Sunday Hotel Dubai Creek Deira Formerly Excelsior Downtown

$$$$||View on mapDubai, United Arab EmiratesAl Rigga Road Next To Rigga Metro Station, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29499|
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Sunday Hotel Dubai Creek Deira Formerly Excelsior Downtown
Al Rigga Road Next To Rigga Metro Station, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29499·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Location8.7
Staff8.7
Free WiFi8.6
Value for money8.3
Comfort8.2
Who stays here
Solo38%
Couples32%
Families25%
Groups5%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Location8.7
Staff8.7
Free WiFi8.6
Value for money8.3
Comfort8.2
Who stays here
Solo38%
Couples32%
Families25%
Groups5%

4-star hotel 2 minutes from Al Rigga Metro with rooftop pool and 9 dining venues

Rooms & Suites

Excelsior Hotel Downtown Dubai offers Executive King Rooms and Superior Twin Rooms, some with panoramic city views through large windows. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobe, and soundproofing for quiet stays. All rooms are non-smoking, and guests can request a late checkout or early check-in through the 24-hour front desk.

Dining & Nightlife

The hotel has 9 specialty restaurants and bars, including the Metro Café & Lounge serving pastries and Arabic coffee, and Gallops, an Indian bar and lounge. Guests can also enjoy the Lobby Café for fresh brews, while the Nightclub/DJ and live music performances provide evening entertainment. Happy hour is offered daily, and room service is available around the clock with diverse menu options.

Wellness & Recreation

The rooftop swimming pool is open all year with a shallow end, pool bar, and stunning city views, surrounded by sun loungers and beach towels. The Holiday Spa provides massage, facial treatments, hair styling, manicure, pedicure, and a full spa lounge with relaxation area. A rooftop fitness centre with modern equipment is also available, and guests can book spa/wellness packages for combined access.

Business & Events

The spacious ballroom accommodates up to 800 guests for conferences, weddings, and large gatherings, while high-tech conference rooms cater to up to 120 attendees. Business travelers receive complimentary access to an executive lounge, and the hotel provides fax/photocopying, meeting/banquet facilities, and a 24-hour business support team. Free on-site private parking and currency exchange services add convenience for corporate guests.

Location & Surroundings

Excelsior Hotel Downtown lies on Al Rigga Road in Deira, a 2-minute walk from Al Riqqa Metro Station, and a 10-minute drive from Dubai International Airport and the Dubai International Convention Centre. Nearby attractions include Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Gold and Spice Souks, plus shopping at Al Ghurrair Mall and City Centre Deira. The area offers supermarkets, street food, and convenience stores within a 5-minute walk, with the metro providing access to all major districts.

  • Location: 2-minute walk from Al Rigga Metro, 10-minute drive from Dubai Airport
  • Rooms: Executive King and Superior Twin rooms with panoramic city views
  • Dining: 9 specialty restaurants and bars including Metro Café & Lounge and Gallops
  • Wellness: Rooftop pool, Holiday Spa, and rooftop fitness centre
  • Business: Ballroom for 800 guests and high-tech conference rooms for 120
  • Entertainment: Live music, nightclub/DJ, and happy hour daily

Licence number: 510238

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Panjabi / Punjabi, Serbian, Tagalog / Filipino, Urdu
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:8
Former name
Holiday Inn Downtown
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Rooms and availability

Executive Queen Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds1 King-size bed
  • Non-smoking
  • Balcony
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed2 Single beds
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
Superior King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed2 Single beds1 Queen-size bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Non-smoking
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Restaurant

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Laundry

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Restaurant

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Sunday Hotel Dubai Creek Deira Formerly Excelsior Downtown

💵 Lowest room price 2835 INR
📏 Distance to centre 1.4 km
✈️ Distance to airport 3.4 km
🧳 Nearest airport Dubai Creek SPB, DCG

Location

Al Rigga Road Next To Rigga Metro Station, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29499
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Al Rigga Road Next To Rigga Metro Station, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29499
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Al Rigga Road Next To Rigga Metro Station, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29499
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Sham Sham
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Al Shami Restaurant
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Rocky's Cafe
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The Palms Restaurant
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Reviews of Sunday Hotel Dubai Creek Deira Formerly Excelsior Downtown

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