Spacious apartments
Renovated two-bedroom apartments can include a living room, fully equipped kitchen, three bathrooms and a balcony.
The Radisson Blu Residence, Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina
The Radisson Blu Residence, Dubai Marina is an apartment-style hotel with spacious, self-catering rooms, an outdoor pool and a gym. Guests mainly choose it for family-friendly accommodation, marina views and a convenient Dubai Marina base close to shopping, restaurants and transport.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
2,518 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Marina access
The hotel is close to the waterfront, restaurants, shops and Marina Mall, with one review putting the mall a five-minute walk away.
Family friendly
Large rooms suit families, and one stay included a complimentary extra bed, crib and late checkout.
Helpful service
Reviews repeatedly describe reception, concierge and housekeeping as responsive, polite and willing to handle practical requests.
Renovated rooms
Many guests report clean, modern refurbished rooms, especially on the higher floors.
Warm pool
The swimming pool was described as well serviced with consistently warm water, even while other facilities were being renewed.
Early check-in
A guest arriving after a long flight was allowed to check in nine hours before the usual 3 p.m. time.
Tips for a Better Visit
Request higher floors. Ask whether a finished upper-floor room is available; renovation was still continuing below the completed top floors.
Check breakfast. Confirm the current breakfast location and format before booking: renovation has sometimes moved it to an adjacent hotel.
Plan around noise. If daytime quiet matters, ask about nearby construction before arrival; one review reported noise until 5 p.m.
Ask for extras. Families should ask about an extra bed and crib, as one stay received both at no additional cost.
Try early arrival. If arriving after a long flight, request early check-in; one guest was accommodated nine hours before the normal time.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Marsa St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Zaroob
A customer review names Zaroob as the on-site restaurant and associates it with Arabic and international dishes.
Super Breakfast
The review mentions a named breakfast offering called Super Breakfast, though other guests describe breakfast arrangements during renovation differently.
Arabic breakfast
One guest had a non-buffet Arabic breakfast and considered it good.
Amirah Wellness Centre
The review identifies the Amirah Wellness Centre as having dedicated women’s facilities, including an indoor pool, steam room and sauna.
Common Concerns
Renovation disruption
Renovation has affected the reception, floors and breakfast area, so some facilities and routes may change during a stay.
Breakfast move
During renovation, some guests had to walk to an adjacent hotel for buffet breakfast; another review found the third-party setup dated.
Daytime noise
Nearby construction was reported as noisy during the day, with one long-stay guest leaving early because it became unbearable.
Closed wellness
The jacuzzi and sauna were unavailable while they were being renewed.
Mixed upkeep
Although refurbished rooms receive strong feedback, one guest found their apartment dated and another described the property as poorly managed.
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The Bottom Line
The Radisson Blu Residence, Dubai Marina is built around apartment-style stays rather than standard hotel rooms. Reviews point to spacious renovated apartments, including two-bedroom layouts with a living room, full kitchen, three bathrooms and sometimes a balcony. That makes the property especially practical for families or longer visits, while marina views and nearby shops add convenience.
Location is a clear strength. Guests describe the waterfront as close by, with Marina Mall around a five-minute walk away and restaurants, supermarkets, the tram and metro within easy reach. The pool and gym are useful on-site options; the swimming pool was specifically praised for its warm water and service.
A customer review also mentions the Zaroob restaurant and its “Super Breakfast”, though current breakfast arrangements have varied. The main caveat is the ongoing renovation. Reception, lower floors and the breakfast area have been affected, and some guests have been sent to an adjacent hotel for breakfast.
The jacuzzi and sauna were reported closed during renewal. m. Ask for a completed upper-floor room and confirm breakfast arrangements before arrival.
Staff service is consistently described as attentive, and one guest even received check-in nine hours early after a long flight.