Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront

Tucked in Business Bay, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront has quietly become one of the more interesting upscale property options in Dubai. The setting is part of the appeal, within an easy walk of the city centre, and the location score sits in reasonable territory because of it. Inside, the rooms are polished,…

Tucked in Business Bay, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront has quietly become one of the more interesting upscale property options in Dubai. The setting is part of the appeal, within an easy walk of the city centre, and the location score sits in reasonable territory because of it. Inside, the rooms are polished, and guests pick out on-site parking, reliable wi-fi and an in-house restaurant as the small things that add up over a stay. The vibe lands somewhere between residential and editorial, which is rarer than it sounds. Service tends to read as attentive without being overbearing in guest write-ups, which usually counts for more than one would expect. With well over 7,500 reviews on the books and a solid average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €69 a night, which lands as a middle-of-the-road option for the city. Stack Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront against the better-known names in Dubai and the trade-offs become genuinely interesting.