Overlooking Dubai's bustling streets, Gateway Hotel offers a serene escape with a rooftop terrace and outdoor pool. Relax in the sauna or recharge at the gym, then savor international cuisine at Horizon restaurant. With free in-room WiFi, multilingual staff, and concierge services available to guests.
Al Nahdha St- Al Fahidi - Khaleed Bin, Waleed Road, Bur Dubai, Dubai
What's nearby
Meena Bazaar - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Dubai Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Dubai Creek - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
BurJuman Mall - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Gold Souk - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) - 21 min drive
Sharjah (SHJ-Sharjah Intl.) - 46 min drive
Al Maktoum Intl. Airport (DWC) - 58 min drive
Al Ghubaiba Station - 9 min walk
Sharaf DG Station - 11 min walk
Burjuman Station - 23 min walk
Restaurants
Sind Punjab Restaurant - 3 min walk
DOME - World's Finest Coffees - 3 min walk
Sangeetha Veg Restraunt - 3 min walk
Steeraj Lassi - 4 min walk
Sreeraj Lassi Cafeteria - 3 min walk
About this property
Gateway Hotel
Gateway Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Dubai Creek and BurJuman Mall. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Horizon, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a fitness center, a sauna, and a snack bar/deli. Public transportation is just a short walk: Al Ghubaiba Station is 9 minutes and Sharaf DG Station is 11 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
180 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Babysitting*
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free covered onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Sauna
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Special features
Dining
Horizon - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Ocean - This coffee shop specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: AED 10.00 per accommodation, per night
A tourism fee is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The fee is AED 10.00 for the first bedroom per night, and increases by AED 10.00 per night for each additional bedroom.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AED 60.00 for adults and AED 60.00 for children
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for AED 120.0 per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Property Registration Number 708660
Also known as
Gateway Hotel Dubai
Gateway Dubai
Gateway Hotel Hotel
Gateway Hotel Dubai
Gateway Hotel Hotel Dubai
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Gateway Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Gateway Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Gateway Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gateway Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Gateway Hotel and nearby?
Gateway Hotel has an outdoor pool and a sauna, as well as a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Gateway Hotel?
Yes, Horizon offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Gateway Hotel like?
Gateway Hotel is in Bur Dubai, a short 9-minute walk from Al Ghubaiba Station and 18 minutes' walk from Dubai Creek.
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Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2
Cleanliness
7.2
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 15, 2023
Nice hotel near shopping area
sanjay
sanjay, 8-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 16, 2025
The staff were very helpful
Hardip
Hardip, 8-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Happy guest!
I had a great stay at the hotel. I enjoyed the busy community in the area. Additionally, the hotel is a short walk away from the metro and one of the most popular restaurants in the area, Al Ustadi. Highlights let recommended!
Michael
Michael, 10-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2026
Highly recommend.
Valeriy
Valeriy, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 3, 2024
it was nice stay there
Sukhwinder
Sukhwinder, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 31, 2025
Really not for English travellers all aimed at Indians
No breakfast at all we paid for breakfast but never ate there at all it was all Indian people which we found very intimidating
Rooms very basic and gin only one Chanel on tv for English
angela
angela, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2025
The place was nice. Puts you right in middle with the locals. The hotel is located on a narrow one-way street, so getting to it is tricky. Excellent choice for someone who want to explore and is adventurous.
Shamim
Shamim, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2025
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Fuad
Fuad, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2025
We found Bur Dubai to be our favorite area. Cheap, delious food restaurants nearby, fun ally ways to explore for cheap shopping. The Gateway hotel was a little hidden gem. At first the area looked a bit seedy, but it was a safe and very friendly area. I highly recommend getting a room at the The Gateway for 3 days or more if you want a unique and fun Dubai experience as a white tourist family from the USA it will allow you get to know the real Dubai...and save money. Close to the Metro and Creek river, lots of retail shops with great prices and in the heart of Indian and Pakistan neighborhoods, very happy and friendly area. The Gateway Hotel was a great experience and I will recommend it to my friends.
Joseph
Joseph, 3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Sep 21, 2025
No sauna, pool so so, it was clean, but the most important was tea at breakfast,. We paid additional to our room rate for breakfast, but been most indians, the hotel charges for brewed tea or even masaka tea. This was not good at all
Malti
Malti, 9-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
May 23, 2025
Room filthy with stains on pillow, black mold in tub grouting and dirty window sills. Lamps were torn and cracked and fridge was warm. Staff member said its purpose was to store medication. I asked if I checked into a hotel or hospital. Food poor. Room service called me back and said items I ordered were not available. This was 3 different times. Front desk staff not friendly. Prices were high. Don’t expect to order diet sodas as they have none. Had to call room service for soap 3 times. It never came. Door man and security guard were only 2 helpful staff. Kids screaming and running up and down hallways. Restaurant staff inattentive and slow. Won’t be back
Steve
Steve, 5-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 9, 2025
Rummet var lagom rena. Okay för priset.
Nishaben
Nishaben, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Oct 23, 2025
シャワーが水。ドライヤーがエアコンの風量程度。冷蔵庫が臭い
Hiroki
Hiroki, 5-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 19, 2019
One of our room thermostat not working despite 2 hotel attempts. It was freezing cold the whole time. The other room, got king size bed despite reserving twin beds and insisting on it at front desk. Finally after 30 min of wait, they changed the room to twin beds.
Shaheen
Shaheen, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2019
Great Location
Enjoyed our stay at the Gateway Hotel. the location (old town) was perfect for our holiday, with easy access to the Metro.The room was was nice and clean.
Bruce I
Bruce I, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 30, 2019
Clean but area not inviting
A great hotel with friendly and helpful staff. However, the area was not very pleasant and was quite dirty surrounded by electrical stores and take away shops. The hotel was clean and bed was comfortable with a nice breakfast buffet.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2019
Es ist ein sauberes Hotel im Teil Deira von Dubai. Nettes Personal.
Alles ok.
Frühstück war auch ok
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 12, 2019
No bells and whistles, budget hotel
Great location and accessibility, but Customer service and food options could be improved. Very few vegetarian options in breakfast spread. In fact their quality of breakfast has gone down since my earlier visit to this hotel in 2017.
Raghu
Raghu, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 7, 2019
Sehr guter, täglicher Zimmerservice, Personal ist sehr hilfsbereit. Frühstück ist sehr international und abwechslungsreich, auch Mengenmäßig gesehen! Gute Lage, ÖPNV ist nie weiter weg als 10 Gehminuten - zahllose Geschäfte und Gastronomische Einrichtungen sind vorhanden. Für den Preis ist das Hotel unschlagbar!
Nicht gefallen hat mir der recht kleine Pool und es gibt da auch nur vier Sonnenschirme bei ca. 20 Liegen - Probleme sind da vorprogrammiert. Das Hotel kommt langsam in die Jahre, kleinere Abnutzungserscheinungen sind schon vorhanden. Es ist sehr hellhörig dort, die Türen knallen oft laut zu, u.a. Geräuschen.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 7, 2019
Internet very slow. Had to ring if there was a problem.
Organised shuttle to airport in the morning only to be told later it was booked out. They did organise it with a driver an hour later.
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 30, 2019
I loved the staff, they couldn't have been nicer or more helpful!
I didn't like that we had been promised twin beds, but didn't get them.
A.Traveller
A.Traveller, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2019
Staff very kind when Granddaughter became ill.They provided her with a special fruit plate. So kind.
The only negative comment would be that the shower water could have been warmer.
Verified traveler
7-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 3, 2019
Comfortable
It was a good stay
asha
asha, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 20, 2019
Volvería a gateway
Excelente ubicación y la atención de cada una de las personas que ahí trabajan. Metro cerca .