XVA Art Hotel, Dubai

Quirkyness of an old building but upgraded in sensitive way.

Have to watch your head getting around the property with low head romm at doorways. Rooms are a little small because of extra furnishings placed in the room

The staff was very nice. The location is authentic. The room design was splendid. This was our second time there.

Pillows are a bit hard. We could not order a taxi from the reception. The breakfast was minimal.

The service was outstanding. The place is very well located and I felt very confortable . It’s also an art gallery !! And I loved it

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Calm and peaceful stay in the old part of Dubai. Perfect place to stay in the old town. Very comfortable room, lovely staff and very nice food.

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Very special atmosphere, highly recommend!

Quite small but pleasant rooms

I loved the traditional style of the hotel - quaint with a contemporary touch.

The cafe was closed due to a wedding taking place the next day.

This hotel was absolutely perfect for the entirety of our stay. The people there were very welcoming and made our stay so pleasant. The room was so neat and it was very different from the typical hotel which was exactly what we wanted. The area has easy access for getting around and exploring the historic areas nearby. It’s a very short walk to the creek and getting across the water to the souks as well. Overall, we couldn’t have found a better stay in Dubai.

The history and quiet

The menu was vegetarian

It's a whole experience staying here. The entire place is a piece of art. Clean. Comfortable. Great location. Staff is amazing. Breakfast is good

We had a little issue with our room but it was quickly solved

The only one century old building in Dubai. Restored and updated with great taste and respect for the original. Uniquely beautiful courtyard, comfortable if small rooms. Also the only hotel in a car-free area in town.

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The location. The history.

Room was a little small.

great place and great atmosphere, staff is very friendly, the location is special

TV channels could be improved, maybe better coffee for breakfast

This hotel is incredibly charming. It’s a truly special place in Dubai. I adored the art, the peaceful ambiance, the call to prayer, the balconies, the lovely shop filled with beautiful gifts, local textiles, and books. I even had some pants tailored there. It’s a sweet, sweet place, and I wouldn’t choose to stay anywhere else!!

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It’s atmospheric and arty. It’s a gorgeous and different side of Dubai. Close to souks. Relaxed and so peaceful. Friendly and helpful staff. It’s a bit of magic.

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The arty feel

I just love the quaintness of the place and how you can just sit back and get lost in your thoughts. And still have all the amenities one feels they need. :)

Authentic art hotel with a distinctive traditional Arabian courtyard feel. Quiet, peaceful with rooms centred on a relaxing, cool inner courtyard centred on a big tree. Spotlessly clean and in the heart of the heritage district of Bur Dubai. Nice breakfast too

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The ambience of the courtyard and friendliness of the staff. Excellent breakfast. Room was very well designed. Quiet and peaceful location- a super haven in an otherwise busy area of old town Dubai. Would definitely return and recommend.

There are small gaps in the original wooden door of the room and some of the window shutters so privacy is not always guaranteed! Perhaps a curtain to draw across the entrance to the room from the inside would remedy this.

Loved every aspect of this hidden gem. Located in the old area of Dubai, it keeps the traditional characteristics of arab houses and it is so quirky! Next door to some amazing restaurants as well! Staff was very welcoming :)

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The way the whole place is set up is really charming.

The pickup area for taxi is out of reach of WiFi and can be a source of stress for some.

Breakfast has just a few selection but it was still good.

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The XVA is a very tranquil location away from high rise Dubai. Very peaceful. Good food & friendly helpful staff.

Our room was a bit noisy as it was next to the kitchen and adjacent to the main dining room. Last time we stayed upstairs which we preferred.

Beautiful location and an in-house art gallery was such a bonus. It was so quiet at night I thought no one else was staying there but I was wrong when I saw so many at breakfast. A truly relaxing stay

I wish I could have stayed longer. Initially the cost seemed quite high but i think that was the nature of staying in Dubai

Beautiful place, super friendly staff and great location!

We loved everything about this hotel. We have never stayed at a more amazing, comfortable and welcoming place. The people made it feel like home and we spent a lot of time taking in the ambiance and the delicious food! We had the exquisite moon room and it really spoke to us. The art work and the decor took our breath away. We just couldn’t praise this place enough! Do yourself a favour and make this part of your journey, you won’t regret it!

Breakfast was great! Located in a quiet, beautiful area, close to art galleries and eateries.

XVA is super charming and lovely. Clean and easily accessible.

The faucets were a bit difficult.

Beautiful hotel. Excellent service. Great location. I have enjoyed my stay and would highly recommend it.

Excellent service. Beautiful hotel. Great location. I would highly recommend it.

Very nice old building, full of secret places to relax, staff helpful, good food and fantastic location in the old Dubai.

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We both really liked our stay here! We were doing a day stopover in Dubai and it's the perfect place to stay if anyone is doing anything similar. It's located in the historic part of Dubai, and I loved the architecture and decor – the upstairs roof terraces are real highlights! The breakfast is great too.

It's quite close to the airport so you might be bothered by planes if you're a light sleeper.

The ambience and authenticity of the hotel. The courteous service and excellent food quality are worth noting too.

Leaving!

Coziness of the place

No parking provided for the car

tranquility, quiet excellence of service, location, wonderful building

there’s absolutely nothing to not like

The place is beautiful and retains more traditional architecture and art. Staff was wonderful. Loved the location (short walk with luggage from the main road) within Old Dubai. I much prefer this accommodation to large skyscrapers that could be anywhere in the world. This maintains local character.

WiFi didn’t connect in the room. I used hot spot from my cellular data or worked in the cafe area. Room was bit dark if the windows are closed and at night.

A very charming hotel, in a historical district of Dubai with amazing architecture. Persian merchants definitely had a sense of beauty and comfort.

Love the beauty and creativity of this place. Staff are lovely.

Food nice, but I think it could be better. Veg-fish diet fine, but not exceptional.

This is the most amazing hotel I have found in Dubai. It is more than beautiful, skilfully furnished by the owner and managed in such a friendly, courteous and professional way that it is the most delightful place to stay in the middle of Dubai in the Bur district, the Al Fahidi neighbourhood, close to the ferry, a metro station, taxis and busses. The hotel is exquisite, elegant, unusual with its different rooms, artwork, inner courthouse and terraces. But that is not all, the manager Chandra handles all your questions, his favourite saying is "I will help you", the staff in the kitchen, at the bar, in the shop is polite, forthcoming with ideas, guidance, help. Whatever you want, you will find it or get it from them. Breakfast is excellent, food is available all day until 6pm. The rooms have everything and more than you need: ironing board, hair dryer, robe, extra towels, travellers' plugs, etc. The neighbourhood is to be discovered: historical Dubai, old city. It is very quiet, super well managed, just outstanding! And I forgot the white piano.....you can play it! Thank you Mona Hauser, thank you team, I will come again. Mariana Amar

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A hidden gem in Al Fahidi close to Dubai museum, Souq Al Kabir, Al Seef and the beautiful Creek. It has a lovely cafe in the big patio and an art gallery. The rooms are simple, with the charm of the past. Staff was very nice.

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Dear XVA Team, We had a great experience at your beautiful hotel with the history. The Hotel staff are welcoming, always ready to help. Thanks to General Manager for fast checkin and explaining what to see nearby. Breakfast was fresh and delicious with local touch. Really liked that the team placed welcome amenity - fruits and water with lemon. Every detail in XVA art hotel is the true art. And it was nice to meet with Mrs Mona Hauser. I wish more and more positive reviews from guests.

Breakfast. It will be nice if guests can have two options of coffee (americano or cappuccino/latte). I do not prefer black coffee, and separate milk wasn’t enough.

Amazing boutique hotel in the heart of old town, located on the bank of channel. Friendly and helpful personnel. Beautiful and cosy artisan design of hotel and rooms make you feel like you’re in Arabian fairytale. Perfect place for city getaway.

Love this hotel- fantastic boutique hotel. Beautifully designed, decor great and courtyard restaurant fabulous. Art gallery amazing and so central. Great service and lively room

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Great location, fab style, lovely staff and relaxing - great value!

Relaxing and location, with an art gallery and local Arabic Tea House! Just fab.

It's an interesting hotel, in an older mansion, I believe. The staff were very nice. The district is an older one, but one that has been so completely refurbished that it seems not quite real.

The room was tiny. It's also difficult to get to from a taxi because it's in a pedestrian-only area. However, the hotel sends you instructions. There are a lot of tourists in the neighborhood during the day.

Loved the uniqueness of this hotel. Staff was extremely friendly & very helpful. The room was perfect for our needs. There was also some good local restaurants near the hotel If you did not want to eat in-house.

Location was a bit of an issue as getting a taxi proved to be difficult if you wanted to go to the city of Dubai.

XVA provides a personal and enriching experience, perfect for art lovers, history enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a tranquil city escape. It's where modern luxury meets timeless charm, leaving cherished memories behind.

A bit loosey goosey on times, breakfast opened later than expected, hair dryer didn't work, but staff were all lovely

We loved the architecture, the gorgeous cafe and spaces. The location was fantastic, the hotel was hidden away but then opens right onto a square. The staff were extremely helpful and were able to let us check in early. Communication beforehand was excellent. Breakfast was excellent, we really enjoyed it. We were room 16 and there are no windows due to the layout but that worked well the cool the room and use the air con for sleeping.

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