First Collection Waterfront, DubaiFirst Collection Waterfront in Dubai, United Arab Emirates has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 119 of 453 hotels we score in Dubai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 3.3. Rooms from about $59 a night (cached, not a live quote).First Collection Waterfront is a four-star hotel located in the Business Bay district. The 22-storey building contains 327 rooms and suites, several of which overlook the Dubai Canal. It serves business travellers and tourists who want proximity to the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, a spa, and an on-site restaurant. Guests can access a shuttle service for local travel and benefit from valet or secure parking. The interior design is contemporary and modern. While the hotel offers many amenities, the local area often requires a taxi to reach specific shopping and dining destinations.What stands out

Views of the Dubai Canal

On-site spa and gym

Shuttle service available

Pet friendly accommodation

Watch out for

Small bathroom layouts

Requires taxis for local dining

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