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title: "Canal Central Hotel, Dubai: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Canal Central Hotel in Dubai: rated 8.6 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★★ · Central Hotels
# Canal Central Hotel

Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

8.6 ·  Very good 425 reviews ·  #260 #260 of 881 in Dubai ·  4.7 Location score
## About Canal Central Hotel

Canal Central Hotel is a hotel in Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 425 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, bar, gym, airport transfer, free parking. It is 290 m from the centre of Dubai. The nearest beach is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport, Dubai International Airport (DXB), is 13 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 278

- **Floors:** 19

- **Opened:** 2018

- **Chain:** Central Hotels

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 78

Al Abraj Street

## How Canal Central Hotel scores

Better rated than 73% of hotels in Dubai

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **4.7**
-   Facilities **8.3**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **8.0**
-   Beach access **5.1**
-   Public transport **3.9**

Dubai average

## Amenities

Swimming poolSpaBarGymAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi24-hour room service

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Spa
-   Steam room
-   Massage
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Leisure

-   Nightclub

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **52**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **41**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Business Bay Metro Station محطة مترو الخليج التجاري</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">21 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dubai International Airport (DXB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">29 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dubai</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">290 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Dubai Mall Aquarium And Underwater Zoo1.2 km
-   Bastakia Quarter1.3 km
-   Vip Desert Safari Dubai1.3 km
-   Wings of Mexico1.5 km
-   Burj Park1.7 km
-   Emirates Classic Car Show1.7 km

## Canal Central Hotel: in detail

Canal Central Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Effortlessly arrange transportation to and from the airport using the hotel's airport transfer services. Discovering Dubai becomes even more accessible through the taxi and car hire amenities provided at the hotel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the hotel's ticket service and tours for reservations. During chilly days and evenings, the hotel provides an in-house fireplace to ensure your warmth. At the hotel, utilize the on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the Canal Central Hotel with convenient amenities like 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Canal Central Hotel, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms within the hotel, a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar is available to cater to your requirements when desired. In the hotel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Canal Central Hotel. Begin your day feeling refreshed and invigorated as you enjoy a delightful cup of quality coffee available at the cafe situated within the hotel. At the hotel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. At Canal Central Hotel, they are committed to catering to your unique requirements. They offer a variety of meal choices, encompassing halal alternatives for those with special dietary preferences. Create unforgettable moments with your fellow voyagers just steps away, at hotel's bar and nightclub, for a delightful evening together. Canal Central Hotel provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Conclude your holiday perfectly with a visit to massage, salon, steam room and spa on your final days. Be sure to drop by the pool at hotel at least once during your stay. At Canal Central Hotel, utmost care is taken to ensure guests' comfort. Relish your preferred beverage in your swimwear by the hotel's poolside bar. Discover the fitness amenities at hotel to maintain your health and strength during your getaway.

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## Questions about Canal Central Hotel

### How do guests rate Canal Central Hotel?

Canal Central Hotel has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 425 reviews, which is better than 73% of rated hotels in Dubai.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Canal Central Hotel?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Canal Central Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Canal Central Hotel have a pool?

Yes, Canal Central Hotel has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Canal Central Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Canal Central Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Dubai International Airport (DXB), is 13 km away in a straight line.

### Is Canal Central Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.5 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Canal Central Hotel have?

Canal Central Hotel has 278 rooms on 19 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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