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The First Collection Dubai Waterfront

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a nearby private beach and free valet parking

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Private beach nearby, free beach shuttle, beach cabanas, sun loungers
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Private beach nearby, free beach shuttle, beach cabanas, sun loungers
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The First Collection Waterfront offers a peaceful escape overlooking Dubai Fountain. Guests can relax at the poolside bar or book a deep-tissue massage. Practical amenities include laundry facilities, and the concierge team is available to assist with any needs during the stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Pool

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room Waterfront | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room Waterfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room Waterfront | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premier Room Waterfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite with Soluna Beach Club access

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room with Soluna Beach Resort

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room With Soluna Beach Club Access

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premier Waterfront Room With Soluna Beach Club Access

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premier Room With Soluna Beach Club Access

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Waterfront Twin With Room Soluna Beach Access

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Waterfront Room With Soluna Beach Club Access

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room With Soluna Beach Club Access

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite With Soluna Beach Club Access

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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Marasi Drive, Dubai, Dubai, 215373

What's nearby

  • Dubai Mall - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Dubai Opera - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Burj Khalifa - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Dubai Fountain - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Business Bay Station - 4 min drive
  • Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Katsuya - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Babati - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪My Square - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Anbar Restaurant & Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cleo - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The First Collection Dubai Waterfront

Upscale hotel near Dubai Mall
Located close to Dubai Fountain, The First Collection Dubai Waterfront provides a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Massage treatment rooms, beach umbrellas, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 327 rooms include comforts such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 49-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AED 45 to 70 for adults and AED 45 to 70 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the waterfront

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 100.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: AED 15.00 per accommodation, per night
    • A tourism fee is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The fee is AED 15.00 for the first bedroom per night, and increases by AED 15.00 per night for each additional bedroom.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AED 45 to 70 for adults, and AED 45 to 70 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AED 100.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay and Samsung Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The First Collection Waterfront
The First Collection Dubai Waterfront Hotel
The First Collection Dubai Waterfront Dubai
The First Collection Dubai Waterfront Hotel Dubai

Frequently asked questions

Does The First Collection Dubai Waterfront have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The First Collection Dubai Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The First Collection Dubai Waterfront?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The First Collection Dubai Waterfront?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The First Collection Dubai Waterfront?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The First Collection Dubai Waterfront located?

Located in Downtown Dubai, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Dubai Water Canal and within 3 mi (5 km) of Dubai Water Canal Waterfall and Safa Park. Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The First Collection Dubai Waterfront Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 176 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gideon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in a prime area which is closer to a lot of restaurants and they also have a free shuttle to the Dubai mall.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eldi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SWARNADEEP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Osama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room and service is good. But the washroom is so small and with limited space
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great stay at First collection hotel,, Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hardeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good friendly clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ammar

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My brief stay was great, the staff were very hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Raghu mohan gupta

Decent property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything is great except what I shared earlier
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonjoy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location on the Dubai canal. Staff extremely friendly and caring from head doorman Sidhu to breakfast host Hasheem. We highly recommend and will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room temperature wasn’t cool enough despite the AC. Room lights were not bright enough. It gave me hard time putting on my dress and wear make up cuz it was dim. Other than that everything was good and service is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Business travel - fantastic hotel would stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vert good place
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

B N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great and pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Indrani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing place to stay , great location easy access to transport . Staff went beyond to make our stay comfortable. Friendly staff.lovely selection of continental breakfast . Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
false advertising 30-60mins from the beach and you have to pay to use the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time I stay here, better with every stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

TINASHE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

TH Review

Good Hotel - Great staff , Wil come back for sure
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Muheeb

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Isn’t very clean the bathrooms are very small
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Starting a Dubai experience

Enjoyable hotel in the business Bay Area. Great for business and good hotel if you need a great room that you will be out and about in Dubai.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Staff was very helpful Especially Chris 10/10

10/10 Excellent

Sameem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this hotel for everyone wants to have a cool residence.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

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