Rove City Walk is the value choice among the new generation of Dubai design hotels, and its location near City Walk and Sheikh Zayed Road makes it more central than its price suggests. The property page lists an address at the Al Wasl and Al Safa road junction on Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Wasl, a seven-minute walk to City Walk, and the facilities are playful and practical: an outdoor pool, The Daily restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and kids' meals, a bar and lounge, a 24-hour gym, an arcade and a mini golf course, free Wi-Fi, free self-parking, dry cleaning, an electric-car charging station and an airport shuttle on request. Room types are called Rover Rooms, and the range includes a Rover Room sleeping three, a Family Interconnecting Rover Room sleeping six, a double with two double beds and larger apartment options. The page lists a property class of three and a guest score of 9.4 from about a thousand reviews.
Where it sits
The property page lists City Walk about a seven-minute walk away, Emaar Square and the Dubai Mall roughly eighteen to twenty minutes on foot, the Burj Khalifa also around twenty minutes, the Dubai Fountain two minutes by car and the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall metro station thirteen minutes on foot. The airport is about nineteen minutes by road. That makes it a convenient, affordable base for first-time visitors who plan to spend their days in Downtown, City Walk, the Green Planet and the beach at Kite Beach, which is a short ride away.
Making it work
The rooms are compact and designed for travelers who spend most of their time out, so expect a comfortable bed, a good shower and strong Wi-Fi rather than a lot of space. The pool has set hours on the page, so confirm the times if you plan to use it in the evening.
There is no beach, spa or kids' club on the property page, but the arcade and mini golf give children something to do, and family rooms mean a family of five or six can share a room instead of paying for two. A shuttle to the Dubai World Trade Centre is listed with some room types, which suits conference visitors.
Who it suits
Budget-conscious couples, families that want to save on accommodation and spend on experiences, solo travelers and friends. It will not suit guests wanting a resort, a private beach or fine dining on the premises, but the Dubai Mall, City Walk and many restaurants are close enough that you will not miss them. As with the other Rove hotels in this guide, it is a smart base if you plan to spend your money on the Burj Khalifa, the desert and the food, and your nights simply sleeping and swimming.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓The Daily restaurant with kids meals
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Arcade and mini golf
- ✓Family interconnecting rooms
- ✓Free Wi-Fi and self-parking
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
How far is Rove City Walk from the Dubai Mall?+
The property page lists City Walk a seven-minute walk away and the Dubai Mall about twenty minutes on foot, with the Dubai Fountain two minutes by car.
Does it have a beach or spa?+
No. The page does not list a beach, spa or kids' club. It does have an outdoor pool, a gym, an arcade and mini golf.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, for value. Family Interconnecting Rover Rooms sleep six, and the restaurant offers kids' meals. It is compact, so it suits families who are out most of the day.
