Grand Central Hotel in Dubai's heart offers luxury with marina access, an outdoor pool, city views from the rooftop terrace, and spa treatments like manicures, facials, and body scrubs. Enjoy free WiFi and helpful multilingual staff throughout your stay.
Deira, a neighborhood in Dubai, is home to Grand Central Hotel. City Centre Deira and BurJuman Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and Wild Wadi Water Park. Dubai Garden Glow and Museum of the Future are also worth visiting. Visit our Dubai travel guide
Al Rigga Road, Deira, Dubai, 185722
What's nearby
Deira Clocktower
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Al Ghurair Centre
12 min walk - 1.1 km
City Centre Deira
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Hamarain Centre
7 min walk - 0.7 km
Fish Roundabout
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Al Rigga Station
11 min walk
Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB)
11 min drive
Restaurants
Al Safadi
3 min walk
Tim Hortons
3 min walk
كباب إربيل العراقي
5 min walk
Dencio's
6 min walk
Bait al Mandi
5 min walk
About this property
Grand Central Hotel
Upscale hotel near Dubai Creek
Near City Centre Deira, Grand Central Hotel provides a marina, a nightclub, and a poolside bar. Indulge in a body scrub, a massage, and a body wrap at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a free grocery shopping service and a rooftop terrace.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Express check-in, multilingual staff, and free newspapers
An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All 163 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Self parking on site (AED 30 per day)
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AED 35 for adults and AED 25 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Full-service spa
Gym
Nightclub
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Steam room
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Free grocery shopping service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
24-hour business center
Computer station
Meeting room
Outdoors
Marina
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace
Full-service spa
4 treatment rooms
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
1 building
8 floors
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 150 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: AED 15.00 per accommodation, per night
A tourism fee is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The fee is AED 15.00 for the first bedroom per night, and increases by AED 15.00 per night for each additional bedroom.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AED 35 for adults and AED 25 for children
Airport shuttle fee: AED 100 per vehicle (one way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: AED 50 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
Self parking fee: AED 30.00 per day
Rollaway bed fee: AED 150 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Grand Central Dubai
Grand Central Hotel Dubai
Grand Central Hotel Hotel
Grand Central Hotel Dubai
Grand Central Hotel Hotel Dubai
Frequently asked questions
Does Grand Central Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Grand Central Hotel?
As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Central Hotel on 14 March 2026 start from AED 141, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Grand Central Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for AED 30.00 per day.
What time is check-in at Grand Central Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Grand Central Hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Grand Central Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of AED 100 per vehicle applies.
Where is Grand Central Hotel located?
Located in Deira, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Al Ghurair Centre and City Centre Deira. Gold Souk is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away. Al Rigga Station is 11 minutes by foot and Salah Al Din Station is 15 minutes.
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Reviews
Grand Central Hotel Reviews
6.8
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7.0
Cleanliness
7.0
Location
6.6
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 95 reviews
10 - Excellent
24
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 95 reviews
8 - Good
20
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 95 reviews
6 - Okay
27
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 95 reviews
4 - Poor
15
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 95 reviews
2 - Terrible
9
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Irene
23 February 2025
Liked: Staff & service
5 mins walk to al Rigga station. A lots of restaurants near by. The Filipina front desk is very accommodating and kind. The ceiling of the room is old specially in the washroom they need replacement. Over all we are safe and get some good sleep. Stayed for 2 nights.
Great location in Al Rigga area of Deira, Friendly and helpful staff. However the hotel rooms are dated and need refurbishment. Water pressure is poor and very little, if any hot water at anytime of day/night.
Another down side was we had booked 2 single occupancy rooms (higher rate than 2 people sharing a room) My friend (in one room) had his girlfriend come and stay and was charged an extra 100aed per night ! Even on the final night, which we had paid upto 12 noon and had to leave at 1am for flight, hit charges for lowing her into the room ? The details in the hotel diary are also out of date with pool times and bar opening and name of bars available in the hotel. ** for info** if you have lower floor room you will here music coming from the Metro Manila bar and Cheers bars (this didn’t affect us) You will also be charged a refundable deposit per room on arrival and local tax
Summary: Based on our experience, we unfortunately cannot recommend the Grand Central Hotel. The issues we experienced, from lack of security to exorbitant extra charges, made our stay more problematic than enjoyable. We hope that the hotel takes this feedback into account to improve future guest experiences.
The only bright spot during our stay was the Filipino staff, whose friendliness and service stood in stark contrast to the poor treatment of the rest of the staff. It is our sincere opinion that the hotel's management should re-evaluate its HR strategy to improve the guest experience. "A brilliant aspect of the hotel's operations is the exceptional efforts of the Filipino staff. Their hard work and dedication have been invaluable and have contributed greatly to the success of the business. To further enhance the customer experience and optimize operations, it would be beneficial for hoteliers to consider integrate more employees with similar competencies and work ethic demonstrated by the Filipino staff
Everything it was perfect, just the hotel was a little bit old
Ardit
6/10 Okay
Rami
14 March 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I booked for 5 days, Sounds to loud early in the morning, they provide water and tea just for the first day. I had to pay staff for the rest of my stay.
Good hotel for a short stay for the price. Parking is available but we need to pay AED20 per night. Beware there are no electric sockets inside the room. We need to unplug the lamps and use those sockets for charging our phones or whatever.
Check-in took longer time. Had to wait about 10 - 15 min before the receptionist could attend me.
Salahuddin
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
BIRGITTE
7 January 2025
Liked: Room comfort
I was given a smoker rom even though I booked a non smoker room.
There was a lot of noise / loud Music in the hotel.
The reception wanted 200 dirham in disposit when I checked in, which was very Strange - I never experinced anything like that before.
The staff were very nice. Samuel rhe porter was very detailed in his advise on the available hotel facility . Espee, the restaurant staff was very helpful, nice and very kind. She went out of her way to make our stay pleasant.
The reception staff needs to get more information on transportation around Dubai. We asked about train or bus services to expo dubai, but the only option they could give was by taxi. Whereas the al riga train station provides train service to the expo dubai. The taxi cost us a lot. Also there are free bus shuttles called expo riders from many points.
The management could something about the noise from the disco hall.
Thanks for the early check-in given.
OLA
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
15 March 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Average.
Breakfasts were definitely worth it, but the lobby area etc smelled of cigarettes, and in general the area appeared slightly worn. The pool area upstairs was fairly average.
Shower and room facilities were tidy and mostly clean, however the towels had stains on them from previous users. It was handy to shops and to the bus and train stations.
We liked there Breakfast staffs and food. They were helpful.
The room we stayed, was not a good room. Bathroom mirror was broken at the middle. Whole trip we covered the mirror because in any culture of the world people follows broken mirror brings bad luck. We asked for room change. The front desk staff was not helpful. We were waited long time to switch the room. Finally we gave up and stayed 3 days in same room.
Rathin
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
29 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Worst misguiding hotel with no amenities in Dubai
I stayed for 2 nights with wife and kid because it was shown as family hotel with swimming pool and gym etc but all were in bad condition and gym was hidden bar. Pool was worst.there was no rooftop restaurant. Completely misguided hotel. Not at all good for family. Will never ever stay at this hotel.