Canal Central Hotel

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
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Exterior
A gym with stationary bikes and a view of a city skyline and water.
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $99
$84 nightly
$99 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20

Explore the area

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Al Abraj Street, Business Bay, Dubai
  • Place, Dubai Water Canal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, La Perle
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Dubai Water Canal Waterfall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubai (DXB-Dubai Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, City View with free access to the hotels' private beach at Palm - Jumeirah

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room Partial Dubai Canal view with free access to Hotel's private beach at Palm-Jumeirah

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room with Dubai Canal view with free access to Hotel's private beach at Palm-Jumeirah

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

One Bed Room Suite with access to the sister Hotels private beach at Palm Jumeirah

  • 516 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room (Two Connected) with free access to the hotels' private beach at Palm - Jumeirah

  • 516 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Suite - Dubai Canal view with free access to Hotel's private beach at Palm-Jumeirah

  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room Twin, City View with free access to the hotels' private beach at Palm - Jumeirah

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dubai

With a stay at Canal Central Hotel in Dubai (Downtown Dubai), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Burj Khalifa and Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. .This family-friendly hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Dubai Mall and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Dubai World Trade Centre.

What's nearby

  • Dubai Water Canal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • La Perle - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dubai Water Canal Waterfall - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Safa Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Gravity Zone - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Business Bay Station - 2 min drive
  • Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ancora - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Alegra Bar & Sisha - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Soul Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kimura-Ya Japanese Restaurant - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Halfcup - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Canal Central Hotel

Canal Central Hotel offers 278 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Wellness Valley Spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 278 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at La Cruise, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
La Cruise - Onsite buffet restaurant. Reservations are required.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AED 130 per person
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Cruise

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 200.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AED 500.0 per stay
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: AED 900
  • A tax is imposed by the city: AED 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tourism fee is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The fee is AED 20.00 for the first bedroom per night, and increases by AED 20.00 per night for each additional bedroom.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AED 130.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: AED 200.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Property Registration Number 804493

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Canal Central Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 397 out of 659 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 659 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 659 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 659 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 659 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

kishore

Great hotel and great vibe
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well equipped rooms. I’ve stayed here twice now and like the location and the relaxed environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front reception staff is incredible and service was really great. Will return
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kishore

Excellent, clean and spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Zam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is great but I am leaving a poor Review purely with the fact being stranded in Dubai due to the war they are demanding payment and not following UAE law that they must provide accommodation for stranded tourists if they are unable to pay and the hotel manager was unhelpful and didn’t care
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For my first time there I would recommend! Affordable and is worth every penny! Service was top notch ! The bar on 3rd floor excellent and efficient service everyone was so nice and ready to help! Can’t wait to visit again room was clean and cozy as well they provide everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Yana

Everything was great except the first day. They put us first in a smoking room where I couldn’t breathe and then to the room that was very cold and noisy on the second floor.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gissel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well located , my room was very cleaned , the gym is full equipped which I loved, the service staff very attentive, the buffet with many options I will definitely will come back !!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Naeem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to popular tourist destinations and very helpful staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel room and bathroom. Swimming pool was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sunita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place ! Great location and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Rooms were very spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Misael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great customer service, excellent breakfast buffet, food at hotel restaurant and 10/10
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Guodong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, hotel staff were extremely helpful, and the room was clean everyday.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

AbdelAmeir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice 5 nights stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has the best staff all do very polite and helpfull
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dinesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel with best view and service Love to go again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tameika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and the hotel was beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

TLGI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

SUSANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super friendly, the location was perfect! I will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value stay in Business Bay

Nice hotel in business bay; walkable area by the creek with local shops and plenty of eating / drinking options.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mehmet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sarkoun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel very clean the stuff very helpful and very nice to the customer I love it
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022