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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

37 Al Raffa St - Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Nice
6.5
6.5
/10
2.3
/5
“Everything I needed was just a short walk away!”view full review

Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from New Gold souq, the 3-star smoke-free Smana Hotel Al Raffa Dubai offers 88 rooms with views of the city. The hotel is proud to feature a banquet hall, 2.6 km from the Dubai Frame.

Location

Dubai International airport is 5 km from this hotel, while the sprawling Zabeel Park is about a 25-minute walk away. At the Smana Hotel Al Raffa Dubai you'll be 550 m from Persian Gulf.

The Dubai Museum is also situated approximately 10 minutes' drive away.

The accommodation lies near a port for the tourists to begin exploring Dubai.

Rooms

The smoke-free rooms at this Dubai hotel are furnished with a tiled floor, and include a flat-screen TV. In addition, there are an electric kettle and a fridge for self-catering purposes. Offering hairdryers and bathrobes, the bathrooms also feature a shower and a toilet.

Eat & Drink

The Indian DPromenade restaurant serves Chinese dishes. Guests can relax in the on-site pool bar. There is a restaurant serving Indian food just 550 metres away.

Leisure & Business

A fitness club and a rooftop swimming pool are available at the Smana Hotel Al Raffa.

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Smana Hotel Al Raffa offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Twin Room
Deluxe Twin Room
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Air conditioning
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Deluxe King Room
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
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Standard Twin Room
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Bathtub
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Standard King Room
Standard King Room
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers
Excellent Breakfast Spread
“The breakfast spread at Smana Hotel Al Raffa is simply excellent! I enjoyed a variety of both Indian and European dishes on the top floor. The spacious dining area can accommodate nearly 100 guests, and I found it to have an inviting atmosphere that really started my day off right.” view full review
Great Pool and Sauna
“I absolutely loved the swimming pool and the sauna/steam room during my stay. The pool is located on the last floor and despite the view being somewhat blocked, the overall ambiance was relaxing. It was the perfect spot to unwind after a busy day exploring the city.” view full review
Convenient Free Parking
“One of the best features of Smana Hotel Al Raffa is the free covered parking. As someone who traveled by car, this was incredibly convenient and saved me both time and money. It allowed me to explore the area at my leisure without worrying about parking.” view full review
Spacious and Comfortable Rooms
“The rooms at Smana Hotel Al Raffa are quite spacious and come well-equipped with modern amenities. I found the AC and other devices in my room to be working perfectly, making my stay comfortable. The ambiance in the room added to a relaxing environment that I truly appreciated.” view full review
Facilities: Nice
6.8/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Children's pool

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Night club
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Massage

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Dressing area
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Smana Hotel Al Raffa Location

37 Al Raffa St - Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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37 Al Raffa St - Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
City landmarks
Mall
The Dubai Mall
3.7 mi
Tower
Burj Khalifa
3.7 mi
Museum
Dubai Museum
1.3 mi
Fountain
The Dubai Fountain
3.8 mi
Landmark
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
1.4 mi
Park
Zabeel Park
1.4 mi
Landmark
Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum's House
1.3 mi
Landmark
The Dubai Heritage Village
1.5 mi
Gallery
XVA Gallery
1.4 mi
Landmark
Dubai Frame
1.5 mi
Museum
Etihad Museum
1.4 mi
Mosque
Grand Mosque
1.3 mi
Landmark
Shiva and Krishna temple
1.3 mi
Landmark
Dubai Creek
1.6 mi
Market
Meena Bazaar
1.5 mi
Museum
Coffee Museum
1.4 mi
Gallery
Majlis Gallery
1.4 mi
Gallery
Al-Serkal Cultural Foundation
1.4 mi
Landmark
Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
1.5 mi
Public Building
Dubai Customs
2200 ft
Landmark
Jumeirah Grand Mosque
1.5 mi
Landmark
Fabindia
2400 ft
Landmark
Dubai Vape
2800 ft
Landmark
Kenza Art Gallery
2800 ft
Landmark
Dubai Police Museum
2800 ft
Landmark
Els Golf Course
2800 ft
Landmark
Hyatt Regency Dubai Golf Park
2800 ft
Landmark
Yin Yang Massage & Spa
3000 ft
Landmark
port rashid
3500 ft
Nearby
Mall
New Gold souq
500 ft
Restaurants
McDonald's
2500 ft
Mankhool Mankhool Rd
Filli Cafe
2900 ft
7th Street Al Mina Road
Happy Lemon Burjuman Centre - Dubai
3400 ft
Al Mankhool Rd BurJuman
Swadesh
3400 ft
Shop #8
Getting around
City Centre
Dubai6 min  ·  2.1 mi
Airports
Dubai Creek SPB (DCG)12 min  ·  4.8 mi
Dubai (DXB)33 min  ·  13.5 mi
Train
Al Fahidi Station22 min  ·  1.1 mi
Al Ghubaiba Station22 min  ·  1.1 mi
Underground
ADCB21 min  ·  1.1 mi
Al Fahidi22 min  ·  1.1 mi
Bus
Bus stop4 min  ·  1000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of AED 25 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Arabic, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu
Year renovated:
2009
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
88
Former name
Rio Hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Smana Hotel Al Raffa from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 153 verified reviews
5.5/10
Guest rating
44%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.3/10
Cleanliness
6.9/10
Comfort
7.0/10
Facilities
6.8/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.7/10
Location
7.0/10
Paid Wi-Fi
6.1/10
Staff
7.3/10
Value for money
7.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 1009 reviews
6.5/10
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