Metro access
BurJuman Metro Station is only a short walk away, making sightseeing and daily travel easier without a car.
Regent Palace Hotel, Dubai
Al Karama
Regent Palace Hotel is an unfussy hotel in Al Karama with restaurants and bars, a rooftop pool, and rooms close to BurJuman Metro Station. It is worth considering for easy metro access, nearby shopping and a stay built around basic accommodation rather than quiet nights or modern design.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
2,293 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast
The breakfast includes Indian dishes and a live dosa station; one reviewer also noted Jain food can be prepared on request.
Local dining
The surrounding streets have walkable Indian, Bangladeshi, Korean, Chinese and Lebanese cafés, alongside shopping destinations.
Rooftop events
The rooftop has hosted staff gatherings with buffet options, a large screen and separate DJ equipment.
Helpful housekeeping
Some stays report clean rooms and helpful housekeeping and concierge teams, even though service is inconsistent overall.
Bar atmosphere
For guests who enjoy nightlife, reviews mention lively clubs, live music and a sports-bar beer offer.
Tips for a Better Visit
Request quiet. Ask for a room away from the clubs before booking; nightlife noise has affected rooms until 3–5am.
Check the pool. Confirm pool availability and current hours before arrival, as guests found it closed for maintenance or unavailable after 7pm.
Use the metro. Plan sightseeing around BurJuman Metro Station, which reviewers say saves time and money and is within walking distance.
Ask breakfast options. If you want Indian breakfast, use the live dosa station; Jain food was available on request in one stay.
Check room. Inspect the room, bathroom and working fixtures at check-in, particularly wallpaper, temperature control, flushing and linen condition.
Plan water. Bring or budget for extra drinking water: one reviewer received only one complimentary bottle per day.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Opp. Burjuman Shopping Centre - 41 - 41 Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St
Al Karama, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Kalpaka restaurant
Kalpaka is described as a neat, well-organised restaurant with juicy, tasty food and attentive service.
Rooftop pool
The rooftop pool is mentioned as a leisure feature with city views, though other reviews report maintenance closures.
Common Concerns
Late noise
Music from clubs, bars and restaurants can continue until 3–5am, making sleep difficult, especially on weekend nights.
Old rooms
Several reviews describe dated rooms, peeling wallpaper, rusty items, uncomfortable beds and small bathrooms.
Cleanliness issues
Reviews report mould, insects, stained linens and towels, dusty rooms, and bathroom or flushing problems.
Pool uncertainty
The pool was repeatedly reported as under maintenance without advance notice; one review says the pool and gym close at 7pm.
Uneven service
Front-desk communication and staff attitude receive repeated criticism, including unanswered room calls and reports of rude interactions.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
100 AED
visitor fee
“Firstly, I was informed that I needed to pay an additional 100 AED for a visitor who stayed for only one hour”Google review · December 2025
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The Bottom Line
Regent Palace Hotel is a practical Al Karama base for travellers who value transport and nearby eating more than a polished, quiet retreat. The main draw is location: BurJuman Metro Station and shopping are within walking distance, while the surrounding streets have Indian, Bangladeshi, Korean, Chinese and Lebanese cafés. The hotel also has restaurants and bars, a rooftop pool, and a rooftop event setup with a large screen and buffet options.
Breakfast gets mixed but often useful feedback. Reviews mention Indian dishes, a live dosa counter and Jain food on request; another guest praised the taste, while others found the selection limited or repetitive. The Kalpaka restaurant was described as neat and well organised, although a separate visit found its air conditioning switched off.
The important trade-off is noise. Clubs and bars have been reported playing music until 3–5am, with performances around 9:30pm–12:30am affecting rooms across the hotel. Ask for a room away from the venues and confirm the pool is operating before arrival.
Room condition and cleanliness are also inconsistent, with reports of peeling wallpaper, mould, insects, stained towels and uncomfortable beds. Some guests found rooms clean and staff helpful, but front-desk service is not reliably attentive. This suits a budget-minded traveller out during the day—not someone booking primarily for restful sleep.