XVA Hotel

Top choice in Bur Dubai


This riad-style boutique hotel occupies a century-old wind-tower house smack dab in the Al Fahidi Historic District, off Al Fahidi St. Its 15 compact rooms sport whitewashed walls decorated with art that picks up on local themes like the Henna Room or the Dishdash Room. Most open onto a courtyard (making them rather dark) with a cafe where breakfast is served.

The Windtower deluxe room is a gem, housed in the original tower with sky views (through the glass!).


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1. XVA Gallery

Tucked into the Al Fahidi Historic District since 2003, XVA has a knack for ferreting out top-notch up-and-comers from around the Middle East and India…

2. Al Fahidi Historic District

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Traffic fades to a quiet hum in the labyrinthine lanes of this nicely restored heritage area formerly known as the Bastakiya Quarter. Its narrow walking…

3. Alserkal Cultural Foundation

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This nonprofit foundation runs the most dynamic cultural space in the Al Fahidi Historic District. Galleries showcasing traditional and cutting-edge works…

4. Coin Museum

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This is a highly specialised museum which will appeal to anyone with an interest in rare and historic coins. Located near the Diwan Mosque in the Al…

5. Coffee Museum

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This cute private museum in a historic Emirati home offers an aromatic bean-based journey around the world and back in time. Learn about the importance of…

6. Diwan Mosque

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The distinctive ornate flat dome and slender minaret of this snowy white mosque watch over the Al Fahidi Historic District. Non-Muslims may only visit the…

7. Majlis Gallery

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Dubai's oldest fine-art gallery was founded in 1989 by British expat Alison Collins and presents mainly paintings and sculpture by international artists…