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Hotel overview and key features

Khalid Bin Waleed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 121678

Dolphin Hotel Apartments, a 3-star hotel near Dubai International Airport, is located 4 miles from the property with transfers available on request. Situated on Khalid Bin Walid Street near Meena Bazar, the aparthotel is a 10-minute drive from Dubai's World Trade Centre and Dubai's Exhibition Halls. The historic Bur Dubai district surrounds the property, featuring traditional souks and authentic street food cafes.

Spacious Self-Catering Apartments

The air-conditioned apartments at Dolphin Hotel Apartments include a kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and tea/coffee maker, along with a private bathroom and flat-screen TV. Each unit features modern furniture in neutral tones and a balcony with city views. The 7.0/10-rated property offers spacious rooms with a private entrance and wheelchair accessibility.

Flexible Dining Choices

Buffet, à la carte, and set menu options are available for lunch and dinner at Dolphin Hotel Apartments. Guests can prepare meals in their own kitchen or explore nearby low-frills cafes serving authentic street food. The aparthotel does not have an on-site restaurant but provides easy access to diverse dining options.

Rooftop Pool & Wellness

The rooftop saltwater heated swimming pool offers views of Bur Dubai, complemented by a children's paddling pool. A modern fitness center with gym, hot tub, and steam cabin provides additional leisure options. Guests can also relax in the TV lounge or utilize the hairdressing salon.

Business & Convenience Services

Dolphin Hotel Apartments features a business center with WLAN Internet access and conference facilities for corporate guests. The 24-hour reception offers currency exchange, room service, and laundry services. Parking and wireless Internet access are available throughout the property.

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205 sq. feet 
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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre
Dubai 1.1 mi
Airports
Dubai Creek SPB (DCG) 3.9 mi
Dubai (DXB) 5.7 mi
Train
Al Fahidi Station1400 ft
Al Ghubaiba Station3000 ft
Underground
Al Fahidi1400 ft
Al Ghubaiba3000 ft
Bus
Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

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General

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wheelchair access
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness studio

Guest Parking

  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Doctor on call
  • Bell staff/Porter

Dining

  • Restaurant

Spa & Leisure

  • Swimming pool
  • Sauna

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe
  • Sitting area
  • Balcony
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable/ Satellite television
  • Telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location info

Khalid Bin Waleed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 121678
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Khalid Bin Waleed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 121678
Nearby
Market
Meena Bazaar
2000 ft
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Rd
BurJuman
1100 ft
Night club
Spree The Club
1100 ft
Restaurants
Bombay Se Fast Food
1100 ft
Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd Shop 11
Shehar E Karachi Restaurant
1700 ft
Al Souq Al Kabeer Sikka 32
Special Ostadi
2900 ft
Bur Dubai
Vaibhav Restaurant
1900 ft
Al Souq Al Kabeer
Sreeraj Lassi Cafeteria
1500 ft
5 Al Esbij St
Pak Liyari
2300 ft
Street 21A Opposite Astoria Hotel
Bombay Times Restaurant
2500 ft
Al Fahidi Street Behind Emirates NBD Bank
Tgi Thursday
2500 ft
Al Souq al Kabeer Astoria Hotel Al Fahidi St
Tasty Bite
2400 ft
Al Fahidi St Bur Dubai

Guest scores and detailed hotel feedback

Past guest experiences and opinions
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 14 reviews
7.0
7.0/10 based on 17 reviews
Fred
United Kingdom, June  2024
6.4/10

The hotel is situated in a bustling area of Bur Dubai, making it convenient for exploring Dubai, with the Khalid Bin Al Waleed metro station just a short walk away. The rooms offer reasonable comfort and amenities, but the early morning noise can be a disturbance. The hotel's service can be a mixed experience, with some staff being accommodating for booking day trips while others display negative attitudes. The dining options are limited mostly to South Indian cuisine. Overall, the hotel provides a decent stay with room for improvement in various aspects.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are reasonable in size and equipped with essential amenities like a fridge, small kitchenette, locker, TV, and air conditioner. However, the noise from outside can disrupt sleep early in the morning.
Service
6.0
The staff offered booking assistance for day trips like the Dubai city tour and desert safari, with friendly drivers, but some employees appeared busy and exhibited negative attitudes.
Location
8.0
The hotel is centrally located in Bur Dubai, a short walk from Al-Fahidi metro station and close to the vibrant Meena Bazar, making it a convenient spot for tourists.
Dining
5.0
The dining choices are limited, mostly offering South Indian dishes with no non-vegetarian options, providing decent taste but lacking variety.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel facilities offer essential services like room service, dry cleaning, and laundry, but notable improvements are needed for a more pleasant stay experience.
Horace
United Kingdom, May  2024
7.4/10

The hotel is nicely located near Meena Bazar, making it very convenient for exploring the area. The rooms were comfortable, but there was an initial mix-up that was resolved with some persistence. The dining options were limited, with mostly South Indian dishes available. On the positive side, the breakfast provided was tasty and filling, resembling home-cooked meals.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were comfortable once the initial confusion was dealt with.
Service
7.0
The service was generally good and helpful, despite occasional negative attitudes.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location near Meena Bazar is perfect for exploring local attractions and dining spots.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were limited to mostly South Indian food with no non-veg items, but the complimentary breakfast was enjoyable.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities offered were satisfactory and met basic needs.
convenient location
limited dining choices
George
United Kingdom, April  2024
6.6/10

My stay at DOLPHIN was a mix of positives and negatives. The spacious and well-furnished rooms were neat and clean, but unfortunately, we encountered bedbugs, water on the bathroom floor, and faulty lights. Despite the initial dismissal by the Operations Manager, the overall experience at DOLPHIN made it still worth a visit.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were really big, spacious, neat and clean, with great amenities like a hot plate, fridge, and iron box. However, we faced issues with bedbugs, water on the bathroom floor, and poor lighting.
Service
7.0
The in-house services were supportive and humble, especially for booking day trips like desert safaris. However, the staff could be more friendly and smiley. Wi-Fi is available but at an extra charge.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location in Bur Dubai is convenient, close to Al-Fahidi metro station and the vibrant area of Meena Bazaar.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience at the Indian Restaurant-Kamat's was average, lacking variety for international guests. Service was below expectation.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities at DOLPHIN were decent, offering essential services but could improve in some areas.
Arthur
United Kingdom, February  2024
7.0/10

The hotel is located in a vicinity where several Indian families reside, close to Meena Bazaar. The rooms are very beautiful but could have been cleaned better. The service is not good, with staff showing disinterest. However, the location is very good, at the center of Bur Dubai, convenient for shopping and dining. The dining experience is good for strict vegetarian Indian food. Facilities are satisfactory but could be improved.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are very beautiful.
Service
5.0
The service is lacking, with staff showing disinterest.
Location
8.0
The location is very good, at the center of Bur Dubai, convenient for shopping and dining.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience is good for strict vegetarian Indian food.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities are satisfactory.
Billy
United Kingdom, February  2024
7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were perfectly clean and convenient with a useful kitchen facility, but some areas were less appealing like the smoking smell and basic bathroom amenities. The service was efficient and helpful, although the reception could be slow to respond at times. The prime location was ideal for quick access to various parts of UAE, but the dining options were limited. Despite some drawbacks, the overall value for money was decent.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were perfectly clean with a handy kitchen facility.
Service
8.0
The service was helpful and efficient.
Location
9.0
The hotel's prime location provided easy access to key areas of UAE.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were limited, but the complimentary breakfast was a nice touch.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were clean and spacious.
George
United Kingdom, February  2024
6.8/10

The hotel offers big and spacious rooms equipped with a fridge, small kitchenette, and locker. Although the rooms seemed aged and tired with some cleanliness issues in the bathroom, they provide decent amenities. The location is convenient for traveling across Dubai, especially if you prefer staying in Bur Dubai, with easy access to public transportation. The dining options, while limited, include a good selection for strict vegetarian Indian food. The service, while the staff seemed busy at times, was satisfactory with everyday maintenance services available. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms, though showing signs of age and wear, are spacious and equipped with necessary amenities.
Service
7.0
The service was satisfactory, with everyday maintenance and cleaning services available.
Location
8.0
The location is convenient for traveling across Dubai, especially for those who prefer staying in Bur Dubai.
Dining
6.0
The dining options, though limited, include a good selection of strict vegetarian Indian food.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities meet basic needs, but there is room for improvement in terms of modernization and upgrades.
Roger
United States, January  2024
7.4/10

The hotel is located in a very convenient area near shopping, Indian restaurants, a metro station, and a famous market. The rooms are spacious, clean, and well-maintained, although some may find them a bit outdated. The hotel offers vegetarian buffet-style dining, which is excellent for those who enjoy strict vegetarian Indian food, although the service can be lacking.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms, while spacious and clean, have a slightly outdated feel to them.
Service
7.0
The service is satisfactory, with friendly staff, although room for improvement is noted.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is exceptionally convenient for shopping, dining, and sightseeing, perfect for those exploring the area on foot.
Dining
8.0
The vegetarian buffet is a great option for strict vegetarians, but the service may lack efficiency.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel offers basic facilities for a comfortable stay, although there is room for enhancement.
Albert
United States, January  2024
8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The rooms, although a bit shabby, were clean and comfortable. The location, near Meena Bazaar and surrounded by Indian families, was convenient for exploring the area. The service was supportive and the staff very kind and hospitable, making my experience enjoyable. However, the dining options were limited to Indian food only.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms, though getting close to shabby, were clean and comfortable.
Service
9.0
The service was very supportive, and the staff were kind and most hospitable.
Location
9.0
The location was very good, especially if you're looking for easy access to important parts of UAE. It was perfect being near good Indian restaurants and the textiles market.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was nice and suitable for Indians, with decent homemade food but limited in variety.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities offered were decent and met my needs during the stay.
Sue
United Kingdom, November  2023
7.6/10

The hotel offers spacious rooms equipped with essential amenities like a fridge, small kitchenette, locker, TV, and air conditioner. Despite initial issues with cleanliness and faulty lights, the room was eventually sorted out after some persistence. The Operations Manager's response was dismissive, requiring a bit of assertiveness to resolve matters. The location is convenient for exploring Dubai, situated in Bur Dubai close to various attractions and transportation options.

Rooms
7.0
The spacious room came with a few setbacks like bedbugs, water on the bathroom floor, and faulty lights, but these were eventually addressed after a bit of a fuss.
Service
8.0
The service provided was supportive and cooperative, although there were delays due to staff being occupied with paperwork. Booking day trips like the desert safari was enjoyable, but the lack of free Wi-Fi was a downside.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location in Bur Dubai on Khaled Bin Al Waleed Street is excellent, with easy access to the metro station and nearby shops and restaurants.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were limited, especially in the morning, with room for improvement in overall quality.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities provided satisfactory services like room service, dry cleaning, and laundry, contributing to a comfortable stay.
Convenient location
Limited dining options
Travis
United States, October  2023
7.2/10

The hotel offers spacious and clean rooms, accommodating up to 4 persons comfortably. Although basic toiletries were missing at first, the issue was resolved promptly after some follow-up. The location is fantastic, surrounded by Indian restaurants and textile markets, making it convenient for shopping and dining. The dining experience is average with only vegetarian buffet options available. Overall, the hotel provides value for money with some room for improvement in service and dining.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are big, spacious, neat, and clean, with equally clean bathrooms.
Service
7.0
The staff showed kindness and rectified our dissatisfaction promptly.
Location
9.0
The hotel is perfectly situated near Indian restaurants, textile markets, and convenient facilities like the metro station and Jain temple.
Dining
5.0
The dining options are limited to vegetarian buffet style, with room for improvement.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities offer essential services like room service, dry cleaning, and housekeeping, contributing to a comfortable stay.
Todd
United States, September  2023
7.8/10

Staying at this hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms, though spacious and clean, had a stinking smell that was quite off-putting. On the bright side, the location is excellent for exploring the UAE and is near Meena Bazaar, a bustling shopping hub. The service, while mostly helpful, had some lapses with negative attitudes. The dining options were limited to mostly South Indian dishes, with no non-veg items, but the breakfast, being free, felt like homemade food. The facilities at the hotel were adequate, offering room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, grocery shopping service, and more.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms here are really big, spacious, neat, and clean. However, there was a stinking smell that was quite unpleasant.
Service
7.0
The service, while mostly helpful, had some negative attitude displayed at times.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location near Meena Bazaar, a famous shopping center in the Indian community, is a definite plus point for those wanting quick access to various parts of the UAE.
Dining
7.0
Dining mainly offers South Indian food, with limited options and no non-veg items. The complimentary breakfast, although homely, may not suit all tastes.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel amenities such as room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, and grocery shopping service offer convenience during the stay.
David
United Kingdom, July  2023
7.0/10

The hotel is located in a vicinity where several Indian families reside, close to Meena Bazaar under very cautious conditions. It's a very good place for a stay with really big, spacious, neat, and clean rooms, accompanied by an equally clean bath. However, the service levels could be improved as there were continuous interruptions for cleaning purposes.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms are really big, spacious, neat, and clean with an equally clean bath.
Service
5.0
The service is not impressive; there were interruptions for cleaning purposes.
Location
8.0
The location is very good, especially if you prefer to stay in Bur Dubai or close to Meena Bazaar, with access to various Indian veg food options.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience offers limited South Indian food with no non-veg items; it could be more diverse.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities provided are satisfactory but could be improved for better guest experience.
Reginald
United Kingdom, June  2023
6.0/10

The hotel provides spacious rooms with a big kitchen, but unfortunately, some rooms have a persistent smoking smell and basic bathroom amenities. The reception is slow to respond, and the breakfast lacks variety and hygiene standards.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms are equipped with a fridge, small kitchenette, and locker, besides TV and air conditioning. However, some rooms have a stinking smell of smoking and basic bathroom amenities.
Service
5.0
The service was lacking with negative attitudes from staff and slow responses to queries. The enforcement of pool rules was done brusquely, reflecting a threatening tone.
Location
7.0
The location is convenient for shopping, Indian restaurants, and close to the metro station and Jain temple. However, the surroundings can be busy with tourists and shoppers.
Dining
5.0
The dining options are limited to vegetarian Indian and continental buffet, with a lack of non-veg items for variety. The breakfast choices are predominantly South Indian, catering more to specific preferences.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel offers basic facilities with room service, dry cleaning, and laundry, but the overall quality and variety could be improved.
Nicholas
United Kingdom, June  2023
6.6/10

The hotel is conveniently located near shopping centers, restaurants, and a metro station. The rooms lack views and the morning noise can be bothersome, with some issues regarding room allocation. The service quality varies from unhelpful to good, with some staff members displaying negative attitudes. However, the location provides quick access to key areas in the UAE.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms may disappoint those expecting a view and can be noisy in the morning.
Service
5.0
The service quality ranges from unhelpful to good, with some staff members displaying negativity.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location is very convenient, being close to shopping, Indian restaurants, and important sites in the UAE.
Dining
7.0
The dining options are limited, mainly focusing on South Indian vegetarian dishes.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers basic facilities and services.
Convenient location
Limited dining options
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