XVA Art Hotel
Overview
Stay inside old Dubai. XVA Art Hotel occupies a traditional courtyard house, the former home of the Seddiqi family, in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, the oldest community in the city. Step outside and you're in a maze of sand-coloured lanes and wind towers, a few minutes' walk from the Creek, the abras and the souks.
The hotel has 15 individually designed rooms set around three shaded courtyards, where you'll hear birdsong instead of traffic. Each room is themed around the colours and history of the area and hung with work by XVA artists. All have an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, a ceiling fan, a minibar, a safe, a robe and slippers, and free Wi-Fi.
Climb to the roof terrace for views across the wind towers, browse the XVA Gallery and the boutique of handmade pieces by local artisans, or linger over a drink in the café.
It has been running since 2003. There's no pool, so pair it with a few beach nights for the best of both.
Highlights
- Traditional courtyard house in Al Fahidi
- Just 15 individually designed rooms
- Roof terrace over the wind towers
- Art gallery, café and artisan boutique
- Walk to the Creek, abras and souks
Facilities
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
More amenities
- Three courtyards
- Roof terrace
- Café
- Art gallery
- Boutique shop
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- In-room safe
Location
Some helpful facts
The property
- Type: Boutique hotel
- Style: Boutique, Romantic, Budget
FAQs about XVA Art Hotel
No. It's a small heritage hotel with courtyards and a roof terrace. Many guests combine a few nights here with a beach hotel.
The hotel is in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, a few minutes' walk from the Creek, where abras cross to the Spice and Gold Souks in Deira.
It's best for couples and adults who enjoy art and heritage. Families with young children usually prefer a hotel with a pool.
