Dubai: Al-Hijaz Heritage Motel (Hotel)

Address: Deira , Dubai , United arab emirates
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Lonely Planet Review

Our favourite budget Deira hotel is run by warm and welcoming innkeepers. It's inside a historic building, and while it might be short on amenities, it more than compensates with charm. And the location is perfect for exploring Deira's heritage areas.

Al-Hijaz occupies an historic building, with rooms on two floors surrounding a central courtyard. While we wish the courtyard didn't have a television and was lit with something better than blue-white compact fluorescent lighting, there's no denying the architectural elegance of the space. Though they can feel a bit cavernous for their open space, rooms are spotless, with tiled floors, satellite TV, and some charming details like carved wooden armoires and embroidery-edged pillowcases. Suites are huge. The inn is tucked between Al-Ahmadiya School and Heritage House, two of Dubai's most important and oldest buildings, both now museums. The call to prayer from the adjacent mosque is atmospheric, but really loud; bring earplugs. Note: no alcohol.