A Value-Driven 3-Star Hotel in the Heart of Historic Bur Dubai
Among the city’s best budget hotels is the Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai, which is a very well-known 3-star hotel located at the Kuwait Street in hotels in Bur Dubai, just less than a kilometre away from Dubai Creek. Operating under the umbrella of Landmark Group, which is among the biggest retail and hospitality groups in the Middle East, the Citymax Hotels chain is an entity that emphasizes providing the most comfortable accommodation without any frills and the Bur Dubai hotel does justice to the principle time after time. The Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai won a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award in 2023 and continues attracting a significant number of repeat visits by guests owing to its convenient location, varied dining options on site, and affordable prices starting at AED 85 per night.
The hotel has 691 well-appointed rooms spread across its floors, available in four configurations to suit different travel needs. Standard Double Rooms measure 20 square metres and are fitted with designer furnishings, thick custom-made luxury mattresses, flat-screen LCD televisions with satellite channels, a minibar, tea and coffee maker, electronic in-room safe large enough to fit a laptop, a work desk with universal sockets, air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower combination, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries. Twin Rooms follow the same layout with two single beds in place of a double, making them well suited for colleagues or friends travelling together.
Family Rooms are interconnecting configurations that give families or larger groups the space and privacy of two adjacent rooms with two separate bathrooms, and are particularly popular with families travelling with young children. All room categories are non-smoking by default, though dedicated smoking floors are available on request. A baby cot or child mattress can be arranged on request, though no extra beds are provided. One child under 12 stays free in every room when using existing bedding, and children under 12 receive a 50% discount on breakfast, with children under 6 eating breakfast at no charge.
Dining at Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai is one of its strongest selling points, with six food and beverage outlets covering a wide range of tastes and occasions. Claypot is the hotel’s flagship Indian restaurant, serving authentic subcontinental cuisine with a focus on traditional flavours and generous portions, and is consistently singled out by guests as one of the best reasons to stay here. Sizzling Wok is a Pan-Asian restaurant drawing inspiration from the street food cultures of Thailand, Vietnam, China, and Singapore, covering noodles, rice, and wok-tossed dishes that pack vibrant flavour.
City Café is the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, offering an international buffet and a la carte menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with the morning buffet covering both Continental and Indian options that guests frequently praise for variety. Huddle Sports Bar and Grill is a lively entertainment-focused venue that screens live sporting events including football, rugby, and cricket throughout the week, accompanied by drinks, grills, and a live band that performs rock and pop classics on selected evenings, making it one of the more energetic nightlife spots in the Bur Dubai area.
Located in the heart of historic Bur Dubai, the hotel places guests within easy reach of some of Dubai’s most culturally rich and historically significant destinations. Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood are approximately 2.3 km away, and the Textile Souk is 2.3 km from the hotel. The Gold Souk is 4.5 km away, and Dubai Creek, with its traditional abra water taxis and riverside cafes, is less than a kilometre on foot. BurJuman Mall is a 10-minute walk and also home to the BurJuman Metro Station on the Red Line, which connects guests to the rest of the city within minutes — use our Dubai Metro guide to plan your routes.
The rooftop pool is one of the hotel’s most celebrated features, an outdoor, temperature-controlled swimming pool with a sun deck fitted with comfortable loungers and a poolside bar. It offers open views across the Bur Dubai skyline and is particularly enjoyable in the cooler months between October and April. The fitness centre is fully equipped with modern cardio and strength training machines and is available to all guests throughout the day. Together, the pool and gym provide a practical wellness offering that punches above the hotel’s price point.
The hotel offers world-class meeting rooms for business travelers and meeting organizers featuring all necessary equipment for presentations and audio-visual equipment and support services to organize corporate events, training programs and even private meetings. There is an office of concierge and travel service that can help guests organize their tours, arrange car rental, book attractions tickets, give information on local transport etc., which is mentioned by many guests as very helpful facility especially for the first-time travelers to Dubai.
The multilingual 24/7 front desk accepts requests in English, Arabic, Hindi, Tagalog and other foreign languages. Additional services include dry cleaning and laundry, luggage storage for up to 12 hours after checkout, an on-site ATM, a gift shop, a pharmacy nearby, vending machines on room floors, complimentary bottled water in every room, and free private parking on site. The hotel is fully wheelchair accessible throughout, with facilities in place for guests with special mobility needs. Pets are not permitted.
Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is at 12 noon, with early check-in and late check-out available on request subject to availability. A credit card or cash payment is required at check-in, and a pre-authorisation of the first night’s charges is applied at the time of booking. Cancellations are accepted free of charge up to 2pm, 24 hours before the arrival date, after which a one-night charge applies.
Located in the heart of historic Bur Dubai, the hotel places guests within easy reach of some of Dubai’s most culturally rich and historically significant destinations. Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood are approximately 2.3 km away, and the Textile Souk is 2.3 km from the hotel. The Gold Souk is 4.5 km away, and Dubai Creek, with its traditional abra water taxis and riverside cafes, is less than a kilometre on foot. BurJuman Mall is a 10-minute walk and also home to the BurJuman Metro Station on the Red Line, which connects guests to the rest of the city within minutes.
Dubai International Financial Centre and World Trade Centre are approximately 3 km away. Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa are 15 minutes by car or 30 minutes by metro, making them very accessible for a day trip. Dubai Opera, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Marina are all within a 20-minute drive. Dubai International Airport is 10 km away, making the hotel a strong choice for early morning or late-night flights. The nearby Karama shopping and restaurant district is also worth exploring for budget shopping and diverse street food dining.
- Address: Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai, Kuwait Street, Bur Dubai, Dubai, UAE
- Phone: +971 4 440 7800
- Email: frontoffice.bd@citymaxhotels.com
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