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Al Seef Heritage Hotel Dubai

Last updated: 30 December, 2023

Located in the faux-old part of Dubai alongside the Creek, this wonderfully atmospheric hotel manages to feel authentically vintage in spite of only having opened four years ago.

The comfy rooms are split into different bait, or individual ‘houses’, spread along the Al Seef waterfront area, and are filled with retro design details like old photos, oil lamps and clunky light switches.

Onsite restaurant Saba’a Café’s breakfast is worth getting out of bed for – Emirati-inspired items include cardamom waffles and saffron French toast. They’ll also drive you by buggy to sister hotel Canopy by Hilton, so you can use the rooftop pool with its fabulous views of the whole area.

Just a few minutes’ walk away is Al Fahidi, the ‘real’ old Dubai with some houses dating back 100 years, topped by traditional wind towers. If you want less of the city’s skyscraper futurism and more of a cultural stay, this hotel is a good choice.

Surrounding area

Perhaps the best location to experience all that Dubai Creek has to offer, the hotel sits squarely in Al Seef, a friendly area giving a modern take on old Dubai filled with restaurants, cafés and souvenir shops selling carpets, lanterns and Arabian artefacts.

Here you’ll find art galleries, courtyard cafés and a number of quirky small museums. Stretch your legs a little further along the Creek and you’ll reach the textile souk; head into the bustling back streets and you’ll find some of the city’s best – and cheapest – Indian and Pakistani food.

Traditional abra water taxis ply the waters of the Creek. Hop aboard and you’ll reach the gold and spice souks in just a few minutes.

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General amenities

Key facilities

Airport transfers*
Beach: None
Fitness centre
Fitness classes
Golf course
Hot tub
Kids club
Parking: On-site (free)
Pool (adults only)
Pool (indoor)
Pool (outdoor)
Pool (kids)
Spa
Tennis courts
WiFi: Free
Yoga

Food & drink

All inclusive
Kids menu
Restaurant on-site
Self catering
*
Additional charge

Room amenities

Room types

Apartments
Bedrooms
Cabins
Suites
Tents
Villas
Yurts

Room facilities

Air conditioning
Flat screen TV
Hot tub (private)
Pool (private)
Tea & coffee making facilities
WiFi

Bedding options

2+ bedrooms
3+ beds
Connecting rooms
Rollaway/sofa bed