Spacious rooms
Rooms are consistently described as spacious, with some suites adding a separate seating area.
Al Raffa
La Quinta by Wyndham Dubai Jumeirah is a hotel in Al Raffa with spacious rooms, a rooftop pool and on-site dining. It is worth considering for family stays when helpful reception service, generous room layouts and easy taxi access matter more than being close to the metro.
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Rooms are consistently described as spacious, with some suites adding a separate seating area.
Several guests found reception quick and accommodating, including complimentary room upgrades when rooms were delayed or when travelling with children.
A reviewed family room was large enough for six adults, giving families useful extra space.
Guests describe the pool as clean and well maintained, with fresh towels; one review also mentions a jacuzzi, gym, sauna and hammam.
Some guests enjoyed fresh juices, pastries, live cooking and a broader selection of hot and cold dishes at breakfast.
A supermarket beside the hotel, nearby restaurants and readily available taxis make everyday errands and short trips easier.
One guest reported tasty restaurant food at a reasonable price, with a 20% discount for in-house guests.
Choose carefully. Ask for a room away from the nightclubs and lounge areas, especially if you are sensitive to evening music.
Check parking. If driving, ask about parking arrangements before arrival; guests have reported a tiny ramp and confusing two-way basement traffic.
Use the shuttle. If you need public transport or beach access, ask about the hotel shuttle: one guest said it went to Dubai Mall, a beach and the nearest metro station.
Note pool hours. Plan pool time between 8am and 8pm, the operating hours reported by one guest.
Confirm breakfast. Set expectations around breakfast: several guests found the buffet limited, although one chef accommodated requests for items outside the buffet.
Check room climate. Before settling in, test the air conditioning and ask about smoke-free room conditions, since both comfort and odour issues were reported.
Plan the visit
Jasmine restaurant is mentioned for very good food and a friendly, respectful team during a family meal.
The swimming pool is described as spacious, clean and well maintained, with daily fresh towels.
The spa is mentioned alongside the hotel’s fitness and wellness facilities.
The Junior Suite was used for a family stay and included a comfortable king bed with a separate seating area.
A free shuttle is reported to connect guests with the beach and Dubai Mall.
The downstairs restaurant’s butter chicken and naan were specifically described as enjoyable.
Parking is described as tight and difficult, with one guest reporting cars using the basement entrance and exit in the wrong direction.
Nightclubs and lounge music can be audible from some rooms, particularly on lower floors or near the clubs.
Reviews mention stained bathrooms and carpets, unclean bedding, bugs and missing towel, tissue or toiletry refills.
Reported maintenance issues include weak hot-water pressure, smoky air conditioning and apartment rooms that do not cool properly.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
three-night stay
“I paid approximately AED 5,460 for three nights and expected a comfortable and pleasant stay, but unfortunately, several issues made it extremely unsatisfactory”Google review · December 2025
The Bottom Line
La Quinta by Wyndham Dubai Jumeirah is a practical hotel in Al Raffa, especially for travellers who want a large room, on-site dining and leisure facilities. Reviews mention standard rooms with separate seating areas, family rooms roomy enough for six adults, a swimming pool, spa and fitness facilities. Reception service is often praised for quick check-ins, helpful responses and occasional complimentary upgrades.
Breakfast is a mixed but useful part of the stay. Some guests enjoyed fresh juices, pastries, live cooking and varied hot dishes, while others found the buffet basic or limited. Jasmine restaurant received a particularly warm review for its food and friendly service, and another guest reported a 20% in-house dining discount.
The supermarket beside the hotel, nearby restaurants and easy taxi access are convenient, but the location is not close to public transport. A shuttle has been reported to serve Dubai Mall, a beach and the nearest metro station. Families may appreciate the room sizes and pool, though the pool was reported as open only from 8am to 8pm.
Do check practical details before arrival. Parking can be tight and confusing, some rooms pick up nightclub music, and reviews flag occasional cleaning, smoke odour, water-pressure and air-conditioning problems.