Normally I stay at Le Meridien at Dubai Airport because of the excellent service and numerous good restaurants. However, it has becomed heavily booked and expensive, so I have discovered one of the best alternatives possible, The Al Bustan Rotana. This hotel is adjacent to the Meridien Village with all its restauants. Service is good, and the rooms are quite spacious and clean. Give it a try!

I am happy to write this review to provide an update to Trip Adivsor as well as contribute some new photos since the hotel has been remodeled.

If you are looking for an outstanding hotel where you will find enjoyable restaurants, fantastic customer service, comfortable rooms and a memorable experience you will want to stay at the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel. The location is perfect for the business traveler as well as those of you who may want all that Dubai has to offer and don’t want to take a loan to enjoy yourself.

I have stayed at the Al Bustan three times this year, January and twice in April. The service is consistently the same – outstanding. The staff is eager to serve the clients and make each and every person feel as if they are the only guest in the hotel. There are eight places to dine at the Al Bustan. We time our business to include a Thursday so we can enjoy the Thai buffet at the famous Blue Elephant restaurant. There is always more than enough choices on the buffet which includes select beverages (alcoholic and non alcoholic) but you will not waste your time on drink with this generous buffet. We have enjoyed steaks and fillets at the Rodeo Grille and heavenly breakfasts at the Choices restaurant buffet. There is a Benihana Japanese Steak House, Mawal Lebanese restaurant, Come Prima Italian restaurant as well as the poolside Aquarius Snack Bar. In the Main Atrium Lobby is the Gazebo Lounge complete with a two story Gazebo with baby grand piano that wafts melodies every afternoon from a trained concert pianist. This is a great place to relax or do business. There are semi private areas for meetings or just gathering for tea or drinks.

The rooms are spacious and comfortable with mini bars and flat panel TV. One would not be disappointed. There is a fitness centre with the latest in Nautilus equipment and is very clean and spacious. There are also tennis and squash courts available.

If you seek a lengthy stay in Dubai and want the beach then choose a beach resort but if you don’t need that environment and don’t mind a taxi ride everything is moments away. I have booked a three night stay for non business and in April as well for my wife and I to kick off a month long 25th anniversary celebration I like this hotel that much. I have read every review of every hotel in Dubai and have stayed in three others. Decide what is important to you, the Al Bustan covers details.

See you there.

I needed a room for a respite during an 18-hour layover in Dubai. I wanted peace and quiet, but also close to the airport. I was unfamiliar with this hotel. I found it by a web search for hotels near Dubai airport. The deciding factor was its relatively good rate for my short stay. So I took a chance on it. On arrival at the hotel early in the morning (way before normal check-in time) and bone tired after an all-night flight, I was greeted warmly and shown every consideration. I asked for a quiet, dark room. And that is exactly what I got. And even though I was checking in many hours before the normal time, there was no delay or reluctance in showing me to my room straight away. The room itself was everything I needed and so dark with the curtains closed that I could not see without turning on a light. After a refreshing morning nap I had a fine lunch at the in-house Italian restaurant. The service was great as was the food. I went back to the room for another undisturbed though shorter nap after lunch. Later in the afternoon, on the consierge's advice and via the hotel shuttle, I visited some shops and restaurants on nearby Dubai Creek. It was a beautiful day and wonderful walkng outside in the sun. I had a light supper and returned to the hotel to get ready for my flight that evening. All in all, this was a very pleasant experience and, importantly, a restful one. I'd definitely stay here again.

This is an excellent option for your Dubai stopover or business trip. The hotel is located very close to the airport - you could see the tarmac and terminal from our room - but there was no aircraft noise.
We booked a Club Rotana room which gave us access to the lounge, internet, overseas and local mags and newspapers, an excellent supper including complimetary alcohol - woo hoo.
The staff were all very friendly, and the concierge gave me a great tip - if going to Deira City Centre Shopping Mall, catch the free bus back to the hotel, as the taxi queue is ridiculous (several hundred people!!). Great tip as it got me back to my hotel in time for late checkout and flight.
I cannot comment on the restaurants as we used the lounge for both breakfast and dinner. Nor can I comment on the recreational facilities - too busy being out and about.
The room was very large with big windows and was well equipped. The bathroom was a little daggy, but just a bit too much gold for my taste??

The hotel offered great location for the airport and Deira - as traffic is such a nightmare - and is excellent value for money. I only have good things to say about our stay.