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.
25hours Hotel Dubai One Central
A playful 434-room design hotel at One Central near the World Trade Centre, with a rooftop pool, a beer garden, a rooftop lounge and the Monkey Bar.
At a glance
- Type
- Design lifestyle hotel
- Area
- Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- 25hours-hotels.com
Good to know
- Rooftop pool
- Extra Hour spa with sauna
- Gym
- Biergarten
- Rooftop shisha lounge
- Coffee bar
- Valet parking
Why we recommend it
The 25hours brand is known for quirky, story-driven design, and its Dubai hotel at One Central, near the Dubai World Trade Centre, was its first outside Europe when it opened in 2021. The theme is the modern nomad, and the hotel weaves references to Bedouin culture, travel and storytelling through its interiors. Its 434 rooms and suites are colourful and thoughtfully designed, and the public spaces are lively places to hang out rather than just pass through.
The food and drink line-up is the hotel's strongest point. ERNST is a Bavarian-style biergarten serving German beers, pork knuckle and pretzels and showing live sport. Tandoor Tina cooks Indian-inspired dishes from the grill and tandoor, Juña is a rooftop shisha lounge with snacks and drinks, and the Nomad Day Bar is run by the local roaster Nightjar Coffee. On the sixth floor, Monkey Bar serves Nikkei-inspired food with DJs and a terrace popular for sundowners. Many residents come here for the bars alone.
For downtime there is a rooftop pool with views over the towers of Sheikh Zayed Road and the Extra Hour spa, with treatments ranging from quick fixes to full sessions, plus a mixed sauna. A women's salon is also on site. The hotel suits younger travellers, couples, business visitors attending events at the World Trade Centre and anyone who prefers personality to traditional luxury. Families are welcome, though the bars give it an adult, sociable feel at night.
Prices sit in the upper-middle range for the city, and the location is practical rather than scenic. The general reservations line is +971 4 210 2525, and room bookings can also be made by email. Valet parking is available, and the e-bikes the hotel offers guests are a fun way to explore the area in the cooler months.
World Trade Centre Metro station on the Red Line is about an 800-metre walk, around nine minutes, and the line runs straight from Dubai International Airport, so you can arrive without a taxi. Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall are two stops away, while DIFC's restaurants, the Museum of the Future and the Dubai Frame are all a short taxi ride. Satwa, with Ravi and Al Mallah, is close by for cheap eats.
25hours Hotel Dubai One Central FAQs
How many rooms does it have?
The hotel has 434 rooms and suites.
Is there a pool?
Yes, there is a rooftop pool.
Which bars and restaurants are there?
ERNST biergarten, Tandoor Tina, the Juña rooftop shisha lounge, the Nomad Day Bar and Monkey Bar.
How far is the Metro?
World Trade Centre station on the Red Line is about an 800-metre walk.
Is there a spa?
Yes, the Extra Hour spa, with a mixed sauna.
When did it open?
In 2021, as the brand's first hotel outside Europe.
How do I contact the hotel?
By phone on +971 4 210 2525 or by email at [email protected].
Is there parking?
Yes, valet parking is available.