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Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre offers 17 room types, ranging from 49 sqm to 155 sqm. Nightly room prices range from 1,423 to 1,720 AED. Book your stay directly through H5star.
What Defines Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre
Elevated arrival hub
Reception, dining, spa and fitness facilities are concentrated on the 18th floor, reached by express lifts rather than a conventional ground-level lobby.
High-rise accommodation
The 275-room inventory includes guestrooms, suites and residential suites, with guestrooms and guest suites on floors 27 to 50 and residential suites above, on floors 50 to 55.
180-degree skyline outlooks
Floor-to-ceiling glazing provides 180-degree city views extending across Downtown Dubai, DIFC, the coastline and Zabeel.
Rooftop water setting
The outdoor rooftop pool is temperature-controlled and paired with a jacuzzi or whirlpool, with views toward Dubai’s towers and the Burj Khalifa corridor.
Four themed spa suites
The Waldorf Astoria Spa includes a Floatation Suite, Vichy Suite, Grooming Suite and a suite associated with hammam-style wellness.
Specialist water therapies
The spa features a hydrobath, hammam, Vichy shower and heated hammam table, alongside massage, body treatments and signature facials.
Three named dining venues
Dining is built around Bull & Bear, St. Trop and Peacock Alley, covering signature restaurant, rooftop poolside lounge and hotel lounge formats.
Residential-style interiors
Brass and walnut finishes, marble bathrooms and large windows establish a residential design language across the accommodation.
DIFC setting
The hotel is located in Burj Daman within DIFC, Dubai’s financial and professional district known for international institutions, contemporary towers and upscale dining.
Family support services
Family room options and babysitting services are available, supporting stays that require flexible accommodation and childcare assistance.
Featured Facilities at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre
- Heated pool
- Massage services
- Outdoor Pool
- Parking
- Pool bar
- Restaurant
- Rooftop Pool
- Spa
Which Type of Stay Is It Best For?
Couples can combine elevated city views with rooftop swimming, a jacuzzi and terrace drinks at St.
Trop, then choose Floatation or Vichy treatments for a quieter two-person wellness experience above DIFC.
- ✓Breakfast in the room
- ✓Pool bar
- ✓Private check-in/check-out
- ✓Rooftop pool
- ✓Room service
- ✓Wine/champagne
- ✓Live music/performance
- ✓Pool with view
- ✓Sun terrace
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Concierge service
- ✓Happy hour
- ✓Outdoor furniture
- ✓Sun loungers or beach chairs
- ✓Bar
- ✓Food delivered to guest room
- ✓Sun umbrellas
- ✓Tour desk
Wellness stays have access to four themed treatment suites, including Floatation, Vichy and hammam-focused spaces, plus a hydrobath, Vichy shower, massages, body treatments and signature facials on the 18th floor.
- ✓Spa/wellness center services
- ✓Fitness facilities
- ✓Spa/wellness center
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Massage services
- ✓Steam room
- ✓Yoga classes
- ✓Fitness classes
- ✓Fitness/spa locker rooms
- ✓Access to health care professionals
- ✓Barber/beauty shop
- ✓Beauty Services
- ✓Fruits
- ✓Special diet menus - on request
Families have access to family room options and babysitting services, while the residential-style accommodation provides larger suite formats for longer stays and an elevated setting close to Downtown Dubai attractions.
- ✓Family rooms
- ✓Board games/puzzles
- ✓Kid meals
- ✓Minimarket on site
Business travellers stay within Burj Daman in DIFC, near international financial institutions and professional offices, with express lifts, an 18th-floor reception hub, personal concierge support and a house car listed among services.
- ✓Business center
- ✓Meeting/banquet facilities
- ✓Express check-in/check-out
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓ATM/cash machine on site
- ✓Breakfast takeaway containers
- ✓Car hire
- ✓Coffee Shop on site
- ✓Contactless check-in/check-out
- ✓Currency exchange
- ✓Dry cleaning
- ✓Electric vehicle charging station
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Invoice provided
- ✓Ironing service
- ✓Laundry
- ✓Safety deposit box
- ✓Valet parking
Rooms & Rates at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre
Check rates and availability for all rooms at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre, then book securely with H5star.
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A Residential Tower Built Around Elevated City Views

Vertical arrival and public-life hub
The hotel organizes its experience vertically: express lifts lead to the 18th-floor reception, where dining, spa and fitness functions form the main public hub rather than a conventional ground-level lobby. The concept combines full-service hotel operations with residential characteristics.
Brass, walnut and marble interiors
The design uses warm brass and walnut finishes with marble bathrooms and a polished contemporary Waldorf Astoria aesthetic. Floor-to-ceiling glazing is repeated throughout the accommodation to frame Dubai’s urban panorama rather than create a resort-style environment.
High-Floor Suites Framed by Dubai’s Urban Panorama

Guestrooms, suites and residential accommodation
The inventory comprises 275 guestrooms, suites and residential suites. Guestrooms and guest suites occupy floors 27 to 50, while residential suites extend across floors 50 to 55, reinforcing the property’s long-stay and apartment-influenced character.
Floor-to-ceiling city outlooks
Large windows and floor-to-ceiling glazing provide 180-degree views across Downtown Dubai, DIFC, the coastline and Zabeel. Selected rooms are described with balconies, while larger suite formats support the property’s residential-style accommodation concept.
Marble bathrooms with Aesop products
Accommodation bathrooms use marble and are stocked with Aesop products, continuing the warm, refined material palette established by the brass and walnut interiors.
Bull & Bear, St. Trop and Peacock Alley Above DIFC

Bull & Bear’s skyline dining room
Bull & Bear is the signature restaurant, offering refined dining with skyline views. The venue is also associated with a terrace and weekly jazz nights, giving the restaurant an evening-oriented setting within the tower.
St. Trop beside the rooftop pool
St. Trop is the poolside lounge and drinks venue, located by the rooftop pool and terrace. Its role connects outdoor swimming, skyline views and terrace drinking in a single elevated leisure setting.
Peacock Alley’s classic lounge identity
Peacock Alley provides the hotel’s lounge setting, reflecting the Waldorf Astoria brand’s established social-space format. Together with Bull & Bear and St. Trop, it forms the property’s three-venue restaurant and lounge program.
Rooftop Swimming with Burj Khalifa Corridor Views

Temperature-controlled rooftop pool
The outdoor pool occupies the rooftop terrace and is described as temperature-controlled. Guests can swim or lounge beside it while looking toward Dubai’s towers and the Burj Khalifa corridor.
Jacuzzi and poolside terrace
A jacuzzi or whirlpool accompanies the rooftop pool, with St. Trop providing the associated poolside bar and terrace setting. The outdoor leisure area is defined by elevated skyline sightlines rather than landscaped resort grounds.
Four Themed Treatment Suites on the 18th Floor

A spa organized by therapy style
The Waldorf Astoria Spa contains four themed treatment suites: a Floatation Suite for a weightlessness experience, a Vichy Suite for water therapies, a Grooming Suite and a suite associated with hammam-style wellness.
Hammam, hydrobath and Vichy facilities
The spa environment includes a hydrobath, hammam and Vichy shower. The Vichy Suite also features water therapies and a heated hammam table, extending the treatment program beyond standard massage rooms.
Skyline fitness and residential support
The 18th-floor fitness center is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and skyline views. Additional services include massage, body treatments, signature facials, 24-hour room service, a personal concierge, grocery shopping assistance and a house car.
A High-Rise Base in Dubai’s Financial Core

Burj Daman within DIFC
The hotel sits in Burj Daman within DIFC, one of Dubai’s principal financial and professional districts. The surrounding urban environment is associated with international financial institutions, contemporary towers, high-end offices, luxury hotels and business traffic.
Downtown landmarks nearby
The property is described as close to Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, with access to Downtown Dubai. Upper-floor views also extend toward the coastline, connecting the central business setting with Dubai’s wider city panorama.
Upscale dining and city access
DIFC is known for upscale restaurants and easy access to the downtown core, placing the hotel within a dense district of business, dining and contemporary urban activity rather than a self-contained resort area.
What's near Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre?
Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre has 11 restaurants and 2 cafés and 1 bars within 500 metres. Nearby restaurants include Pressman's, Artisan, Carnival by Tresind, La Petite Maison, Café Belge, ShanghaiMe, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Shanghai Me, Clap restaurant, Shakespeare and co and Zaroob, while cafés include Orijins and Starbucks, while bars include Wings n Things.
Nearby transport options around Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre include Subway Station Financial Centre just 602 metres from the hotel, with Subway Station Emirates Towers 652 metres away, Bus Stop The Dubai Mall 1.3 km away, Tram Stop Dubai Trolley Station 1 2.0 km away, Tram Stop Dubai Trolley Station 2 2.3 km away, Bus Station Al Jafiliya Bus Station 2.6 km away, Ferry Terminal Al Wajeha Al Maeyah MTS 2.6 km away and Ferry Terminal Dubai Design District MTS 2.8 km away.
- Pressman's55 m
- Artisan74 m
- Carnival by Tresind105 m
- La Petite Maison199 m
- Café Belge252 m
- ShanghaiMe312 m
- L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon339 m
- Shanghai Me346 m
- Clap restaurant347 m
- Shakespeare and co406 m
- Zaroob438 m
- Nando's601 m
- Little Bangkok -urban thai605 m
- al griSSino611 m
- Tony Roma's - ribs, steaks, seafood633 m
- Sadaf Persian Restaurant667 m
- Alfie's684 m
- Garden Restaurant706 m
- Pizza Hut731 m
- Arabeska741 m
- Piccolo Mondo View751 m
- Chili's764 m
- Bento-ya Kitchen769 m
- Soho Grill784 m
- Margherita Pizza802 m
- Sushi Nation893 m
- Al Safadi900 m
- Byblos Lebanese grill917 m
- Al Fresco Italian985 m
- The Act1.0 km
- Shang Palace1.0 km
- B to B Lebanese restaurant1.0 km
- metrofalcon1.1 km
- Eat and Drink1.2 km
- Wok & Co.1.2 km
- Jashan1.3 km
- Tresind1.3 km
- Be Super Natural Kitchen1.4 km
- Hey Pesto1.4 km
- Japengo1.5 km
- CÉ LA VI Dubai1.5 km
- Chili's1.5 km
- Grill Shack1.7 km
- Tuwar Traditional Kitchen1.7 km
- Opa Restaurant1.7 km
- Pizza Hut1.7 km
- The Cheesecake Factory1.7 km
- Nordsee1.7 km
- Sarabeth's City Walk1.7 km
- Noor Alain Restaurant1.7 km
- Karam Beirut1.7 km
- Al Shafa Restaurant1.7 km
- Wafi Gourmet1.7 km
- Armani Lounge Burj Khalifa1.8 km
- Armani/Amal1.8 km
- Al Hallab and Sweets1.8 km
- Eat Greek1.8 km
- California Pizza Citchen1.8 km
- Red Lobster1.8 km
- IHOP1.8 km
- P.F. Chang’s1.8 km
- Haram Restaurant1.8 km
- Al Hallab Restaurant1.8 km
- Cocoa1.8 km
- Saladicious Grillz1.9 km
- Nazcaa1.9 km
- Günaydin1.9 km
- Abd El Wahab Restaurant1.9 km
- Al Wasel Garden Cafeteria1.9 km
- Zahr el Laymoun1.9 km
- Em Sherif1.9 km
- Souk al Bahar1.9 km
- Lana Lusa1.9 km
- Al Reem1.9 km
- The Rivington Grill1.9 km
- Claw1.9 km
- Little Jun's1.9 km
- Reem Al Bawadi1.9 km
- Al Kifaf1.9 km
- Jamie’s Kitchen1.9 km
- Margaux1.9 km
- The Meat Co.2.0 km
- Bab Al Mansour2.0 km
- Momo2.0 km
- Recipe Restaurant2.0 km
- Mohamed Jassem Mill2.0 km
- Asado2.0 km
- Arabeska Restaurant2.1 km
- Mythos urban greek eatery2.1 km
- Novikov2.1 km
- Eggspectation Restaurant Cafe2.1 km
- Al Reza2.2 km
- Nar2.2 km
- Al Baba Sweets2.2 km
- Shams Al Aseel2.2 km
- Beirut Khanum2.2 km
- Jollibee2.3 km
- Manoushe Street,2.3 km
- Wadi Darbar2.3 km
- La Mesa2.3 km
- Uling at Parilya2.3 km
- Kungfu Hotpot2.3 km
- Al Borz2.3 km
- Nezesaussie2.3 km
- Mini Pancakes2.3 km
- Al Fai2.3 km
- Red Rooster2.3 km
- Karak House2.3 km
- P. F. Chang’s2.3 km
- Coppasta2.4 km
- Mama Tant2.4 km
- Satwa Palace2.4 km
- Yellow cab satwa2.4 km
- Bosporus Turkish Cuisine2.4 km
- Benelli2.4 km
- Pappa Roti2.4 km
- Noor Al Haya Roastery2.4 km
- Raoof Sweets2.5 km
- Mizu2.5 km
- Ravi2.5 km
- Local Food2.5 km
- Al Fareej2.5 km
- Roobaru2.5 km
- Pars2.5 km
- Helen Sweets2.5 km
- Signal Plus2.5 km
- Al Khayal2.5 km
- Papa's2.6 km
- Picnic restaurant2.6 km
- The Pizza Factory2.6 km
- roxi room2.6 km
- Jumaira Flacon2.6 km
- Restaurant Maxine2.6 km
- Rhong Tiam2.6 km
- Bawaba Satwa2.7 km
- Tinapayan Goldilocks2.7 km
- Stomping Grounds2.7 km
- Pizza Company2.7 km
- Al Shams2.7 km
- Taste of Italy by Heinz Beck2.7 km
- Zoga2.7 km
- Slider Station2.7 km
- Golden Fork2.7 km
- Red Table2.7 km
- Tipanan Restaurant2.7 km
- Automatic2.8 km
- Grill Corner2.8 km
- Saladicious2.8 km
- Ortego's grill2.8 km
- Mini Chinese2.8 km
- Taipei Dao2.8 km
- Taqado Bussiness bay2.8 km
- Chowking2.8 km
- Salam Aleykum2.8 km
- Vega by Puranmal2.8 km
- Al Mallah2.8 km
- Sushi Counter2.8 km
- Wing Stop2.8 km
- Jaam & Jam2.9 km
- Turkish Village2.9 km
- Square Root2.9 km
- Yos2.9 km
- Bosnian House2.9 km
- Sultan Palace Cafe2.9 km
- Pan De Manila2.9 km
- Fuddruckers2.9 km
- Golden Fork2.9 km
- Swish Bay Square2.9 km
- Gazebo2.9 km
- Slab2.9 km
- Coco Roti2.9 km
- The Lighthouse2.9 km
- Jabal Al Noor2.9 km
- Broccoli Pizza & Pasta2.9 km
- Jabal Al Noor2.9 km
- Khafayef2.9 km
- Lolas Best2.9 km
- Bap - lebar cafe2.9 km
- La Taqueria DxB2.9 km
- Pita3.0 km
- LARTE Restaurant3.0 km
- Fudo3.0 km
- Beirut3.0 km
- Chez Charles Restaurant3.0 km
- Nayaab Handi3.0 km
- Orijins216 m
- Starbucks473 m
- All the Perks507 m
- Starbucks548 m
- Starbucks630 m
- Arabica702 m
- Tim Hortons790 m
- Starbucks804 m
- Piccolo Mondo839 m
- Caribou Coffee853 m
- Cafe b938 m
- Hakoora Cafe Difc1.1 km
- Cha Cha Chai1.1 km
- Tim Hortons1.1 km
- Starbucks1.2 km
- Parlour Boutique1.2 km
- Chez Michel1.4 km
- Cafe nero1.5 km
- Grand Cafe1.5 km
- Starbucks1.5 km
- Second cup1.5 km
- % Arabica1.5 km
- % Arabica1.5 km
- Kriskos1.5 km
- Rainforest Cafe1.5 km
- Starbucks1.7 km
- Starbucks1.8 km
- Cafe Blanc1.8 km
- Tim Hortons1.8 km
- Starbucks1.8 km
- DRS Juice1.8 km
- Café Bazza1.9 km
- Caribou Coffee2.0 km
- % Arabica2.1 km
- The Sum Of Us2.1 km
- Caffe Concerto2.1 km
- Dukkan Al Wasl2.2 km
- Sikka Cafe2.2 km
- Allo Beirut2.2 km
- Starbucks2.3 km
- Apricot cafe2.3 km
- Pawdy neighbours2.3 km
- Caribou Coffee2.3 km
- Tea Room Cafe2.4 km
- Caribou Coffee2.4 km
- kana cafe2.4 km
- Cocoville2.5 km
- Al Aseel2.5 km
- Maxine Cafe2.6 km
- Istanbul2.6 km
- Protein House2.6 km
- Caribou Coffee2.8 km
- Cafe Premiere2.8 km
- Home Bakery2.8 km
- Starbucks2.8 km
- Tim Hortons2.8 km
- Costa coffee2.9 km
- HTS Interiors Design LLC2.9 km
- Cafe Isan2.9 km
- Shakespear and Co.2.9 km
- The Lime Tree Cafe2.9 km
- European Bakery2.9 km
- Starbucks2.9 km
- Starbucks2.9 km
- S'wich3.0 km
- Saddle3.0 km
- Otaku3.0 km
- Wings n Things490 m
- Level 43 Sky Lounge Bar & Resto604 m
- Long's Bar633 m
- Double Decker Pub1.1 km
- Cubano Lito Bar and Lounge1.2 km
- Fibber Magee’s1.2 km
- The Stables1.3 km
- Cabana1.4 km
- Cirque du Soir1.7 km
- Cigar Bar Room1.7 km
- Cavalli Club1.7 km
- NEOS2.0 km
- look up, la ville hotel2.1 km
- Electric pawn shop2.2 km
- The Eloquent Elephant2.6 km
- Flowers Ale2.9 km
- poppy, renaissance downtown hotel3.0 km
- Financial Centre602 m
- Emirates Towers652 m
- World Trade Centre1.5 km
- Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall1.6 km
- max2.7 km
- The Dubai Mall1.3 km
- The Dubai Mall1.3 km
- Al Wasl School1.4 km
- Khadri Masjid1.6 km
- Nour Centre 12.1 km
- Wasl, Park 22.2 km
- Wasl, Park 12.3 km
- Wasl, Emirates Bank 22.3 km
- Wasl Road 12.4 km
- Satwa, Roundabout2.5 km
- Iranian Hospital 22.5 km
- Police Training School2.5 km
- Bus stop from Abu Dhabi to Dubai2.7 km
- Jumeirah Post Office2.7 km
- Beach Center2.8 km
- Century Plaza2.8 km
- Hana Centre2.8 km
- Dhiyafa, Road2.8 km
- Hana Centre 12.8 km
- Dubai Zoo2.8 km
- Hana Centre 22.9 km
- Hana Centre 22.9 km
- Jumeira Rotana Hotel3.0 km
- Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Seaside3.0 km
- Al Wajeha Al Maeyah MTS2.6 km
- Dubai Design District MTS2.8 km
- Burj Khalifa1.8 km
- The Waterfall1.8 km
- Dubai Fountain1.9 km
- Zabeel Palace2.1 km
- Dubai Garden Glow2.4 km
- mediclinic al bahr2.7 km
- Jumeirah Mosque3.0 km
- The Empty Quarter Gallery211 m
- Museum Of The Future841 m
Sentiment analysis
| Category | Score | Guest Sentiment |
|---|---|---|
| Cleanliness | 9.8 | Multiple guests explicitly praised cleanliness and the hotel's tidiness; one guest reported a weird smell in a room, so score is slightly reduced from perfect. |
| Service | 10 | Numerous reviews praise friendly, professional and attentive staff (multiple mentions of staff member Aynur and duty manager), repeated stays highlight consistent high-quality service despite one operational lapse noted. |
| Location | 10 | Location repeatedly lauded (views, proximity to Dubai Mall, excellent location comments), making this a standout attribute. |
| Room Quality | 9 | Rooms described as large, comfortable and luxurious by several guests; a few notes about blinds/lighting control and one smell report justify a modest deduction. |
| Amenities | 9 | Spa, pool and multiple on-site restaurants are highlighted positively; one guest noted the pool is shaded after 15:00 which slightly reduces the amenities score. |
| Value for Money | 9.2 | Not frequently called out explicitly, but repeated comments about luxury, repeat stays and overall satisfaction indicate perceived strong value for the level of service and facilities. |
| Food and Beverage | 9 | Several mentions of on-site restaurants and one explicit '10/10' for food; generally positive but not extensively detailed in reviews. |
| Overall Experience | 10 | Majority of reviews describe exceptional stays, high recommendation and intent to return; a single negative, anxiety-inducing experience was reported but overall sentiment is outstanding. |
Guest reviews
We analysed 1,386 reviews and found 182 containing specific, useful feedback about Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre. The feedback is organised by topic so you can quickly see what guests say about the property.
Staff: What guests say
151 relevant reviewsStaff are overwhelmingly described as warm, professional, attentive, and accommodating, with repeated praise for Seyam, Karima, Ayantika, and others. Guests highlight thoughtful details, fast assistance, and strong reception and housekeeping. However, concierge service is repeatedly criticized as unavailable or ineffective, while breakfast service and some staff consistency need improvement.
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The staff anticipated our needs before we even voiced them, and made our family feel not just welcome, but truly cared for.
Seyam & Darren was kind and helpful anytime you ask for anything, they will be more than happy to help, overall everyone is so kind at the hotel.
While the staff appeared friendly and well-intentioned, service during breakfast was notably inconsistent—I had to request coffee and other items multiple times before being attended to, and even then, my orders were often incorrect.
The concierge service is very poor. In fact, it is nonexistent in this hotel. They did not help us and could not book anything.See all reviews about staff
Overall: What guests say
98 relevant reviewsReviews overwhelmingly praise Waldorf Astoria DIFC for luxury, spotless cleanliness, spacious and comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast, quiet surroundings, views, and attentive staff who personalize service. Its urban business atmosphere suits business trips particularly well, though one review found it below expected five-star standards and another did not recommend it for families.
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The Waldorf Astoria Dubai is a well-maintained hotel offering clean and spacious rooms, excellent amenities, and exceptional service.
The kindness, the attention to little details and the support were something else.
Very luxurious and quiet not recommended for families for whom traveling for business trips yes
Our stay at the Waldorf Astoria was satisfactory, though it fell short of the five-star experience one might expect from such a renowned luxury hotel.See all reviews about overall
Rooms: What guests say
90 relevant reviewsRooms are repeatedly praised as spacious, clean, comfortable, well equipped, and elegantly finished, with excellent beds, bathrooms, soundproofing, and skyline or Burj Khalifa views. Notable drawbacks include occasional cleaning delays, construction noise requiring a room change, inaccurate room descriptions, a cumbersome pillar in some corner rooms, and isolated reports of dust, stains, or insects.
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The room is spacious, the soundproofing is excellent, the bed is comfortable, and they really provide more than enough bathroom amenities such as a toothbrush, comb, razor, etc. The bathtub is large.
I booked a corner skyline corner room and they gave me an upgrade to a slightly larger room but I was low down and had a view of a large roof area.
They move us to different room the next night because of the noise from the constraction site.
The rooms was dusty, curtains are stained and worn outSee all reviews about rooms
Location: What guests say
74 relevant reviewsThe hotel is repeatedly praised for its excellent DIFC location, close to Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, major attractions, restaurants, and the airport, with shops and a supermarket nearby. Guests mention central yet tranquil surroundings and attractive views, while noting construction, busy roads, occasional taxi availability, and limited entertainment options nearby.
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Great location, close to Dubai mall and many nice restaurants.
The location is also ideal: central, vibrant, and well-connected to key sights and shopping areas, yet with a peaceful, exclusive ambiance once you step inside the hotel.
Walking distance to Dubai Mall & Burj Khalifa.
it’s located in a business / residential center with very few entertainment / restaurant options unless you want to cross the road to DIFC.See all reviews about location
Breakfast: What guests say
48 relevant reviewsBreakfast is repeatedly praised as excellent, delicious, fresh, varied, and often inclusive of healthy options. Guests highlight attentive service and calm atmosphere, though some report peak-time overcrowding and inconsistent orders. A minority found the buffet average, fruit unripe, or breakfast overpriced, with limited complimentary options.
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The breakfast is absolutely world class.
Breakfast was amazing lots of diversity and I liked that they have healthy options.
service during breakfast was notably inconsistent—I had to request coffee and other items multiple times before being attended to, and even then, my orders were often incorrect.
The breakfast in the morning was not good value for money or particularly nice.See all reviews about breakfast
Check-in / Check-out: What guests say
18 relevant reviewsCheck-in/out was mixed: staff often accommodated early or late check-out requests and some arrivals were smooth, but repeated problems included rooms not being ready, waits exceeding two hours, deactivated key cards, and confusing reception placement on the 18th floor. One serious complaint involved a duplicate approximately $5,000 charge and delayed refund.
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Upon check-in, they charged me again for accommodation, approximately $5k!!
They promised to return it within 5 days, but after 12 days, the money has not been refunded.
The room was not ready and we had to wait for 2h to get it done.
They allow us to check out late.See all reviews about check-in / check-out
Facilities: What guests say
18 relevant reviewsGuests repeatedly praise the hotel’s excellent, five-star facilities, cleanliness, fresh rooms, attractive décor, and family-friendly amenities. The lobby, coffee, bar, and cigar lounge receive positive mentions, though the entrance can be difficult to find, reaching rooms requires two elevator rides, prices feel high, and one guest experienced a 2:30 AM fire alarm.
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This is an amazing hotel with great facilities and incredibly clean.
super clean & family friendly environment & love their amenities!
bar down at the lobby was also good and has friendly staff
You have to take the elevator twice to reach the room; the price is somewhat high compared to other hotels of the same level.See all reviews about facilities
Restaurant: What guests say
17 relevant reviewsRestaurant feedback is sharply mixed: many guests praise tasty, delicious or impeccable food, including the burger, and describe Bull & Bear as excellent, while others report average or bad dishes, repeated order errors, poor organization, high prices, and charges for uneaten food. Peacock Alley and the Cigar Bar receive positive mentions, though dining options may feel limited.
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The Bull and Bear Restaurant serves savoury dishes and the waiters especially Victor, Chefs, and Assistant Manager Joy made the stay memorable.
The main restaurant Bull & Bear food is very average, the staff got the order wrong the two times I went there.
beware of the restaurant BULL&BEAR, very poor organization, artificial restaurant management and prices out of budget
I was charged for food I didn't eat.See all reviews about restaurant
Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre Compared With Other 5-Star Hotels in Dubai
See how Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre compares with other 5-star hotels in Dubai across room size, price and stay scores.
| Metric | Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre | 5-Star Dubai Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest nightly room price | 1 423 AED | 1 044 AED | Above average |
| Price for 50 sqm rooms | 1 592 AED | 1 535 AED | Above average |
| Price for 100 sqm rooms | 3 351 AED | 2 633 AED | Above average |
| Price for 150 sqm rooms | 8 905 AED | 5 112 AED | Above average |
| Price for 200 sqm rooms | 6 897 AED | 4 707 AED | Above average |
| Guest Rating | 9.5 | 8.7 | — |
| Reviews | 1,386 | 1,758 | — |
| Couples Score | 9.6 | — | — |
| Wellness Score | 9.2 | — | — |
| Families Score | 7.7 | — | — |
| Business Score | 9.5 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many room types does Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre offer?
Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre offers 17 room types.
What is the price range for rooms at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre?
Room prices range from 1,423 – 1,720 AED per night.
What is the average nightly price at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre?
The average nightly room price is 1,565 AED.
What are the room sizes at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre?
Room sizes range from 49 sqm to 155 sqm.
What is the most affordable room at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre?
The most affordable room at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre is Two Queen Beds Accessible Deluxe Room, with prices from 901 AED per night.
What type of stay is Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre best suited for?
What facilities does Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre offer?
Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre offers a selection of facilities and services for a comfortable stay.
Can I book Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre through H5star?
Yes. You can check live room rates and availability and book your stay directly through H5star.
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