Clean rooms
Rooms are repeatedly described as spotless, fresh and well maintained, with daily housekeeping noted by guests.
Deira
City Avenue Al Reqqa Hotel is a laid-back Deira hotel with bright rooms, a rooftop pool and gym. Reviews make it appealing for travellers who value clean, comfortable accommodation, friendly service and convenient access to restaurants, shops and public transport.
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Rooms are repeatedly described as spotless, fresh and well maintained, with daily housekeeping noted by guests.
The hotel sits between Al Rigga and Al Ittihad metro stations, making city travel easier without relying entirely on taxis.
Guests frequently describe reception and housekeeping staff as warm, attentive and quick to assist.
Several reviews highlight rooms that are both clean and spacious, including for family stays.
Breakfast receives positive feedback, with one guest praising its quality and another mentioning a wide variety of options.
A review describes the pool as cleaned daily and the gym equipment as looking brand new.
Guests describe the hotel as suitable for families, with comfortable rooms and accessible nearby amenities.
One guest specifically appreciated the hotel’s non-smoking environment.
Check parking. If you’re driving, ask about the underground car park; one guest reported a charge of 15aed per day.
Check sockets. Ask about bedside power access before settling in, as one guest found no socket near the bed.
Confirm visitors. If someone is joining you, confirm accepted ID formats in advance; a guest reported an issue with a soft-copy UAE card.
Ask about noise. If your stay overlaps with a fair or night market, ask for a quieter room because outside noise may carry.
Clarify pool rules. Before using the pool, ask about sunscreen rules and parasol availability; a guest reported only two parasols for all guests.
Test the AC. Check the air-conditioning soon after arrival and report problems early, as one guest experienced recurring night-time failures.
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One guest reported night-time air-conditioning failure that returned after being fixed, with a long response time.
A bathrobe request took about an hour and required three calls to reception.
A guest objected to the sunscreen rule at the pool and noted that only two parasols were available for all guests.
Rooms may not block noise well during nearby fairs or night markets.
A guest said the television channels need fixing, while another hoped for YouTube access.
The Bottom Line
City Avenue Al Reqqa Hotel is a Deira hotel that suits travellers who want clean rooms and easy transport. Guests describe the rooms as comfortable, cozy, spotless and sometimes spacious, while the location keeps restaurants, shops, malls and public transport within easy reach. The strongest recurring theme is helpful reception and housekeeping service, making it worth considering for short visits or longer stays.
The hotel description points to a rooftop pool, gym, restaurant and breakfast. Reviews specifically praise the breakfast, with one guest mentioning a wide variety and another calling it excellent. A separate review said the pool was cleaned daily and the gym equipment looked brand new.
Families are mentioned positively, and one guest appreciated the non-smoking environment. If driving, underground parking was reported at 15aed per day. There are a few practical cautions.
One visitor waited an hour for a bathrobe after calling three times, and another reported recurring night-time air-conditioning trouble. TV channels also need attention. Rooms may not block outside noise during a fair or night market.
Pool users should clarify sunscreen rules and parasol availability, while guests bringing visitors should confirm accepted ID formats before arrival.