XVA Art Hotel (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) - Boutique Hotel Reviews

Address: Al Fahidi Quarter, formerly Bastakiya | P.O. Box 37304, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Region: United Arab Emirates > Emirate of Dubai > Dubai

Amenities:

Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant

Hotel Style:

Ranked #73 of 452 hotels in Dubai

Price Range: £

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: A stylish and peaceful boutique hotel, XVA is set within the heart of Al Fahidi quarter, formerly known as Bastakiya, the oldest region of Dubai. Unique for its Persian architectural heritage, its maze-like alleyways and proximity to the Creek, Al Fahidi is viewed today as one of the cultural centrepoints of Dubai. XVA occupies a renovated traditional majilis-style building, boasting original architectural motifs and wind towers and three open courtyards, in which one can relax and soak up the exceptional atmosphere of this heritage space. XVA’s Art Hotel includes nine boutique rooms, designed by well-established designers and artists from the region. These include Zayan Ghandour, Numa, Nada Debs & Karim Rashid (Gaia&Gino).The Art Hotel is a member of Chic Retreats. Featured in Condé Nast Traveller 2006 as the number 1 “Not To Miss” spot in Dubai, Wallpaper magazine and the Luxe Guide, XVA has also been awarded Time Out Dubai’s Highly recommended Café Award in 2006, 2008 and again in 2010. ... more less

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coffeycat

london

Reviewer

4 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“A gem in the heart of old Dubai”

Reviewed 12 May 2013

From the moment you leave the bustling streets of old Dubai and enter into the courtyard of this beautiful little hotel you are in an oasis of calm. There's birdsong, a warm welcome, tasteful understated Arabic decor and the best fresh mint lemonade you will ever taste. The hotel is built along the lines of traditional Arabic houses, with a... More

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Roger T

Bowral, Australia

Contributor

17 reviews

9 helpful votes

“Flashpacking”

Reviewed 6 May 2013

WARNING - If what you want from Dubai is 5 star hotels and mall 'experiences' then read no further ! I was introduced to the term 'flashpacking' when I stayed at Muntri Mews in Penang (a hotel which has many parallels to XVA) - it describes someone who many years ago travelled on the cheap with a backpack but who... More

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Dear Roger T., It is great to hear from one of our guests through this medium. We are happy that our offering meets your expectations and in the time of grieve, we facilitated you with some sort of sanctuary. Dubai has all that glitz and luxury. Dubai also has a "down to earth" accommodation like ours. You might not have... More

John E

New York City, New York

1 review

“Another Side of Dubai”

Reviewed 4 May 2013

The XVA Hotel is a very relaxing and tranquil spot and I always try to stay for at least night when passing through Dubai. The service is excellent and the rooms are very comfortable. The food in the cafe is very tasty. It is a good base for exploring the souk and walking along the Creek.

Dear John E., We appreciated very much your time and effort to write this review, especially from a frequent guest like yourself. Recently we have just hired an excellent cook, Kumar. He is from Sri Lanka and has worked in several good restaurants and cafes. With him onboard, we will try to create new exciting vegetarian menus with middle eastern... More

TCDHK

Hong Kong, China

12 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

4 helpful votes

“no sleep...”

Reviewed 3 May 2013

The is a great Hotel in the Bastakiya area and you are staying in an Oasis in the city, which is really nice. Note that all the doors are low - like in the old Lisbon houses - so watch out not to bump your head. I would give this Hotel four stars but they arranged for us to park... More

Dear TCDHK, Regards from Dubai! We are grateful that you liked our hotel and mentioned it as an oasis in the bustling city of Dubai. I am so sorry to hear that we disturbed your good night sleep. Due to the sharing of parking space with other tenants in the Bastakiya complex, the parking attendant must rearrange the cars in... More

Babydoc4242

Brookeville, Maryland

“Old Dubai”

Reviewed 23 April 2013

Great, great hotel. Very cozy,intimate, clean and charming. It is the epitome of Old Dubai in an old dwelling very typical of the traditional architecture. If you aren't in to the glitz/glamour of downtown Dubai, or if you would like to retreat away at the end of your sightseeing day, this is a perfect retreat. Very clean, great breakfasts, warm... More

Dear Babydoc4242, You are officially a fan of our hotel. Your enthusiasm is much appreciated. Some visitors put their feet in two different world; a few nights in Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa tower and a few nights in our hotel. They love their experience which represent Dubai today. When you stay again with us, I would love to share... More

DamonL635

Sydney, Australia

4 hotel reviews

5 helpful votes

“A little hidden Arabian gem”

Reviewed 20 April 2013

I loved staying at XVA Art Hotel, it is set amongst the alleys within the Bastakia Quarter which has loads of character (it can be a bit difficult to find) The rooms have nice decor as well as character, and they open out onto a great courtyard. Really quiet too and great to be able to walk out of the... More

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Hallo DamonL635, It was a pleasure to have you as our guest and thank you for this personal review. In some publications, our hotel is considered as Dubai's best kept secret. The charm includes in finding the hotel itself. We made it easier by sending a direction map to the hotel from anywhere in UAE prior to the arrival date.... More

Lutetia75004

Top Contributor

58 reviews

12 hotel reviews

Reviews in 15 cities

33 helpful votes

“AUTHENTIC ARABIAN HOSPITALITY - THE REAL DUBAI!”

Reviewed 17 April 2013

XVA is a very special, stylish place in Dubai's historic Bastakiya district. XVA is housed in a superb former historic home that has been converted into an utterly charming guest house, together with a trend-setting gallery that is at the heart if Dubai's thriving art scene. I spent 4 days in the elegant deluxe room, at a fraction of the... More

Greetings from XVA Art Hotel, Dubai! Good morning Lutetia75004, It is a privilege for us to receive a review from you. Your writing style resembles an experienced travel writer. The highlight to us is Authentic Arabian Hospitality, we strive to preserve this and show it to the visitors that our city has a soul and history too. Should you ever... More

Aicha_53

Zurich, Switzerland

1 helpful vote

“what to say? the XVA a place with spirit and soul”

was a big pleasure, happiness and a privilege staying at the XVA, unfortunately staid there for only one night and wished I could stay for more, moved to the ARMANI Hotel at Burj Khalifa what was a real disappointment. XVA is a place to not miss in dubai for people who love life with spirit soul and aroma. the service... More

Warm Regards from XVA Art Hotel! Dear Aicha_53, Dubai is the perfect place in the world to do hotels hoping. All kind of hotels, designs, locations, endless choices and experience. I am so glad that our hotel made it to your list. We offer our guests a "back to the past" experience with a modern and contemporary art twist. With... More

Maxim777

Helsinki, Finland

Reviewed 15 April 2013

Awesome hotel. First we stayed in a newly build modern hotel in Marina district of Dubai but we also wanted something more authentic, cultural, cosy and romantic. XVA is all that! Located in the old part of town. This is the place where Dubai takes its routes from. You can learn a lot of history and culture from the nearby... More

Hello Maxim777, "The feeling of true hospitality" is one of the highest compliments that a guest ever wrote to us. Thank you from XVA team. You both truly had a perfect mix of vacation in Dubai. The über trendy beach resort style hotel in the marina district and unique heritage style boutique hotel nearby the creek. Now you can say... More

Zhufan

Beijing

Senior Reviewer

9 reviews

3 helpful votes

“A piece of mind”

Reviewed 4 April 2013

I stayed here for one night with my boyfriend and i have to say we made a right choice coming here. Dubai is full of sad 4/5 stars Hotels that can be anywhere in the world. This small boutique Hotel run by friendly staff is something particular that gives you a hint of what Dubai can really offer in terms... More

Dear Zhufan, We are delighted to be "the right choice" of accommodation for your one night visit to Dubai. The places of interest that the area offers are by far surpassed many location in Dubai. Thanks to the old majlis style building, we can offer a unique atmosphere to our guests. Although our rooms are not spacious, we offer the... More

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