The First Collection Dubai Waterfront

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a nearby private beach and free valet parking

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Private beach nearby, free beach shuttle, beach cabanas, sun loungers - The First Collection Dubai Waterfront (Dubai)
Private beach nearby, free beach shuttle, beach cabanas, sun loungers - The First Collection Dubai Waterfront (Dubai)
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace - The First Collection Dubai Waterfront (Dubai)
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The First Collection Waterfront offers a peaceful escape overlooking Dubai Fountain. Guests can relax at the poolside bar or book a deep-tissue massage. Practical amenities include laundry facilities, and the concierge team is available to assist with any needs during the stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Pool

Room options

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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room Waterfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 320 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room Waterfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite with Soluna Beach Club access

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 640 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room with Soluna Beach Resort

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room With Soluna Beach Club Access

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Waterfront Room With Soluna Beach Club Access

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Room With Soluna Beach Club Access

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Waterfront Twin With Room Soluna Beach Access

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Waterfront Room With Soluna Beach Club Access

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room With Soluna Beach Club Access

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Suite With Soluna Beach Club Access

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Marasi Drive, Dubai, Dubai, 215373

What's nearby

  • Dubai Mall - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Dubai Opera - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Burj Khalifa - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Dubai Fountain - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Business Bay Station - 4 min drive
  • Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Katsuya - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Babati - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪My Square - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Anbar Restaurant & Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cleo - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The First Collection Dubai Waterfront

Upscale hotel near Dubai Mall
Located close to Dubai Fountain, The First Collection Dubai Waterfront provides a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Massage treatment rooms, beach umbrellas, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 327 rooms include comforts such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 49-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AED 45 to 70 for adults and AED 45 to 70 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the waterfront

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 100.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: AED 15.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tourism fee is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The fee is AED 15.00 for the first bedroom per night, and increases by AED 15.00 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 45 to 70 for adults, and AED 45 to 70 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AED 100.0 per day

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay and Samsung Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The First Collection Waterfront
The First Collection Dubai Waterfront Hotel
The First Collection Dubai Waterfront Dubai
The First Collection Dubai Waterfront Hotel Dubai

Frequently asked questions

Does The First Collection Dubai Waterfront have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The First Collection Dubai Waterfront?

As of Nov 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The First Collection Dubai Waterfront on Nov 30, 2025 start from $212.18, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The First Collection Dubai Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The First Collection Dubai Waterfront?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The First Collection Dubai Waterfront?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The First Collection Dubai Waterfront?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The First Collection Dubai Waterfront located?

Located in Downtown Dubai, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Dubai Water Canal and within 3 mi (5 km) of Dubai Water Canal Waterfall and Safa Park. Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The First Collection Dubai Waterfront Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 183 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hardeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ammar

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My brief stay was great, the staff were very hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Raghu mohan gupta

Decent property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything is great except what I shared earlier
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time I stay here, better with every stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

TINASHE

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

TH Review

Good Hotel - Great staff , Wil come back for sure
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tad

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

Starting a Dubai experience

Enjoyable hotel in the business Bay Area. Great for business and good hotel if you need a great room that you will be out and about in Dubai.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatest value and quality
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It s recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonietta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All I can say is that we had such an amazing time staying here. The hotel was sparkling clean, everything you need you will find here. The staff was so helpful and we also enjoyed some time on the rooftop pool. Its very close to the downtown area so location is perfect. You wont be disappointed with your stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Leela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has nice view and rooms are clean. For a large family, getting rooms on a single level might be a struggle and also moving across rooms if not on same floor is a struggle. Alley leading to rooms has a carpets that smell musty. Restaurants are good and enjoyable. Overall, it’s a nice hotel with some quirks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lekanatu

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

Excellent-awesome

Amazing… beyond our expectations. They ensured we got an early check-in since one of the kids wasn’t feeling well. The rooms were adjoining, which was perfect for our family. The rooms were cleaned daily, and the staff were incredibly friendly, from booking taxis to assisting us at the concierge. We’ll definitely choose a First Collection hotel on our next trip to Dubai.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not so good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Not so good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tatiana

1. Very SLOW check in (I told receptionist I had 15 hours flight), 2. even with 2 concierges you can’t get any help, they only talk … useless. 3. I was late for a booked Tour and therefore lost money only because the beach shuttle did not arrive on schedule (2:10 pm) but was 25 minutes late.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

maurizio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Confort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fazio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Manager Samuel Kwame, has leadership, friendliness, and the exceptional way he leads the entire front staff in providing the experience fit for a king. If you want to be treated like a king/queen this is the place it happens.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Saira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet selection is vast. There was work going on to complete the promenade at the rear of the hotel, along the canal, so access was limited. The shower has very low pressure and did not maintain it's temperature, running from hot to luke warm constantly. The drive to a d from the hotel to anywhere involves 3 passes of basically the same road as you have to turn left out of the hotel and drive for 3-4 mins before going around and then coning back up the same road. And then you have to do rhe sanw thing again to around the other side of the canal. A bit annoying.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, near everything, very quiet, the pool is too small u should wait your turn to have a chair to lay on and have tan ! the only thing I didn’t like it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Chiru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently booked the most expensive suite available at this hotel, anticipating a luxurious experience with a city view. Unfortunately, upon arrival, we were assigned a suite on the second floor overlooking the desert and exposed to significant highway noise. Prior to our stay, we had requested a room with a pleasant city view through Expedia and reiterated this preference at the reception during check-in. Regrettably, our request was denied without a satisfactory explanation. The combination of an undesirable view and constant noise from the highway significantly detracted from our stay. Given the premium price paid for the suite, we expected better accommodation and more attentive service to our preferences. This experience has left us hesitant to recommend this hotel to others seeking a premium stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Certain staff members, including Sidhu, Kaim, and the person who initially delivered my luggage and unwrapped my luggages, demonstrated exceptional kindness and assistance, which I truly valued. Their support was greatly appreciated, contributing to an overall service rating of 4.5/5. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in the timeliness of service delivery. For instance, despite requesting a shower cap twice, it was not provided. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the hotel. I was delighted to receive an upgrade upon arrival, and the room exceeded my expectations with its stunning views of both the city and waterfront. I look forward to returning as the hotel's location is superbly convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

christian gaston henri gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente todo Habitacion servicio personal atencion De verdad me la pase super bien A destacar atencion de primera
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

YITZHAK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel,and well situated
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ali

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am writing to express my concerns about the condition of my room. The bathroom was not properly cleaned upon my arrival, and the air conditioning vent appears to be very dirty. The air coming out of the vent has a strong, foul odor, making it difficult for me to breathe comfortably. I did checked out on the 15 of October and booked another hotel to stay😡
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025