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.
Rove La Mer Beach
An affordable beachfront hotel at J1 Beach in Jumeirah, with a saltwater pool, beach bar and 24-hour gym, around 15 minutes from Downtown Dubai.
At a glance
- Type
- Budget beach hotel
- Area
- Jumeirah 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Price
- $ · Budget
- Official site
- rovehotels.com
Good to know
- Beach access
- Saltwater pool with bar
- Beach bar
- 24-hour gym
- Laundromat
- Co-working space
- Convenience store
Why we recommend it
Rove La Mer Beach brings Rove's budget formula to the seafront, sitting on J1 Beach in Jumeirah, the stretch formerly known as La Mer. It is one of the few genuinely affordable ways to stay right by the sand in Dubai, with beach access, a saltwater pool facing the sunset, a beach bar and an outdoor terrace, and it has the brand's bright, playful design and casual atmosphere.
Rover Rooms measure 26 square metres and come with city or sea views, a Juliet balcony, a sofa bed and a mini-fridge. Around 30 per cent of rooms are interconnecting, on request, which makes the hotel popular with families. The saltwater pool, with its sundeck and fully licensed bar, is open from 8am to 10pm. The Daily restaurant serves breakfast from 6.30am to 10.30am and offers vegan and vegetarian options, and the Beach Bar is the place for a sundowner.
Practical touches make longer stays easy: a 24-hour gym, a 24-hour self-service laundromat, a convenience store open around the clock, luggage storage and co-working spaces with fast Wi-Fi. There are beach games, volleyball and games consoles for children and teenagers. The hotel is non-smoking, with smoking only in designated outdoor areas, and pets are not allowed. Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is at 2pm, a generous time that gives you a final morning on the beach.
The hotel suits families, couples and friends on a budget who want a beach holiday without resort prices. Around 13 beach clubs, restaurants and cafés line J1 Beach next door, so there is plenty of choice for meals without a taxi. Rates are higher at weekends and in winter, so book ahead. Bring beach shoes for the hot sand in summer, and note that the pool and beach are busiest on Friday and Saturday afternoons.
The beach is in Jumeirah 1, about 15 minutes by car from Downtown Dubai, The Dubai Mall and City Walk, and around ten minutes from Dubai International Airport; airport transfers can be arranged for an extra charge. Satwa, with its cheap eats, the Etihad Museum, Jumeirah Mosque and 3 Fils at Jumeirah Fishing Harbour are all a short drive away. Enquiries go to the Rove Happiness Centre at [email protected].
Rove La Mer Beach FAQs
Is the hotel on the beach?
Yes, it has beach access at J1 Beach, formerly La Mer.
What size are the rooms?
Rover Rooms measure 26 square metres, with city or sea views.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is at 2pm.
Is there a pool?
Yes, a saltwater pool with a sundeck and bar, open from 8am to 10pm.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed.
Is it good for families?
Yes, around 30 per cent of rooms are interconnecting, and there are beach games.
How far is the airport?
About ten minutes by car; transfers can be arranged for an extra charge.
What is nearby?
J1 Beach's restaurants and beach clubs, the Etihad Museum, Jumeirah Mosque and Satwa.