Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection® Reviews: Everything Guests Say

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Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection® 📍 Al Falea Street, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, 24454, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 5 Star Hotels in Dubai Rating: ★ 9.0 115 total reviews 49 relevant reviews Book this hotel

We reviewed 115 reviews of Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection®, of which 49 contained specific, relevant feedback. We’ve grouped these insights by topic to make it easy to see what guests say about each aspect of the property.

Of the reviews analysed, 66 were excluded because they contained little or no specific feedback relevant to the detailed analysis.

33 relevant reviews

Guests frequently praise this beachfront resort for family-friendly facilities, pools, gardens, food, attentive staff, Arabic décor, and strong value for Dubai. Recurring drawbacks are dated rooms and lifts, construction and closed facilities, poor communication about disruptions, and inconsistent perceptions of its five-star standard. The Club Lounge and beach access stand out positively.

I understand there’s a lot of building and the hotel can’t control some, but they should not misrepresent the hotel with unopened facilities but intrusive building, there should be better communication - I addressed this and they said there were disclaimers, but that was a lie and the building works is only just starting, so will take a while.

★ 4.0

A big, big positive about the hotel is the Club Lounge, everyone working there are a credit to the hotel, from the ever smiling Manager and his waiting staff to the chef’s in the kitchen, they all play a part in creating a great space!

★ 10.0

This time with all the family I just think although a great hotel by European standards it’s just not got the polished finish that others in Dubai that I’ve stayed in has (zabeel zaray, medinat and Atlantis).

★ 6.0Family

I liked the fact that this is not a traditional Marriott hotel, it has Arabic "flavor" added everywhere, and the lobby and room has traditional Arabic décor which makes it unique and beautiful.

★ 10.0Family

But, the biggest issue is the sheer duplicity of the hotel l, they provided a note on check in regarding the infinity pool and was due to open that day, but didn’t.

★ 4.0

No broadcast on the tv page or any communication until I complained, similarly other facilities aren’t open or in maintenance, which is required but nothing is communicated.

★ 4.0

The noise you get used to, after all it is the Habtoor Grand Resort, lots of things going on & people everywhere, at an excellent price.

★ 8.0Partner

I stayed here last July for a quick break with my son and we both enjoyed the property although there was building work going on.

★ 6.0Family

Amazing experience I have stay at habtoor before so I recommend this hotel for our girls trip,I booked 4 rooms in total this time.

★ 10.0

I like this resort it s clean and convenient for families and couples for people like to attend a nice vacation in dubai.

★ 10.0Family

We checked a lot of different hotels and decided on Al Habtoor Grand Resort and we’re so glad we did.

★ 10.0

We visit this hotel for the second time - the first time we got an upgrade, that won our hearts.

★ 10.0

Stayed here a number of times as I believe best value for family friendly 5 star hotel in Dubai.

★ 10.0

At 8 o’clock in the morning, the cleaners began vacuuming and talking loudly in the corridor, disrupting my sleep.

★ 2.0

Disappointed that more extensive work was going on and that it was a messy site in that respect.

★ 6.0Family

If you get tickets for La Perle, please go, it’s an amazing show & another great Dubai experience.

★ 8.0Partner

Beach front and buggy ride to that spot with Sunset views of the Wheel are worth a visit.

★ 10.0Partner

Firstly I want to say the hotel and resort is beautiful, one of my favourite in Dubai.

★ 10.0Family

Having stayed at numerous hotels in Dubai I was slightly disappointed with the Habatoor this time round.

★ 6.0Family

It is very misleading they are trying to sell this as five star, for the money paid.

★ 4.0

This is the first time we’ve ever returned to a hotel the place is so good!

★ 10.0

We are sorry that this time we were refused this, though we were celebrating an anniversary.

★ 10.0

Thank you to all the team at the hotel we will definitely be staying there again.

★ 10.0Partner

It’s not the most modern in Dubai but the people really make this place special!

★ 10.0

Had a really enjoyable time over the week we spent there.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Stayed here for the first time and absolutely loved it!

★ 10.0Family

From start to finish, our stay couldn't be faulted.

★ 10.0

Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again.

★ 10.0

Special thanks to Ranjit at the hotel reception.

★ 10.0Family

We definitely coming back to this hotel.

★ 10.0

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Staff are repeatedly praised as exceptionally friendly, attentive, professional, and helpful, especially in the club lounge, concierge, restaurants, housekeeping, and pool areas. Specific recognition includes Raneem, Thomas, Mayat, Abu, Joseph, Imran, and others. However, some guests reported inconsistent service, a 90-minute room-service wait, poor follow-up, distrustful checks, and pushy taxi sales.

The staff make this hotel and some of the food places in the Half Board option, particular mentions to Raneem who is a diamond in trying to resolve issues, Abhisek and Rohan at the Pool bar, Sofia, Myat and Matti in the Club lounge all went the extra mile and should be applauded.

★ 4.0

I asked for two towels at this pool from the lifeguard for my friend and I - he asked if my friend had a room at the hotel - which of course she did.

★ 8.0Friends

The staff make this experience, whether this is the house keeping staff, the restaurant staff or the front office staff, they are there to help ensure that your stay is pleasant and problem free.

★ 10.0Partner

Great smiling service all around with extra thanks to cleaning on first floor in the Abu Dhabi wing, the life guard in the Infinity Pool area and the staff of the Horizon lounge.

★ 10.0

The member of staff came to the room - checked the mini bar, put all contents in the fridge and then locked the unit the fridge was in, in front of us.

★ 8.0Friends

A special shout out goes to Joseph at the beach who realised I had some tar on my feet and very gently and kindly cleaned it all off for me.

★ 10.0

Despite extending my stay by one night to try and relax, the persistent issues and lack of support have made my stay anything but restful.

★ 2.0

I also communicated this to the fitness center staff, requesting to be notified once the facilities were working, but received no response.

★ 2.0

I also communicated this to the fitness center staff, requesting to be notified once the facilities were working, but received no response.

★ 2.0

All the staff were very friendly thanks to mayat in the club lounge who looked after us always smiling and friendly

★ 10.0Partner

From the reception, the breakfast, house keeping, pool, and also staff at the entrance, Every single of them were amazing.

★ 10.0

Concierge were brilliant we left a case in a taxi and they tracked down the driver and got it returned

★ 10.0

She refused and, to my astonishment, suggested that I go to another hotel if I didn’t like Royal Meridien.

★ 2.0

She refused and, to my astonishment, suggested that I go to another hotel if I didn’t like Royal Meridien.

★ 2.0

Can't speak highly enough about all the staff, especially Hussam, Shania & all the others in the Club Lounge.

★ 8.0Partner

Upon arrival, I was surprised to find that I had been assigned a lady specifically for sales products.

★ 2.0

Upon arrival, I was surprised to find that I had been assigned a lady specifically for sales products.

★ 2.0

There are pushy staff by the front door trying to get you into a more expensive hotel cab.

★ 4.0

The property enjoys great staff, they were looking to attend all our needs, were always friendly and helpful!

★ 10.0Family

I informed the attendant, who promised to call maintenance, but no one followed up or took action.

★ 2.0

I informed the attendant, who promised to call maintenance, but no one followed up or took action.

★ 2.0

The wonderful and friendly staff that support it who were so friendly and helpful.

★ 10.0

Excellent Service - Food and Room Service - cleanliness and staff are excellent.

★ 10.0Partner

Great suggestions on food and very good overall in his service.

★ 10.0Family

This just let down what would’ve been a perfect stay.

★ 8.0Friends

Despite escalating this issue to management, no resolution was provided.

★ 2.0

I am extremely disappointed with Al-Habtoor Autograph in Dubai.

★ 2.0

There was always a smile & a warm welcome.

★ 8.0Partner

The staff were incredibly helpful, professional and friendly.

★ 10.0

Yet, they had my credit card anyway!

★ 8.0Friends

21 relevant reviews

The hotel’s standout strength is its location: a beach at the back, easy walks to JBR Beach Walk, Dubai Marina, restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Guests praise the area, rooms and views, but recurring concerns include loud Beach Club or Zero Gravity music, frequent parachute-plane noise, and occasional reports of dirty sand and sea.

It was also shameful that a Russian flag is displayed proudly outside the hotel in the current situation - although not surprising as hotel was mostly Russian guests.

★ 4.0

The NOISE was dreadful - coming from the private pool next to the beach which was belting out disco music so loud it gave you a headache.

★ 4.0

Last of all the peacocks, they apparently belong to hotel next door but that doesn't stop them crying at all hours of the day & night.

★ 8.0Partner

It’s a great location near to jbr walk and the beach area is great if you don’t mind the music which we don’t

★ 10.0

Its about a 10 minute walk to the marina area and just 3 minutes to a mini mart and and a super market.

★ 10.0

However, it’s not peaceful - if that’s what you like - Beach Club music and a plane constantly taking off and landing.

★ 8.0Friends

Small planes taking off to drop parachutists, every 20 mins or so, from runway at end of beach in front of hotel.

★ 8.0Partner

The hotel itself was beautiful and clean and was a short walk from the marina and JBR, filled with restaurants.

★ 10.0

Biggest disappointment was the beach - it was dirty, with old sunbeds and people leaving their garbage in the sand.

★ 4.0

They hotel is located in a nice area, it’s quite but walking distance from all the restaurants and bars.

★ 10.0Family

The views from lounge & back of hotel are outstanding, especially at night, when the wheel lights up.

★ 8.0Partner

Great location, easy access to shopping and entertainment as well as the beach located at back of property.

★ 8.0Friends

The sea was not clean either - I swam into human feces which is simply disgusting.

★ 4.0

We had a view of the pool and and 3 minute walk to the beach.

★ 10.0

Beach is at the back of hotel, with sun deck chairs and bar service.

★ 10.0Family

I love the beach so have experience with many of the Jumeriah beach hotels.

★ 8.0Friends

Dubai is more expensive than ever so some compromise is necessary for most.

★ 8.0Friends

Great position within walking distance of the JBR Beach Walk and Dubai Marina.

★ 10.0Partner

The beach has so much room and the beds are so comfortable.

★ 8.0Friends

The Zerogravity club near runway, that play music some nights until 3.30am.

★ 8.0Partner

JBR beach resort and the Marina were a short walk away.

★ 10.0Family

This lack of consideration for guest comfort is unacceptable.

★ 2.0

Had a perfect stay in the marina area.

★ 10.0

Habtoor is very hard to beat on location.

★ 10.0Family

Great hotel with amazing location and amenities.

★ 10.0

Good location with excellent rooms and view.

★ 10.0Family with Children

My one concern was the overall noise.

★ 8.0Partner

Excellent hotel in a great location.

★ 10.0Partner

Beach on doorstep

★ 10.0Family

Nice beach.

★ 6.0

21 relevant reviews

Rooms are repeatedly described as spacious, clean, comfortable, and well appointed, with excellent views of Dubai Marina, Ain Dubai, and the sea. Club rooms and lounge access offer strong value. However, some rooms and lifts feel dated, with occasional mould, faulty lighting, leaks, delayed housekeeping, maintenance noise, and a lack of balconies.

They gave a us lovely fruits bowl and this delicious chocolate mousse in the room for our anniversary and they also provided bottle of waters every day.

★ 10.0

The amazing view from the balcony can't be any better ! You can see Ain Dubai, Atlantis and Burj Al Arab from the balcony!

★ 10.0Family

On arrival, after an overnight flight, we really appreciated the use of an area, where we could rest whilst we waited for our room.

★ 8.0Partner

The room had faulty lighting that I had to report 3 times to get fixed and not all the light switches worked.

★ 6.0

The room was in bad condition, with old noisy air conditioning and a very unappealing bathroom which had signs of mould.

★ 4.0

The room we were given was amazing with one of the best views of Dubai marina and the Dubai eye.

★ 10.0

The room didn’t get made up till 6.15pm despite us phoning twice at 3 and 4 to request this

★ 10.0

We stay in the club rooms which are great value for money lots of food and drinks included

★ 10.0

Stayed in a club room which was advertised with a balcony and 2 free tickets to a show.

★ 6.0

The rooms just need a bit of quality updating and to make them a bit more contemporary

★ 10.0

The room was really good with part of the AIN wheel view and the sea view.

★ 10.0

The hotel itself is maintained but looking dated in the rooms and lifts.

★ 4.0

Furthermore, today I was awakened early by maintenance staff working near my room.

★ 2.0

When it rained the hotel had buckets out everywhere and was leaking everywhere.

★ 6.0

Go for the club room if you can and save some money.

★ 8.0

We booked the Clubrooms that gave us assess to the Club lounge.

★ 10.0Family

I would stay again if the price was right.

★ 8.0Friends

The hotel is spotlessly clean and the rooms lovely

★ 10.0

The room was excellent and the view was fantastic.

★ 10.0Partner

The room was big and comfy very clean!

★ 10.0

Beds are super comfortable with quality sheets.

★ 10.0Family

Good location with excellent rooms and view.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The high standard of the rooms.

★ 8.0

Although we would appreciated a balcony.

★ 8.0

The rooms were so comfortable.

★ 10.0Family

Room was great.

★ 10.0

Beautiful spacious room.

★ 10.0

13 relevant reviews

The hotel has two pools: a busy family pool with children’s facilities and a peaceful adults-only infinity pool overlooking the sea, ideal for sunset drinks. Guests praised the pool, gardens, service, spa and activities, but recurring concerns include crowding, construction noise, smoking at the adult pool, and some worn or missing tiles.

There are 2 different pool, one family pool with things for kids and the other adults only pool, it’s an infinity pool facing the sea.

★ 10.0

The only pool (which is too small for the crowd of people and needs upgrading too with missing tiles and general wear and tear)

★ 4.0

However, it’s a large pool, with a dedicated children's pool & play area but there were still plenty of small children in the pool.

★ 8.0Partner

There is an outdoor infinity pool for adults only & a lovely place to have a cocktail & watch the sun go down.

★ 8.0Friends

Pool area and gardens are excellent although there is now building works next door which look like will take years

★ 10.0

There is some building works going on at the moment so there is dome bousr around the pool area.

★ 10.0Partner

The main pool is quite nice but lot of families & children there & it’s not deep.

★ 8.0Friends

The infinity pool which is over 16s was nice, but full of people smoking.

★ 4.0

The large pool had to be avoided - simply full of children and packed.

★ 4.0

There is also a lovely adult only infinity pool, with great views.

★ 8.0Partner

We used the spa, pool and kids club which was great.

★ 10.0

This is definitely a family hotel, lots of children under 5.

★ 8.0Partner

We used the pool everyday and it was amazing

★ 10.0

The sunset view from this pool is amazing.

★ 10.0

Pool is amazing with spa and activities.

★ 10.0Family

Contractors were rude in the pool bar.

★ 4.0

Service at the pool was great 👍

★ 10.0

Very nice with adults only infinity pool.

★ 10.0

This made the pool area busy.

★ 8.0Partner

It didnt bothef us.

★ 10.0Partner

Adult pool so peaceful.

★ 8.0Friends

2 pools,

★ 10.0Family

Wide beach

★ 10.0Family

10 relevant reviews

Perhaps the restaurants could also update their menus listing the various allergies I. E glutin, nuts and diary as this becoming the norm in Most places.

★ 10.0Partner

Some points of improvement are the breakfast, as we thought it had a very limited range of selection.

★ 8.0

My only suggestion would be to have a menu or more information catering to any allergies.

★ 10.0Partner

Breakfast buffet options limited and was not impressed with the food/quality at Andreeas Beach Grill

★ 8.0Friends

Hotel had great food the breakfast lounge was over the top! 10/10

★ 10.0

The breakfast in the morning was fantastic with lots of choices.

★ 10.0

Probably the best selection from all the hotel we ever stayed.

★ 10.0

Breakfast was great and views from the lounge were awesome !

★ 10.0Family

The breakfast was very good,

★ 10.0Partner

Breakfast choice was fantastic.

★ 10.0Family

Breakfast is fab.

★ 8.0Friends

Breakfast good.

★ 10.0

Super breakfast,

★ 10.0

9 relevant reviews

Also cable tv choices were limited and tv was not compatible with device screen sharing or chrome cast.

★ 8.0

Habtoor supports tennis so there are courts & coaches which I used.

★ 8.0Friends

There’s also a private beach with lots of sun loungers provided.

★ 10.0

When I visited the sauna and steam room, neither were operational.

★ 2.0

Additionally, my experience with the hotel’s amenities was equally unsatisfactory.

★ 2.0

The facility is every thing you expect in a resort.

★ 10.0

All the facilities are clean and well maintained.

★ 10.0Family

The facilities were excellent and so well maintained.

★ 10.0Family

The facilities and cleanliness is outstanding.

★ 10.0Partner

Facilities good

★ 10.0Family

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I was offered a complimentary meal at any of the restaurants in the hotel, but when we went to book it the next day we were told it was for the buffet only.

★ 6.0

The restaurants are pretty average - we usually walked next door to Le Meredien for dinner.

★ 8.0Friends

Food in the restaurants is average at best despite twice the price of better restaurants nearby

★ 8.0Family

The buffet was not good as expected on our full board.

★ 6.0

Food as always excellent no matter what restaurant you dine in

★ 10.0

Buffets are 5 star with quality food and variety.

★ 10.0Family

Lovely restaurants with delicious food.

★ 10.0

Check-in / Check-out: What guests say

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4 relevant reviews

We arrived first thing in the morning and the check in not until 3pm but they provided Travellers Lounge which we could rest until the check in and also they provided the same Lounge after we check out as our flight was at 1am and there was also shower so we could freshen up.

★ 10.0

I frequently called to ask for baby milk, expecting to get charged at check out, but they didn’t!

★ 10.0

I recently checked into Al-Habtoor Autograph in Dubai on Saturday for my university graduation.

★ 2.0

Aman on reception who checked us in.

★ 10.0Partner

3 relevant reviews

Didn’t know this but if you book through hotels.com or any other website you won’t get your bonvoy points which is a bit disappointing given the amount you pay

★ 10.0

The concierge try hard to convince using the hotel taxi that was almost double the price.

★ 8.0

Advertised free hotel shuttle from airport, which did not exist.

★ 8.0

The only issue was with taxi.

★ 8.0
Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection®

Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection®

Rooms11Price rangeAED 741 - AED 4 380Room size range40 - 139 m²
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