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XVA Art Hotel

Al Fahidi Bastakiya, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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XVA Art Hotel

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Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
562 reviews

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XVA Art hotel is situated within the heart of historic Al Bastakiya. It offers elegant rooms featuring art by well-established designers and artists from the region, including Zayan Ghandour and Numa. Free WiFi is available. All rooms at XVA Art are individually decorated. All rooms include air conditioning, a private bathroom, and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms have views of the surrounding wind-towers and minarets. XVA’s store offers local artwork, handicrafts, handmade handbags and jewellery. Guests can enjoy the work of several international artists in XVA’s art gallery. The central courtyard’s award-winning café serves vegetarian gourmet cuisine, made with fresh regional ingredients. The café also offers an array of fresh fruit juices and light refreshments. Dubai International Airport is 20 minutes away by car. It is only a 5-minute walk from the Dubai Museum. The Gold Souk and Abra are 10 minutes' walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Dubai

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sally
    Australia Australia
    “Wonderful attentive staff always friendly. The breakfast was amazing and the room was perfect”
  • Mrn
    Philippines Philippines
    “Good vibes of the place.. finding serenity in the city.. like you are entering into a different place surrounded by busy city street. ☺️”
  • こう
    Japan Japan
    “Cozy and beautiful. The staff are super friendly and helpful.”
  • M
    Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The breakfast is always great:- fruit, crepe, juice and tea. I always love sitting under the tree. Location is good for me as I like the old part of Dubai. It’s lovely. I’ll be glad when all the building work in the area has finished.”
  • Gill
    Qatar Qatar
    “What a lovely place to stay! Beautiful old character building with lots of places to hang out and chill and very close to the souqs and the creek. We would definately stay again next time we’re in Dubai.”
  • Cristiano
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hotel is a breath of fresh air in Dubai. If you don’t want a glitzy modern high rise with an international operator, then definitely go for this place. The location is close to Al Seef and the breakfast, served by friendly staff in the...”
  • Davnrob
    Australia Australia
    “Quirkyness of an old building but upgraded in sensitive way.”
  • Debby
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “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.”
  • Sarah
    United States United States
    “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...”
  • Mervat
    Canada Canada
    “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”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Mona Hauser

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score
Mona Hauser
Since the 2003 inauguration, heritage and history have merged to create a constantly evolving designer haven called the XVA Art Hotel. The inspired owner, Mona Hauser, has create 14 unique and individual guest rooms which showcase architectural and cultural motifs of the region. Within an internationally acclaimed art gallery, the hotel also boasts an award-winning restaurant. The hotel is located in the heart of the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, the oldest community in Dubai. Unique for its Persian architectural heritage, the mystery of its traditional maze-like alleyways and proximity to the Creek, Al Fahidi is viewed as one of the most important heritage sites in Dubai. XVA occupies the former home of the Seddiqi family. The public areas consisting of three courtyards, which are air-conditioned in the summer months, are tree-shaded and tranquil, offering quiet corners for poets, artists and visitors alike. Many of the works on display, including those by resident artist, Halim Al Karim, provide an insight into the art of the Middle East for which XVA Gallery is known. With its three original wind towers, a sumptuous lounge and starry rooftop for the solace-seeking
Mona Hauser is the owner of XVA Art Hotel, Gallery and Cafe. Born in the USA, she has cultivated a lifelong interest in art and design. A graduate of Washington State University with a combined degree in art and chemistry, she worked as a scientific glassblower in Washington for seven years. She lived between New York and Florida from 1986 to 1993 before moving to Dubai and England in 1993 to 2003. Mona opened XVA in 2003 to fill a void in Dubai. She envisioned XVA as a universe that matched her own mindset; a place where people could come and spend the day, even sleep over. Inspired by the tradition of the old salons, she set out to create an art-oriented salon; a forum for artists in Dubai. Since 2003, XVA, continues to raise the profile its artists and the historical Al Fahidi Neighborhood in Dubai through a rich cultural program. XVA organized the first CREEK CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR. Renamed AL BASTAKIYA ART FAIR in 2008 to 2010. BAF became SIKKA Art Fair in 2011. XVA Gallery has participated in numerous International Art Fairs including Art Basel Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi Art.
We are located in the heart of Al Fahidi Neighbourhood and surrounded by museums, creek and art. From XVA you can either walk or cycle to all the tourist places in Bur Dubai, Shindagha and Deira.
Languages spoken: English,Hindi,Filipino

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Middle Eastern • Local • International
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of XVA Art Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view

Outdoors

  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
  • Table tennis

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Pants press
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Yoga classes
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Beauty Services
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Filipino

House rules
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Check-in
From 13:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
AED 275 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
AED 275 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
This property accepts
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A prepayment deposit via bank transfer is required to secure your reservation. The property will contact you after you book to provide any bank transfer instructions.

Please note that guests are required to bring a valid ID along with the passport when checking in.

For express check in, kindly send a scanned copy of your valid passport and also copies of every accompanying guest to the property. For UAE residents, you may provide your Emirates ID card.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

License number: 559344