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.
Vida Creek Harbour
A contemporary lifestyle hotel on the Dubai Creek Harbour promenade, with an infinity pool facing the Downtown skyline, co-working space and pet-friendly rooms.
At a glance
- Type
- Lifestyle hotel
- Area
- Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- vidahotels.com
Good to know
- Infinity pool
- 24-hour gym
- Co-working space
- Pet-friendly rooms
- Meeting rooms
- Bikes for guests
Why we recommend it
Vida is Emaar's younger, design-led hotel brand, and this branch sits in Dubai Creek Harbour, a newer waterfront district on the edge of the Ras Al Khor wildlife sanctuary, where flamingos gather in the cooler months. Guests step straight out onto the waterfront promenade, and the infinity pool looks across Dubai Creek to the Downtown Dubai skyline and Burj Khalifa, one of the best hotel pool views in the city.
The rooms are modern, bright and practical, designed for travellers who work as well as relax. Facilities include a co-working space, a 24-hour gym, four small and medium meeting rooms with soundproofing and audiovisual equipment, and Vida bikes that guests can use to explore the promenade. There is no spa on site, but The Spa at Address Grand Creek Harbour is a few steps away.
Three outlets cover food and drink: The Courtyard serves international dishes outdoors with views of the creek and skyline, Stage 2 is the lobby lounge for light bites and drinks, and Soulgreen is a plant-based, organic eatery. Non-residents can buy day passes for the pool, which must be booked in advance.
Pets are welcome in designated pet-friendly rooms, which is rare in Dubai. The conditions are strict: a maximum of two pets under 10 kilograms per room, proof of vaccination, a fee per stay plus a daily cleaning charge, and stays of up to 14 days, so contact the hotel before booking. The hotel suits couples, remote workers and pet owners, and it is a calmer alternative to staying in the busier districts. Prices are upper-mid-range, and the creek views make the pool terrace a pleasant place to spend a late afternoon even if you are out sightseeing for most of the day. Sunset, when the lights come on across the water in Downtown Dubai, is the best time to be there.
Dubai International Airport is about 15 minutes away by car, and Downtown Dubai is a similar distance. Creek Harbour has no Metro station yet, so taxis are the main way to get around. The district's promenade, shops and restaurants are on the doorstep, Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary's bird hides are a short drive away, and Dubai Festival City and the Jameel Arts Centre are across the creek. The hotel can be reached on +971 4 428 8888.
Vida Creek Harbour FAQs
Is the hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, pets under 10 kg are allowed in designated rooms, with fees and conditions.
How far is the airport?
About 15 minutes away, according to the hotel.
Is there a pool?
Yes, an infinity pool overlooking Dubai Creek and the Downtown skyline.
Is there a spa?
Not on site, but The Spa at Address Grand Creek Harbour is a few steps away.
Which restaurants are there?
The Courtyard, the Stage 2 lobby lounge and Soulgreen, a plant-based eatery.
Can non-guests use the pool?
Yes, with a day pass booked in advance.
Are there facilities for working?
Yes, a co-working space and four meeting rooms.
How do I contact the hotel?
By phone on +971 4 428 8888.