Hotel
Atlantis The Royal
An ultra-luxury resort on the Palm Jumeirah crescent with sky-high pools, a beachfront, signature restaurants and access to the vast Aquaventure waterpark next door.
XVA Art Hotel
A small boutique art hotel in a restored wind-tower house in Al Fahidi, combining individually designed rooms with a gallery, café and courtyards.
At a glance
- Type
- Boutique art hotel
- Area
- Al Fahidi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- xvahotel.com
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Café
- Art gallery
- Boutique shop
- Courtyards
- Wind towers
Why we recommend it
XVA opened in 2003 inside the former home of the Seddiqi family in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, and it remains one of the most characterful places to stay in Dubai. The building has three wind towers and two courtyards, and the rooms, arranged around them, have each been styled by the hotel's in-house art specialists.
The hotel doubles as a gallery, with regional art displayed throughout, and the café is a calm spot for a drink or lunch even if you are not staying. A boutique sells handmade homeware, jewellery and clothing from local makers. Staying here puts you in the heart of old Dubai, a short walk from the creek, the abra stations and the souks. With only around 15 rooms, it books up early in the cooler months.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
XVA Art Hotel FAQs
When did XVA open?
It opened in 2003 in a restored family house.
Can non-guests visit?
Yes, the café, gallery and shop are open to visitors.