Al Rigga Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | (618) 248-8274
Located within a five-minute walk of Al
Rigga metro station, in the lively Deira district
Stylish, contemporary
design a step up from many Hyatt properties
Sofa beds and 42-inch flat-screen TVs in every room
Outdoor pool with swim-up
soft drink bar and kids' area
On-site restaurant with international fare and room service
Free breakfast buffet included in room rate
24-hour StayFit Gym with cardio equipment
24-hour Gallery Market convenience
store off lobby
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Wi-Fi can be spotty, depending on room location
Alcohol isn't available
in any public areas of the hotel (a pro for some)
A striking and modern property, the upscale Hyatt
Place Al Rigga is located in the bustling Deira neighborhood of Dubai, a five-minute walk to the Al Rigga metro station. The 210 guest rooms are spacious and inviting,
with comfortable beds and pull-out couches, and the hotel has an outdoor pool and whirlpool, a fitness center, and a free
breakfast buffet that's included in the room rate. Note that alcohol isn't available in any public areas of the hotel; it's only available through room service. Guests looking for a hotel with Persian Gulf views may want to try the Hilton Dubai
The Walk on the vibrant Dubai Marina promenade, although rates might be higher.
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Scene
Typical Hyatt Place comforts with exceptional, contemporary design
With its warm yet
minimalist aesthetic, the Hyatt Place Dubai is a step up from the typical chain brand. Everything is new, inside and out, and the gleaming lobby
has polished travertine floors and white walls and decorative white-on-white
starburst panels behind the front desks, all of which are set off by black
accents and large Jackson Pollock-inspired art. The starburst motif and the Abstract
Expressionist art repeats throughout the hotel’s common spaces, and while the
lobby is lined with contemporary chairs and loveseats, the space is a bit too
sparse to be inviting. The chic, sparkling Coffee to Cocktails offers a better place to relax
with a drink in cordovan leather chairs or white leather sofas, while the
Gallery Kitchen is a sleekly stylish restaurant that serves meals throughout the
day, though both cater primarily to hotel guests, who include business
travelers, couples, and families.
Location
Lively Deira location a five-minute walk from Al Rigga Metro station
Dubai’s Deira area is one
of the city’s commercial hubs, which includes several historic sights, such as the souks and iconic water taxis that ply the Dubai Creek. While the city is
built for cars, it also has an expanding metro system that makes seeing many
major landmarks simple (and cheap). The Al Rigga metro station is a
five-minute walk from the hotel, and trips to Al Ras’ frenetic and picturesque
souks take about 25 minutes. The enormous Mall of the Emirates, with its indoor
ski slope, is about 40 minutes away by metro, while the Burj Khalifa, the
world’s tallest building, can be reached in about 35 minutes by metro (or 20 minutes by
car). Dubai’s most popular beach, Jumeirah Open Beach, is about 20 minutes away
by car. Dubai International Airport is extremely close and takes 15 minutes to
reach by metro or taxi.
Rooms
Modern, spacious rooms with sofa beds and attractive bathrooms
Guest rooms are
attractive and spacious, with Standard Rooms starting at 376 square feet. The starburst pattern in the common areas is subtly repeated
in warm off-white wallpaper and bedside lamps, complementing the geometric
pattern in the gray-and-black carpeting. Hyatt’s own Hyatt Grand Beds are
comfortable, with white duvets, and rooms also have large, L-shaped sofa beds
in neutral tones with red throw pillows (though the sofa bed’s mattress isn’t
the best). Rooms are outfitted with contemporary chestnut-veneer furniture, and
include desks with red ergonomic office chairs. All rooms have large 42-inch
flat-screen TVs, safes, mini-fridges with bottled water, coffee and tea
machines, individually controlled air-conditioning, and alarm clocks with MP3
docks. Bathrooms are sleek and attractive, with frosted sliding-glass doors,
contemporary sinks and fixtures, large vanities, Hyatt’s brand of toiletries,
and large mosaic-tiled walk-in showers. Studio and multi-bedroom apartments are
also available for families and long-term guests, while some rooms have pool
views. Guests should keep in mind that the mosque across the street issues
calls to prayer early in the morning, which might wake light sleepers.
Features
Outdoor pool with kids' area and 24-hour fitness center
The hotel has an outdoor
pool with a kids' area and a swim-up bar serving soft drinks surrounded by a stylish terrace and
plenty of lounge chairs, while the on-site fitness center is open 24 hours a
day. A free breakfast buffet in the Gallery Kitchen has a good selection of hot
and cold choices, and is included in the room rate, though it can get busy, and
there may be a wait at peak times. The Gallery Cafe is open for lunch and
dinner, serving international fare and sandwiches as well as a kids menu, and the Gallery
Market is open 24 hours a day for grab-and-go snacks and soft drinks; 24-hour room service is also available. The hotel has five meeting rooms that
can accommodate groups of varying sizes, and audiovisual and catering services
are available for events. There's free Wi-Fi throughout with remote printing capabilities,
though the Wi-Fi connection can be spotty; computers are available in the
lobby as well. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and a travel desk that can
arrange local excursions. Though the hotel’s website suggests that
cocktails are available at its bars, alcohol is only available through room
service and not in the hotel’s public areas.
