Helpful service
Many stays mention friendly, attentive staff who respond quickly and make guests feel welcome.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront
Business Bay
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront is an upmarket hotel in Business Bay with spacious rooms, waterfront views and several dining options. FireLake’s Saturday Deep South Brunch and The Larder’s breakfast buffet are two of the most clearly praised experiences.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
10,281 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Spacious rooms
Rooms are often described as spacious, clean and comfortable, with one family room exceeding 40 m².
Brunch dining
FireLake’s Saturday brunch combines varied small plates, seafood, grilled dishes, desserts and live entertainment.
Breakfast choice
Breakfast receives strong feedback for variety, including omelets, eggs, cheeses and other buffet items.
Family facilities
Families appreciated the children’s breakfast play area, comfortable rooms, warm pool and helpful valet parking.
Well-equipped gym
One guest found the gym spacious and well supplied with weights.
Convenient parking
Basement parking is described as simple to use, while valet service was especially useful for a family with children.
Fast Wi-Fi
A detailed stay review found the Wi-Fi fast and stable enough for corporate VPN use.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm rooms. If booking multiple rooms, confirm they are ready and near each other before arrival; one review found them five rooms apart.
Check amenities. On arrival, check air conditioning, hot water, room cleanliness and included toiletries so issues can be reported immediately.
Use parking. Drivers can use the basement car park, while valet is a practical choice if you are travelling with children.
Book brunch. For a lively dining outing, reserve the Saturday FireLake brunch, which includes live music, varied food and drinks.
Try Iftar. During Ramadan, the Iftar buffet is noted for traditional and international dishes, fresh juices, grilled meats and kunafa.
Expect construction. Ask about nearby works when booking if views and a quiet setting matter; construction was mentioned beside the building.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marasi Dr
Business Bay, Dubai
Popular Mentions
FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar
The hotel’s main dining highlight is praised for barbecue, seafood and attentive service.
Smoked Lamb Ribs
The smoked lamb ribs were singled out as soft, succulent and perfectly cooked.
The Larder
The Larder is mentioned for a welcoming breakfast buffet and Ramadan Iftar with international dishes.
Deep South Brunch
The Saturday brunch is known for varied food, flowing drinks and live country-music entertainment.
Iftar buffet
The Iftar buffet is noted for traditional and international dishes, fresh juices, grilled meats and kunafa.
Common Concerns
Check-in delays
Two reviews describe waits of around 90 minutes or more, including rooms delivered hours after the scheduled check-in.
Room allocation
A serious review reported that a key opened an occupied room, while separately booked rooms were placed five rooms apart.
Maintenance issues
Guests have reported poor air conditioning, hot-water outages, damaged flooring and inconsistent shower temperature.
Housekeeping gaps
One room had a dirty carpet, stained walls and missing or insufficient amenities for two guests.
Basic TV
The rooms may not suit guests wanting streaming services or a broad selection of English-language programmes.
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The Bottom Line
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront is a Business Bay stay with a strong split personality: many guests describe clean, spacious rooms, welcoming service and smooth family-friendly facilities, while a smaller but important group reports serious front-desk and maintenance failures. It is close to the city centre, and one detailed review placed it around 25 minutes from DXB at night. Dining is a major reason to consider the hotel even if you are not staying overnight.
FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar is praised for its Saturday Deep South Brunch, with small plates, smoked lamb ribs, seafood, grilled mains, desserts and live entertainment. The Larder’s breakfast buffet and Ramadan Iftar also receive strong comments for variety and presentation. The pool, spa and gym add useful downtime, although one guest found the pool small.
Families have noted the breakfast play area, warm pool, basement parking and helpful valet service. Before arrival, confirm room readiness and room placement, particularly for multiple-room bookings. Reviews report delays, an occupied-room key error, poor air conditioning, hot-water problems and missing toiletries, so checking the room promptly is sensible.
Streaming fans should also note that some rooms have non-smart TVs without English programmes. There are no customer-reported prices in the supplied reviews.