Grand Astoria Hotel, Bur Dubai

Property Highlights

Opened in 1978, this is one of the oldest hotels in Dubai. Last renovated in 2009, the property has 95 rooms and suites across 4 floors.

Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi and English-speaking staff are available for assistance.

Hotel facilities include concierge, currency exchange, laundry service, daily housekeeping as well as 24-hour front desk and check-in.

Besides these, the hotel has a business centre and conference rooms.

A separate smoking area and a nightclub are available too.

Need to withdraw cash? The nearest ATM is just 200 m away.

There are 4 eateries including an Indian restaurant.

Guests can enjoy Asian breakfast, halal food and 24-hour room service.

The property offers free parking, and can arrange for airport transfers.

Location & Surroundings

Dubai International Airport is 6.7 km from the property while Sharjah International Airport is at a distance of 23.9 km.

Enjoy easy connectivity across the city via Al Ghubaiba bus station (360 m) and Al Ghubaiba metro station (460 m).

With the market in the vicinity, the property has proved to be a good choice for travellers.

The hotel is barely a 5-minute walk from Dubai Creek, and overlooks the Old Market in Bur Dubai. Popular landmarks such as the Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountains are 7.5 km away.

Food & Dining

• Dining outlets within the hotel include Curry House and Coffee Shop, an Indian restaurant.
• Dig into Mughlai delicacies at Curry House and Coffee Shop. Open all 24 hours, it serves Jain, Gujarati, Goan and South Indian dishes too.
• Try the dishes at TGIT, the American diner.
• Go Mexican at Pancho Villa’s, the Tex-Mex restaurant that transforms into a rocking nightclub in the evening.
• The first Nepalese restaurant in Dubai, Yak and Yeti offers live entertainment and mouth-watering food.
• Enjoy Indian meals at Bengre Kamat (320 m), New Ruchi (390 m) and Ammas (400 m).
• For Arabian food, head to Al Khayma at Dubai Marine Beach Resort (4.4 km), The Market Place (6.1 km) or Vista Bar and Terrace (7.2 km).
• Try Mediterranean dishes at Baku Caspian (2.1 km), Samad Al Iraqi (3 km) or Tajin and Tanjiah (6.3 km).

Room details and Amenities

• All 95 rooms and suites have air-conditioning, classy furnishings, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV and electronic safe.
• For added convenience, there is a hot water kettle and refrigerator.
• Deluxe rooms have an additional sitting area.
• Executive Suites feature a separate living room with dining table.
• Non-smoking rooms are available
• Each en-suite bathroom has a bathtub/shower, hairdryer as well as toiletries.
• Travellers selected the property because of its rooms.

Activities & Nearby Attractions

The on-site nightclub offers fun-filled evenings.Travellers gave a thumbs-up to go around the nearby market.

Enjoy a cruise down Dubai Creek (5-minute walk) . Explore Al Fahidi Historical District (380 m) and visit attractions such as the Grand Mosque and Dubai Museum (both within 600 m) .Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountains are 7.5 km away and easily accessible too. Plan a fun day out at water parks Wild Wadi (17.1 km) and Aquaventure (22.6 km) .

During your stay, shop at Meena Bazaar (1.1 km) and Spice Souk (3.2 km) . For an amazing shopping experience, visit the Dubai Mall (7.3 km) or Mall of the Emirates (18.5 km) .