Ghaya Grand Hotel Review: What To REALLY Expect If You Stay

Pros

Contemporary property near Dubai Sports City and Jumeirah Golf Estate
Free shuttle service to area malls and the marina
Modern rooms have minibars, flat-screen TVs, and desks
Apartments have full kitchens, washer/dryers, living spaces, and dining tables
Well-sized outdoor pool with sunbeds and adjacent kiddy pool
Full-service spa with massage rooms, sauna, and steam room
Gym with ample cardio and weight-training equipment
All-day buffet restaurant, lobby lounge, and eatery with seafood nights
Poolside bar (no alcohol) and outdoor terrace for hookah
Business center and nine meeting rooms
Free parking and Wi-Fi

Cons

Far from main tourist sights
No alcohol served on-site

Bottom Line

The upscale Ghaya Grand Hotel is a contemporary apartment-style property located next to Dubai Sports City, a 22-minute drive from Downtown. The hotel occupies two towers, which are separated by a swimming pool with adjacent kiddy pool. The 765 rooms here are spacious, and all have minibars, flat-screen TVs, and free toiletries. Apartments add kitchens, living spaces, and washer/dryers. Additional on-site amenities consist of a full-service spa and well-equipped gym, and dining options such as an all-day buffet restaurant, lobby lounge for fast fare, and a poolside bar. Be aware that like many hotels in Dubai, alcohol is not served here. Free shuttles are provided to some popular tourist spots. This is a good value for travelers needing to be in the area, but those who want to be closer to Palm Jumeirah should consider Fairmont The Palm.

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Hotel & Amenities Photos

Pool

Deluxe Twin

Senator Suite

Deluxe King

Amenities

Studio Apartment

Ambassador Suite

Two Bedroom Apartment

Restaurants and Bars

One Bedroom Apartment

The Hotel

Executive Suite

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Amenities

Fitness Center
Internet
Jacuzzi
Pool
Spa

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What's the Scene Like at Ghaya Grand Hotel?

Large apartment-style hotel set outside the tourist center, especially popular with families.

Like many of the apartment-style hotels in Dubai, this one caters to business travelers and families. However, it has a rather isolated location near Dubai Sports City, so travelers wanting to explore main tourist sights will need to take a taxi or one of the free shuttles provided. Opened in late-2014, Ghaya Grand Hotel is a modern property with a 21-floor mirrored exterior, and lots of shining marble, simple wood furniture, and pops of color inside. All the expected features of an upscale hotel are present here, including multiple dining options, a full-service spa and gym, and an outdoor pool. However, as with many hotels in Dubai, alcohol is not served on-site, though there's an outdoor terrace for hookah. It's also worth noting that the outdoor pool is surrounded by buildings, which limits the amount of sunshine there. Affordable rates and apartments with fully equipped kitchens make this is a good value, despite the out-of-center location.

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Where is the Ghaya Grand Hotel Located?

This hotel is removed from Downtown Dubai and Jumeirah Beach, but next to Dubai Sports City.

Ghaya Grand Hotel is located located within Dubai Production City, next to Dubai Sports City and Jumeirah Golf Estates. There's not a lot here that would attract tourists, aside from the Dubai International Stadium. This is largely a convenient location for business travelers working in the area. However, the hotel does provide free shuttles to popular sights such as mall and the marina area at certain times during the day. Otherwise, taxis are readily available. Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa are a 20- to 25-minute drive away, as is Dubai Mall. Mall of the Emirates is about a 15-minute drive. Palm Jumeirah and Jumeirah Beach are both between 20 and 25 minutes away by car. Dubai International Airport can be reached in 25 minutes.

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What are Rooms Like at the Ghaya Grand Hotel?

Modern rooms have minibars and desks, while apartments come with full kitchens and living spaces.

Two towers make up the Ghaya Grand Hotel: One tower holds rooms and suites, while the other houses the apartment-style units. There are 765 rooms, suites, and apartments, in total, and all are outfitted in contemporary decor with varying color schemes. Expect clean-lined wood furniture, carpeting or beige marble floors topped with rugs, and pops of color in fabrics. Rooms do not have balconies, but they come with big windows.

Rooms have desks, minibars, sitting areas, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Sleek bathrooms have bathtubs and separate shower stalls, plus free toiletries and hairdryers. Apartments, meanwhile, range from Studios to Two-Bedroom Apartments, and these have fully equipped kitchens, washer/dryers, living spaces, and dining tables. They also have separate bathtubs and showers.

Club Rooms gain access to an Executive Lounge offering free breakfast, snacks, and beverages.

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What Other Features are Available at the Ghaya Grand Hotel?

Ample features include a well-sized outdoor pool, buffet and a la carte restaurants, hookah bar, serene spa, and a gym.

The Ghaya Grand Hotel has features catering to both business and leisure travelers. Firstly, there's a well-sized outdoor pool with a separate kiddy pool. It has a decent number of umbrellas and an adjacent pool bar (no alcohol), but the surrounding buildings block the sun for most of the day. The pool bar serves non-alcoholic beverages, sandwiches, and salads.

Other dining options include the all-day Red Diamond restaurant, which serves international buffets with live cooking stations. Fusion restaurant is a mix of various cuisines, offering themed seafood nights, sushi, and Indian fare. Al Mawal is the name of the terrace lounge, which offers grilled eats, live sports, and hookah. The 24-hour Lobby Lounge serves coffee, sandwiches and pizza, and freshly baked sweets.

The full-service spa is a serene spot for services like massages and facials, plus if offers a sauna, steam room, and hot tub. The 24-hour gym provides a good number of cardio and strength-training equipment.

A business center and nine meeting rooms are on-site, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.

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