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About the Hotel

Al Fahidi Neigbhorhood ( Formerly Known As Bastakiya ) Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Art-Focused Accommodations

XVA Art Hotel offers 15 individually designed rooms and suites, each featuring artwork from regional artists. All accommodations include en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, ceiling fans, minibars, safes, robes, and slippers. Some rooms offer inner courtyard views with traditional wind towers that function as natural air-conditioning systems.

Vegetarian Cafe Dining

XVA Café serves freshly-prepared vegetarian and vegan cuisine daily from 7am to 9pm, including main courses with salads, soups, and desserts. The set breakfast features labneh, ful medames, fruit, and flat breads. Room service is available from the café, and guests can enjoy signature mint lemonade in the traditional courtyard setting.

Gallery and Cultural Programming

The hotel features XVA Gallery showcasing contemporary Arab artwork and hosts Art History lectures by Dr. Michaela Watrelot. The property includes three historical wind towers, two courtyards with gnarled old trees decorated with dried roses, and a boutique shop selling handmade homeware, jewelry, and clothing by local artisans.

Al Fahidi Historical Location

Located in Dubai's oldest area, Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, the hotel is surrounded by traditional Persian architecture and maze-like alleyways. Nearby landmarks include Dubai Museum (0.5 km), Museum of Illusions (0.5 km), Meena Bazaar (0.5 km), and Bur Dubai Abra Dock (2 km). The area features numerous authentic ethnic eateries.

Event Services and Accessibility

XVA provides event planning services for private parties, wedding receptions, and corporate events in its historical courtyards. The Agal Room and adjacent courtyard offer wheelchair access and assistance for hearing and visually impaired guests. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and the hotel has hosted events for Hermes, Chanel, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Superior Double Room Non-Smoking
2 persons
15 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Single Room
2 persons
14 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Standard Double Room Non-Smoking
2 persons
11 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Air conditioning

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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
Dubai 1.2 km
Airports
Dubai Creek SPB (DCG) 6.4 km
Dubai (DXB) 19.7 km
Train
Al Fahidi Station800 m
Al Ras Station900 m
Underground
Al Fahidi700 m
Al Ras900 m

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling
  • Table tennis
  • Yoga class

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Spa lounge
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Beauty treatment
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Al Fahidi Neigbhorhood ( Formerly Known As Bastakiya ) Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Al Fahidi Neigbhorhood ( Formerly Known As Bastakiya ) Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Nearby
Museum
Coffee Museum
60 m
Gallery
Majlis Gallery
80 m
Gallery
Al-Serkal Cultural Foundation
120 m
Museum
Coin Museum
100 m
along Baniyas Rd
Dhow Wharfage
430 m
Public Building
Dubai Municipality Museum
520 m
btwn Bur Dubai waterfront & Ali Bin Abi Talib St
Bur Dubai Souq
550 m
Restaurants
Arabian Tea House Restaurant and Cafe
70 m
Al Fahidi Street Bur Dubai
Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant & Cafe
90 m
Al Fahidi Historical District Building 54 & 55
XVA Cafe
80 m
Al Fahidi Historic District
Local House Restaurant
70 m
House No 65
Bastakiah Nights
160 m
Al Souq Al Kabeer
MAKE Art Cafe
120 m
Alserkal Cultural Foundation Building,Al Fahidi Street,Bur Dubai
Best Worscht in Town
340 m
Al Seef Near DMCC Metro Station
Mumtaz Mahal Indian Speciality Restaurant
310 m
Al Fahidi Street Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa; opp Dubai Museum
Sherlock Holmes English Pub
380 m
Arabian Courtyard Hotel and Spa Opposite Dubai Museum
Pharaoh Cafe & Restaurant
440 m
Al Fahidi Street Arabian Courtyard Hotel and Spa.
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