Hotel Riu Dubai

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Evgeniya

Level 11 Local Expert

A very nice place! Comfortable and friendly. I stayed there with my son and all our asks were immediately satisfied. We got a room with transparent door to bathroom, and the room was changed right after my request. The sea view was wonderful, the room clean and large. The hotel beach was always full but we could find a place every day. Animation, food, territory - is 5 of 5! The only minus is location far away from the city. But we came to relax near the sea and our goal was fully realised! Thanks a lot for your hospitality!

Oleg

Level 11 Local Expert

Hotel Riu Dubai: An unforgettable holiday in Dubai! Our holiday at Hotel Riu Dubai exceeded all expectations! From the very beginning we felt at home - friendly staff, stylish rooms and a wonderful atmosphere created a feeling of real comfort. What we especially liked: * Location: The hotel is located right on the beach, with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf. Dubai city center can be easily reached by taxi or public transport. *Rooms: The rooms are spacious, clean and tastefully decorated. We stayed in a room overlooking the sea, and waking up to the sound of the waves was just wonderful. * Meals: Varied and delicious dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The buffet included a variety of national and international dishes, fresh seafood and desserts. * Swimming pools: The hotel offers several swimming pools, including one for adults, where you can relax and sunbathe. *Staff: All staff were very friendly and attentive. Always ready to help and answer any questions. * Animation: A varied animation program for all ages, from live music to evening shows. Things to consider: * The hotel is family oriented and may be a little noisy. Overall, we highly recommend Hotel Riu Dubai to anyone looking for a comfortable and varied holiday in Dubai. The hotel is perfect for both couples and families with children.

Vidhi Doshi

Level 3 Local Expert

Amazing place, great staff, amazing food choices specially for vegeterians. A few weurd things though, no body lotion, no dental kits, no spoons or plates for rooms.

Zhanna Rakhymbay

Level 4 Local Expert

Conditioning doesnt work, you will sweat in a hotel, now is summer so it is unaccetable. Please make up your conditiong, also too much people. Hotel allows peopke to swim in pool in friday, satur, and sunday.

Илья Ткачёв

Level 9 Local Expert

Excellent hotel

Emil Tadevosyan

Level 3 Local Expert

everything fine very good hotel just need weigher on the beach

Jewgur

Level 6 Local Expert

nice

Muzaffarmirzo Abdurahmonov

Level 10 Local Expert

Super

Яна Филипсон

Level 13 Local Expert

My opinion about the rest at the hotel (rested from 3 to 7 November 2025): ➕ close location to the airport, the first to arrive. I managed to buy on the day of arrival thanks to this Delicious and varied food ➕ Good Internet connection, catches even on the beach The room, I really liked the style and planning solutions, the door that separates the bathroom from the corridor and from the toilet is a delight! ➕ The hotel staff is a separate delight and admiration😍 polite, always ready to help!It is very valuable when you see the huge number of rooms in the hotel - how many people are comfortably accommodated on the territory and attend meals - and they try to ensure everyone's comfort. The norm: - pillows, if I hadn't read negative reviews about them, I probably wouldn't have paid attention. - This is a family-friendly hotel, there is a water park here. Surprisingly, children on vacation are not annoying, it is very pleasant to look at families and couples.🫶 - The beach. Gentle entrance, no waves. But in my experience, the beaches were better☺️ the water temperature in early November is like fresh milk🤤 - The planes that fly over the hotel. I barely heard it the first night, and then I didn't catch it anymore. Well, such a thing: containers with hand soap, shower gel & shampoo and conditioner are built into the walls. Apparently, this couldn't be done with body lotion, so it's better to take your own☺️ P.S. I took pictures for myself - in the bar in the morning there is a container with water with different fillers (oranges, apples, mint) and ice, you can go and pour it into a glass, take it with you to the beach or to the pool. For me, this approach is valuable and important.

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Александр К.

Level 15 Local Expert

Hotel Rui Dubai We stayed at this hotel in November 2025. The experience is very pleasant! About everything in order. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from the airport. It is located on the bulk island of Deira. It should be borne in mind that there are only 2 hotels on the island, and there is a huge construction site around. However, the construction site, surprisingly, does not interfere with rest at all: no noise, no dust.... And planes going to land or take off don't bother either. You don't pay attention to them during the day, but you can't hear them at night, even though you slept with the windows open. There is no boardwalk, but you can walk along the beach line (one and a half kilometers in both directions) The sea is clear and transparent. We watched a family of sea turtles with my grandson every day. A lot of small, but not bright fish. The beach is always clean and just huge. There are enough sun beds and umbrellas for everyone. Three wonderful pools. Your own water park. There are several bars with good drinks, ice cream and coffee. Wonderful animation in the afternoon and evening!!! The team is just great!!! The food is at a high level!!! A variety of beautifully prepared dishes. A wide selection of salads, meat and seafood. It's just some kind of gastronomic paradise! The hotel is large, spacious, clean and bright!!! The rooms are spacious, daily and high-quality cleaning. All the staff is very friendly, neat and courteous. There is almost always a Russian-speaking staff member at the reception. You can only get to the center of Dubai by taxi. I recommend a city taxi. Their cars are always parked to the left of the hotel exit. The cost is 45-70 dirhams, depending on traffic jams and distance. They will offer a fixed-price taxi, but it will already cost 150 derham. The hotel feels closer to 5*. But as soon as the island is somewhat built up and slippers and bathrobes appear in the rooms)))), they will undoubtedly assign 5*. I highly recommend it for a vacation.

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Елена Л.

Level 5 Local Expert

I definitely recommend this hotel. The food is great, the service is great, 1500km of its own cannon beach, the water is clear, the sun beds are free. The language barrier is not a problem. The receptionist's job is to understand you!, not to try to explain what you need. They check in whenever possible and it's not necessary at 15:00, they immediately put on a bracelet and enjoy all the benefits of the hotel, there is a separate room to take a shower if there is no room. It is very convenient when checking out! The bracelet will not be removed until a transfer picks you up. Everything is done for the comfort of visitors. There are three bars on site with all kinds of high-quality alcohol, beer, cocktails. The only negative is that they don't report the toothpaste in the room)) I often had to remind them to fill it up at the reception, that was the end of the cons))

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Татьяна Филатова

Level 10 Local Expert

Riu is a great chain hotel! 👍 It is located far from the main attractions. On the bulk island of Deira. Because it's near the airport. Dubai city center is only accessible by taxi. Beautiful, new, modern, works on the usual round-the-clock "all inclusive"! Beautiful spacious lobby with lots of places to "sit". There's a bar nearby. The standard room is spacious and bright. In the rooms: free mini bar, safe, hairdryer, tea set, slippers, ironing board with iron. Shower, double sink. There is a huge window between the shower and the bedroom! Closes with a roller blind. There is a makeup mirror, cosmetics, and snow-white towels in the bathroom. The room had a partial sea view. In fact: it is located at the end of the building. With a view of the wasteland, kanashka and a bit of the sea. The rooms with a frontal sea view have a beautiful view! Wi-Fi works perfectly throughout the entire territory. And it's also very nice that the hotel does not charge a deposit! About food: the best food! A huge selection of dishes: chicken, turkey, meat, and fish (including red), many types of cheeses (including those with mold), a variety of side dishes, pizza, pasta, herbs, vegetables, salads. Fruits: apples, pineapple, watermelon, melon. And it's all very tasty! And the spicy pumpkin salad with pine nuts and dor blue cheese is just a fire! In addition to the main restaurant, there are several more A la carte options by appointment. And lots of bars: in the lobby, a sports bar, 2 pool bars. The bars have a full range of various alcoholic beverages. The cocktails at the bars are great! Mojitos, Pina coladas, everything is great. The brewed coffee is also delicious. Beach: large, wide, lots of sun beds. There are always free ones. Coating: white sand (seashell) with an admixture of shell fragments. Personally, I don't really like this kind of sand - it's prickly, but it's such imported sand on all artificial islands in the Emirates. The entrance to the sea is shallow. It's great for kids. But the view of the sea is blocked by embankments from all sides. I understand that this is necessary so that the waves do not wash away the island. But it turns out that there is no open sea. And although the water does not stagnate in principle, there is circulation, the water is clear; there is no feeling of the sea.… But that's the story with all artificial islands. In August, everything is aggravated by the fact that the water feels warmed up to 35-36 degrees. Therefore, many people swim in the pool at this time. There are 3 of them and all with cooling. There is also a water park for adults and children, a spa, a kids' club and playgrounds under a canopy. Bottom line: the hotel is great! Especially if you need a lazy beach vacation on a good all inclusive! For holidays with and without children! Especially in autumn and spring.

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Леся Геннадьевна

Level 7 Local Expert

Rooms: bright and spacious. We had a room with two large beds, soft and comfortable. The room had a small sofa, a wardrobe (with a light inside), bedside tables, a common cabinet with drawers and a mini fridge, and even an iron. Room cleaning: daily! Bed linen, towels, and toilet paper are changed every time. They were periodically left with towel figures). They wipe the floors and all surfaces in the room itself, the bathroom, and on the balcony. Sprinkle with a very pleasant aroma. Cuisine: varied and delicious! Fish, beef, lamb, chicken, turkey - who likes what more. Pasta, pizza, vegetables (fresh and baked), salads, fruits, ice cream, drinks - you will not stay hungry! Staff: friendly, helpful, always smiling. Beach: there are a lot of sun beds. There is always a lifeguard on the beach. The bathing area is fenced with buoys. There are no strong waves. The entrance is shallow, which is convenient for both children and those who do not quite know how to swim). There are fish swimming in the water, we even managed to see them! The island is still being built up, but this did not allow for rest (except for the lack of an opportunity to walk around the nearby neighborhood). In general, I have only positive impressions!

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Bonsai

Level 3 Local Expert

I didn't find any special reviews about visiting the hotel with young children, so I'll leave my own. We had a rest in mid-November with a child of almost 3 years old (2.10). About the room - before booking the hotel, I read reviews and watched reviews, so we paid in advance for the sea view room. You can take a partial view of the sea, it will also be fine, although not such a direct view. Other room categories will go out to the construction site and the dusty city, which may be OK if you leave the hotel every day somewhere in the city. We didn't travel that often, so we paid extra for the view from the window and didn't regret it. I would single out 3 disadvantages in the room - a bed consisting of 2 single beds pushed together is a very uncomfortable king-size variation. The second nuance, which many have already written about, is the strangely designed shower room. The shower floor is made without a slope and the water does not go down the drain on its own, but covers the shower area with an even layer of 1.5 cm. There is also no hood in the bathroom. As a result, after taking a shower, the whole bathroom fumes up, the towels don't dry at all, and the next time you take a shower, you step into the remaining cold water in the shower. We (and the child) took a shower in beach slippers so as not to step into the cold water. There's only soap and shampoo in the shower. There are no other accessories, but we always use only our own, so it doesn't matter to us. You can also note the tiled floor in the room and also in the shower. In November, the tiles have a relatively normal temperature, but the coolness is felt and you want to walk around the room in slippers. But in winter, most likely, the tile will be cold and your feet will definitely freeze. In other respects, there are no complaints about the room - cleaning is done every day, the cleaning quality is good, personal belongings are not touched, towels are clean, bed linen is clean, the minibar is replenished. 1.5 liters of regular water are provided every day. We also indicated a playpen cot in the booking, which was brought to the room immediately upon our check-in. About the beach: The beach is ideal for small children. A gentle approach of about 10 meters, it's not scary for a child at all. There are sometimes small pebbles, shells and starfish on the bottom, but this does not interfere in any way. There is a lifeguard on the beach. During our visit, the hotel was fully filled and there were plenty of sun beds for everyone. When we came to the beach late (by 10-11 a.m.), we always found sun beds, although sometimes we had to drag them). Towels are issued by card on the way to the beach, everything is as usual. If there was a rough sea at night, then the next day the water may be a little cloudy. In the afternoon in November, at about 3 o'clock, the wind and waves begin and many vacationers leave the beach. The beach is open until sunset, it is not recommended to swim at night. About the pools - there are 3 of them, the water is clean, there is a bar in one of the pools, but we never swam there, because we always hung out by the sea. And in general, there were very few people in the pools. About bars and alcohol - there are several bars, at each pool and in the lobby. Algogol is normal, the selection of cocktails is quite small and they are all very sweet. We drank mostly wine, champagne and beer, and sometimes we had some cocktails. There are no complaints about alcohol. About the playground and animation - there is a separate children's aqua zone for small children, but most likely children from 3.5 years old will like it. There are children's water slides, splash pads and a kids' club. Our daughter once rolled down a children's water slide and was afraid of landing in the water, so this story was not very popular for us. I've been thinking for a long time about which hotel to choose - riu or the neighboring centara - there are a lot of children's entertainment in centara, but I didn't lose out by choosing riu. Up to 4-5 years old, most children's entertainment is unnecessary and can even be dangerous. With a child of 5 years old, there will definitely be something to do at the Center, but at 3 years old it's too early. Children's animation at the hotel - the animation team is very friendly with children, always compliments them and tries to make them laugh in a funny way. Of the children's animation, in fact, there is only a children's disco at 20.00, my daughter went with pleasure. For adult animation, there is a minimum of something like an aqua disco at the pool during the day, and in the evening an hour of performances by a team of animators with theatrical performances to various themed music - abba evening, Elvis evening, etc. Then a disco. There is no such animation as in Turkish hotels such as imported bands and shows (but we didn't need it specifically this year in principle). About food: briefly, dump everything. Lots of seafood, red fish (salmon), white fish, every day there is meat, chicken, duck, turkey, vegetables, fruits, cheeses with and without mold. There's not much food, but it's just absolutely all very, very tasty. In principle, a week is enough to enjoy and try everything you would like. After a week, you start to get tired of the "monotony". It was probably the most delicious buffet of all the hotels I've been to. There are no soups for baby food, otherwise you can always find pasta, mashed potatoes, cutlets, pancakes, waffles, eggs, yoghurts and other usual dishes, and there are options for dishes without spices and sauces. If the child eats regular food, then there will be no problems with nutrition. The waiters work perfectly, the drinks arrive quickly, and all requests are fulfilled. The staff at the hotel speaks only in English. In general, the contingent of tourists is mainly Germans, Poles, French and Russians. The Germans are the most. The hotel congratulated me on my birthday, a cake, a song from the waiters, everything is as it should be. My daughter periodically had figures made of towels. There is no socket adapter in the room, you need to take it with you. Planes fly often, but they don't interfere with rest or sleep at all, even the child stopped paying attention to them on the 2nd day. About shopping and trips to the city. We took a yandex.Taxi through the yandex.taxi app. The money is debited from the Russian card as usual. You can drive into the city without traffic jams until 4 p.m. Traffic jams start after 17.00 in the evening. It takes 20 minutes to get to the center or airport in the afternoon, and in the evening you can drive this distance for an hour or more. Next to the hotel, if you walk through the center and go further to the left, you can walk in 10 minutes to the city's public beach dubai islands beach. There are beautiful sunsets, a well-maintained coastal strip and there are Starbucks and Baskin Robbins. Going for a walk in the evening is a great option. The result is that we give the hotel a sincere 4.7 points (minus, in fact, only for a joint shower) and recommend it for recreation, including with a small child.

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Екатерина Доронина

Level 9 Local Expert

The food is great, of course it will arrive by the end, but there is always something to choose from. I am glad that in addition to the main restaurant, there is a place to eat when it is closed, even after 22.00. The service depends on the person, someone from and to and with a smile from the heart and ears, and someone just to do. The beach is sandy, but since it is loose, there are sharp pebbles and shells. The beach is large, there is always an umbrella and a chaise longue. Clean. The pools are great, there are many of them, and there are bars at the pool. A great water park for children and adults. The room is clean, maybe not exactly new, but everything is clean and tidy. We were accommodated with a view of the children's area (water park, swimming pool), so it was quiet and there was no music.

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Елена Петрова

Level 30 Local Expert

The hotel is fantastic: the highest level of service, excellent cuisine. Perhaps one of the best of all our travels, and that's 30+ years. Excellent rooms, spacious and well equipped: hairdryer, ironing board with iron, kettle with tea/coffee set, refillable minibar, high-quality gels. It is small, but cozy, green and very well maintained territory. Spotless cleanliness everywhere, good location (close to the airport). A decent beach, to which I dedicated a separate review with a photo report. The fact that a large–scale, endless construction is going on around the hotel from all sides is not the fault of Riu, but the misfortune of its guests. Not all of them, of course, but those whose balconies overlook the giant construction site. Like our number 7084, for example. However, this disadvantage is the only one, and it is easily overlapped by numerous advantages. However, we also had a struggle with the air conditioner. The only way to turn off the air conditioner is to open the balcony door. But then all the construction sounds and the hum of planes taking off will be an uninvited and unwanted soundtrack to your nights. Or the air conditioner will hum and blow you out. It's a difficult choice. I liked the rousing evening animation: musicals (we got to Grease/Grease), White Night, bingo. The team of positive animators is trying very hard. As well as all the staff and management of the hotel. Smiling and efficient waiters, nimble bartenders, neat cleaners, friendly and correct reception staff. The All inclusive concept really includes everything here: not only all the drinks and great food, but also the care of the staff, and the good mood of the guests, and the transparent warm sea, and clean pools, and an aquapark, and stylish interiors. And the facilities for staying with young children (although the neighboring Centara hotel was originally designed for children, it is also comfortable and safe to relax with kids here). And even a green parrot, which gallantly sat down next to me with flowers in its beak and paw! If possible, of course, we will be happy to come back here and confidently recommend Riu to our friends.

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Level 6 Local Expert

I liked the hotel! The food is good, the room is new and clean, the plumbing is new and clean. We changed the bed and cleaned the room every day. Alcohol and drinks are good! There are several bars on site. In the evening there is an evening program, artists, then a disco. The beach is clean, white sand, lots of sun beds, the beach is right in front of the hotel, there are several pools, there is a small water park on site, fountains. The territory of the hotel is well maintained. We were in the middle of January, the temperature for sunbathing is good at about 26 degrees. The sea is a little cool, we swam, but we didn't stay in the water for long. In the evening, if you sit outside after 24 hours, you need to have some kind of jacket or jeans. There is a shopping mall, 20 minutes away, located in Deira, where you can buy clothes, medicines and Dubai chocolate. The chocolate we bought turned out to be very tasty, we bought it at the supermarket in this shopping center. We enjoyed our stay, I recommend the hotel.

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Сергей Пысин

Level 5 Local Expert

The food is excellent, the staff is helpful, the rooms are cleaned, the bar is replenished, everything is OK!.Animation for 2+ There's not much to do in the evening, it's boring, the area is very darkened, both in Rio and the nearby Centara.Planes are very uncomfortable.You can take a taxi for 40 dirhams to the Gold Market and walk along the embankment and the market.The beach is nearby, there are 3 pools.The water is clean.There's a construction site around, but it's not comforting, it just spoils the view.But there's construction everywhere in Dubai, and everything is expanding.

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Михаил

Level 11 Local Expert

The hotel itself is on a good level. A large selection of Ala maps. The water park is not fantastic, but it will suit 10-year-olds. We visited this hotel both in spring (2023) and autumn (2024). The situation has become worse because there are significantly more Russian-speaking people. The big disadvantage of the hotel is its location. There is a desert all around and you can only get to civilization by taxi (use only official ones), otherwise the price tag from the burj to the hotel will be 10 rubles. The food is good, the rooms are good too. I recommend it, but only for a one-time visit

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Алина Кириленко

Level 5 Local Expert

I'm resting at the hotel now) January 2026. I read all the reviews before the trip, some of them frankly made me laugh - negative ones from the series "planes are flying, the staff didn't keep track of the child, the cleaning was bad, etc." The hotel is wonderful, and especially in the context of the price - it is low for Dubai and rare for local all-inclusive hotels. The hotel is certainly not new and there are nuances in terms of wear and tear - but this is normal, the cleaning is good daily - everything is clean everywhere on the beach and in all common areas!! Special thanks to all the hotel staff - everyone is super friendly and always ready to help with any questions, they remember the preferences of guests in the restaurant, they are very friendly, everything is gorgeous) The food is varied to suit every taste - you can always find something to your liking and different - everything is of excellent quality and taste. The drinks are also at a good level. Also, special thanks to the animation team - super guys - they try to make the show and involve and excite the guests, while they are not intrusive at all) The hotel is super - I'll be back here for sure! What you should pay attention to when choosing , for my taste , these are not disadvantages , but just what is important to consider.: - they don't give you slippers and a bathrobe - take them if you need to - the family-run hotel does not offer dancing until the morning (but you will be entertained until 12) - not a very good hair dryer - it's better for anyone to take their own - the city is not very far from Deira - it's easy to take a taxi, it's a long way to the new center - prepare money for a taxi if you want to go (you can change money at the reception at the normal rate) - there is nowhere to walk in walking distance except the seashore - you need to go, but 30-50 dirhams and all of you are in a place where you can walk and access the subway) Thank you so much to the hotel and all the staff - a super calm, reliable all-inclusive vacation in Dubai, with the opportunity to go to the city between meals to watch everything (between the two it's delicious and I don't want to miss it)

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Ольга Малиновская

Level 8 Local Expert

We were in November, the perfect time for Dubai in terms of weather. The hotel is new, with an ultra-economical finish - just white plastered walls and the simplest tiles on the walls and floor, good plumbing. The hotel is half an hour (without traffic jams) away from the airport, planes take off over the hotel every minute, it didn't bother much. One of the huge advantages is the friendly, courteous staff, clean territory, compact water park, lots of sun beds. The sea, like in the entire suburbs of Dubai, is salty and lifeless, azure. A SEPARATE HUGE PLUS IS food. It is very diverse: seafood, different types of slaves, and delicious lamb, beef, chicken, all kinds of pasta, potatoes, always fresh salads, a variety of cheeses, lots of fruits, ice cream, pastries - everything is at the highest level! We've been to ten hotels around the world, and we agree that the cuisine is the most delicious in Rio. The whole of Dubai is within an hour and a half of the hotel, even during rush hour, which makes it an almost ideal place for both the sea and excursions. The hotel is located on an island with only two hotels, and there is a construction site, construction site, construction site.

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Хамилов Владимир

Level 6 Local Expert

The first time at this hotel, the Sons gave us a ticket and we did not regret it: at the counter, the Russian-speaking Ali immediately helped us to settle in and helped us during our stay, special thanks to him and we would like to encourage him, the food is top-notch, a variety of meat and fish dishes, desserts are perfectly placed on several trays, various sauces exotic fruits, drinks, rooms are cleaned every day plus tea, coffee,water and drinks are added in the refrigerator! The sea is within walking distance of sandy beach, water park! Evening entertainment for adults and children on the big stage!

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Евгения Добышева

Level 4 Local Expert

I liked the hotel. I ate delicious, the breakfasts are really monotonous. The alcohol is good. Animation in the evenings. I liked the proximity to Dubai, we took a taxi to the Deira shopping center. The beach is big, there are definitely enough sun beds for everyone. The sea is warm, we saw a turtle once)) Take masks with you.

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Сергей Митрофанов

Level 6 Local Expert

Please do not compare with the developed hotel service in Turkey, and your expectations will be high. Good, tasty, varied cuisine. Unobtrusive and unobtrusive service, the staff is polite and cheerful. The beach is sandy, like the whole island, WiFi catches everywhere. The rooms are spacious and clean. There is a construction site all around the island, but nevertheless nothing was heard, complete silence and comfort, unlike urban recreation. We noticed one caveat: a lot of loose tables and tables, otherwise only positive impressions and emotions.

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Александр

Level 3 Local Expert

I really liked the atmosphere at this hotel, the staff is friendly, the rooms and the hotel are clean, there are places on the beach, free slides, catamaran, kayaks and sub boards, the food is delicious, even after closing the dining room you can find something to eat, departure to the city only by taxi or transfer

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ольга камаева

Level 10 Local Expert

Great hotel! Highly recommend it! The food is excellent and varied. There are Ala-kart restaurants. Polite staff. There is a water park for children. It's small, but it's suitable for different ages and that's all you need. It's enough for children. Before that, we were at rixos in another emirate, so this hotel, although 4 stars, is not inferior in any way. There are many places to spend time in the evenings, an entertainment program for children, then for adults. There are always plenty of sun beds on the beach and by the pools. We considered this hotel and the neighboring Thai chain. We didn't regret choosing this one at all. The neighboring hotel has a much smaller coastline and because of this, the beach is the same as ours during the Black Sea coast season. And the food there is much worse, according to our friends who were vacationing there at the same time as us.

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Надежда Корягина

Level 4 Local Expert

A great family hotel. The rooms were modest -there were no slippers or bathrobes, it didn't matter to us. I really liked the food. Pineapples, melons, watermelons, passion fruit, plums, oranges every meal. The dinners are varied - red fish, fried and marinated shrimps, squid, octopus, mussels have been several times. Beef in various versions, often baked in a large delicious piece-roast beef, goat meat, mutton pistols, different chicken, pizza, various fast food. Everything is delicious, spices are minimal, there are no bags like in Turkish hotels. Alcohol is all good, vodka, whiskey, rum are all imported. The cocktails are good, not hard. The only thing is that there are no nuts or chips in bars as snacks. But it's better, they only add extra calories. Evening programs are held. We really liked the hotel

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Ирина Сбоева

Level 9 Local Expert

The hotel is excellent, there are Russian-speaking staff at the reception. There were no slippers or toothbrushes in the room, and the hair dryer was broken. They asked for it, brought it to us, and replaced it. There is a safe, refrigerator (replenished every other day), the room is cleaned every day. Our tour was exclusive, the food was all buffet, plus the bars on site are free. By the way, beach towels are also provided free of charge at the entrance, they must be handed in when leaving the beach. The weather just let me down, but this does not apply to the hotel)))

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Serg

Level 14 Local Expert

The hotel is very spacious, the rooms are clean, the Internet is stable, the food is delicious, the bars have drinks for every taste. The staff is very polite and always ready to help. My impressions are extremely positive.

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Елена Тушева

Level 8 Local Expert

Nice hotel, all inclusive! Food, drinks, entertainment, which is important. The menu is quite diverse. The beach is clean. It is cleaned every day. After 18:00, no one swims on the beach, the rescuers kick out) The room is spacious, for two people)) Cleaning every day, drinks in the fridge were updated) the staff is polite and always ready to help Thank you for a wonderful stay!

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Сергей Гуцалов

Level 5 Local Expert

We go on vacation with our grandchildren, before that we rested in Fujairah and Sharjah, good hotels, but Rio charmed with its children's water park, the work of animators in the evening programs of "Ryuland", cleanliness, friendly staff, delicious varied food for all preferences, high-quality drinks. In short, Rio has already hosted us three times, and to be honest, I don't want to look for anything good. We like Rio!!

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Екатерина К.

Level 3 Local Expert

Nice family hotel) The food is good and varied. Aquapark, three pools. There are always free places on the sun beds. There is a large coastline, you can take a walk. I recommend the hotel, it's what you need with children. The only drawback is that there's not much place to go out for a walk, they're building a shopping center opposite, but I think it's only a matter of time. Soon there will be a great area to walk around as this area is in the process of landscaping

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юлия л.

Level 7 Local Expert

Nice rooms, courteous staff, good animation. The food is excellent and varied. Seafood, lamb, mutton, soups, fruits. Everything is there, everything is delicious. There are no salads made from half-eaten vegetables and sausages for breakfast, as in many hotels in Egypt. It was a little uncomfortable, there were a lot of people in the dining room, but they always found us a table.

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Виктория Вялова

Level 5 Local Expert

We stayed with our daughter at this hotel from February 15th to 21st. During this period, there were few Russians, to put it bluntly, our compatriots usually come by the end of March, but I must say right away, the first three days there was wind, and it was uncomfortable both on the beach and in the water, but then calm settled, the water was like in the summer in the Black Sea, and it was very comfortable. So there should be a vacation in the UAE in February. We arrived at 6 a.m., and we were the first to arrive at the hotel. As many people write here, we were given bracelets (blue for adults, red for children :), red ones are most likely under 21, alcohol is not poured with red ones) and we can hang out on the territory. The suitcases were left to the right of the entrance, the license plates were glued on them, and they gave you the spine. We were immediately warned that check-in was at 15, it was possible to pay an additional 199 dirhams for early check-in, but we only had dollars, and the hundred were 2006, they were not accepted. The problem is only in hundreds, small dollars are torn off everywhere with their hands :). Honestly, I wasn't going to pay, especially since the room would have to wait anyway (cleaning, etc.). Bars open at 10.30, we slept outside on soft sofas, changed into lighter clothes in the showers and climbed into the bar, cheered up, and after 11 we received a message that the room was ready. No one brought our suitcases to our room, so we took the electronic key and drove ourselves. I must say right away that there is no discrimination, everyone is sitting and sleeping in the lobby like a sweetheart. The only thing is, we took this hotel as part of the tour, and the reception said that we had a reservation for the side minus the first or first floor, like, the cheapest rooms, although there was no word about it in the ticket, in the end they gave us 2091, the second floor, a view of the construction site and a bit of the bay, in the morning the sun was rising, things were drying, the room was great, with a bathroom, no mold, we were satisfied. They came down right away, asked for slippers, and brought them to the room while we were gone. Cleaning was done every day, the water was replenished, the mini-bar was not used, I will not say about the replenishment: there was cola, sprite, fanta, only 2 jars each. Shower gel is normal, towels were changed every day, even though we didn't throw them on the floor. In general, everything is perfect. I tipped a couple of times for 3 dirhams. The food is awesome, plus 4 kg per week :), lots of fruits, seafood, meat, cuisine from different countries is represented, my daughter specialized in pizzas, I tried just a little bit, especially new for myself. However, this has already been written about a hundred times. All themed restaurants are interesting, their app didn't work for me for some reason, we signed up at the reception. We walked along the city boardwalk along the beach, took coffee to Starbucks, because what was poured for breakfast was terribly sour! Take the boardwalk to the left, along the beach of the neighboring hotel. It's very atmospheric in the evening! We took a kayak once, for free, but we need to register with them in the application and sign a liability agreement. But it's so-so, everything is in the buoys, there's not much room to swim. I had a private tour of Dubai booked, and from a hotel guide (we have a Pegasus) I took a tour of Abu Dhabi, $90 per person with dinner, they charge any currency, you can even pay with a card. I liked the tour, but they didn't bring us to dinner both times :) fortunately, there is a sports bar where you can assemble either a sausage in a bun or a cutlet, plus all kinds of vegetables, sauces, a cut cupcake, fruits. What else, birds are singing on palm trees, parrots are flying, beach towels are provided, you go to the beach - you take a card in exchange for a wet one, you want to change it, please, you go back, you handed in the towel, you took the card. I won't say about the animation, it's there, but we've never gone. My 15-year-old daughter only hung out at the water park. Check-out is until 12, then you put your suitcases to the left of the entrance and then you hang out. We were at the beach all morning, then we rented a room and just went swimming in the bass, had lunch, and changed clothes in the shower again. By the way, I broke a glass in the room, no one demanded payment from me, but they didn't bring a new one, but I didn't ask, there were still mugs. Overall, it's a great vacation, I didn't have enough time for a week, I want to travel everywhere, and I have very little time left for such a luxury hotel. The bay is so-so, fish swim, shells were collected, a sea urchin was seen, a crab was rescued, night races were saved, they threw into the sea, barefoot everywhere, but I liked the Mediterranean more. And it's also annoying that construction is everywhere, and at night you look longingly at the lights of Dubai at night :), but you won't get there, just a taxi.

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Валерия

Level 6 Local Expert

The food at the hotel left much to be desired. Meat and fish were not marinated and cooked on the stream, as for a large number of people. Although the selection of dishes was quite large, it was difficult to find something delicious. Compared to Turkey and the Dominican Republic, the food at this Dubai hotel was disappointing. Even during trips to other places, the food did not make an impression, although expectations were high. The hotel itself is quiet and peaceful, with a Playground, swimming pools and bars on site. If you do not expect a holiday in the style of Turkey or the Dominican Republic, then the hotel is quite suitable.

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Татьяна Пустякова

Level 5 Local Expert

Riu is a great hotel, the cuisine is very diverse, delicious, the staff is polite, the service is pleasant, fast and attentive. The animators are funny guys, they try their best. The beach is nearby, clean and large, the entrance to the sea is smooth, sandy. The bars and pools are great, and there are slides for adults and toddlers. The cocktails are delicious. It was in January 2026. The weather is comfortable, it's not hot, we swam and sunbathed. I liked everything very much, we will definitely come back. To the center by taxi 30 min.

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Maria

Level 21 Local Expert

Super hotel ,top-class food ,3 Alaska restaurants, all decent ,cafeteria,bars ,spa complex class !!!The rooms are large and comfortable with all accessories!!!the animation is excellent, I definitely recommend it!!!

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KozlovaDarina27

Level 8 Local Expert

We love the Rio network very much! The food is super - varied cheeses, seafood, fruits, meat for every taste. The hotel is fresh and beautiful! The beach is gorgeous, close to the center. We could hear planes , but that didn 't bother us .

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Наталия Ставер

Level 10 Local Expert

Everything is fine! And varied and delicious cuisine, excellent service, cleanliness, linen change and room cleaning - daily (we rested / stayed in this hotel for 10 days!), perfect cleanliness everywhere, including the beach! Excellent, well-maintained territory. Very customer-oriented staff, all very friendly. I highly recommend this hotel. I can write endlessly.))) We will definitely come back here again!

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Денис Филиппов

Level 14 Local Expert

We had a rest in December 2025. Excellent hotel and location. 15-20 minutes by taxi to Dubai Mall. There are three heated pools, two of them with a water bar. Clean, cozy, modern rooms. There are three a la carte restaurants for every taste. The main restaurant has a wide variety of dishes and drinks. Good animation. I recommend.

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Александр Г.

Level 11 Local Expert

Great hotel. Nice beach. Excellent staff. An all-inclusive food system with alcohol. Daily room cleaning. The hotel is located not far from the center of Dubai.

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Александр

Level 5 Local Expert

The hotel does not match its ratings and positive reviews at all. Staying here is a complete disappointment. Cons: 1. There is no sound insulation at all. You can hear the neighbors, the staff, the cleaning — a complete sense of a hostel. 2. There is no ventilation. The humidity is constant: everything fumes up, clothes and towels do not dry. 3. The cleaning is disgusting. 4. Noise around the clock. They drill at night, then they work outside during the day. Complaints do not give results — maximum apologies, but the next day everything repeats. 5. Ants on the balcony. I had to pour boiling water over them. There is a special warning for families with children.: The hotel is completely unsuitable for holidays with children. There is no children's playroom, entertainment, or safe walking areas. Animation is symbolic, half an hour a day at 20:00. There's a construction site and wastelands all around, there's just nowhere to go. One day, the children's pool was simply closed.

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Юлия

Level 10 Local Expert

It was wonderful!!! Everything is top-notch, from the food and service to the beach, animation and everything else. This hotel is definitely not a foursome. This is a place where you want to return more than once! And a big plus is that the hotel is located 20 minutes from Dubai, we went to both the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Marina.😊

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Татьяна Сухарева

Level 9 Local Expert

A great place to relax with friends or family, all conditions!Very friendly and courteous staff!Cozy rooms, delicious and varied food and drinks!

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Елена Каленикина

Level 6 Local Expert

A good hotel, although "tired", but everywhere is clean, washed, swept without ceasing. Comfortable mattresses, deck chairs are enough for everyone. Friendly staff. Amazing lunches, delicious dinners. Alcoholic drinks for every taste. There were not enough slippers and dressing gowns. If we're going to the UAE again, we'll definitely stay here.

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Анна К.

Level 6 Local Expert

It's a very nice hotel. Definitely recommend it.Even though it's 4 stars, I'll give it all 5! The hotel is modern and clean. The food is excellent, there is a lot of everything, everything is fresh and delicious. The attitude towards Russians is good and friendly. Overall, the situation is very encouraging.

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Ольга

Level 5 Local Expert

Great service, great food. Pleasant, smiling staff - everything for a tourist. The rooms are cleaned daily. There is a private beach and pools - you can choose where you want to swim. Everything is included in the hotel: sun beds, beach towels, free wi-fi. We were satisfied.

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Скамаркевич Евгений

Level 7 Local Expert

This is one of the best hotels where we were lucky enough to relax! The food is amazing, this is the first hotel where I gained weight.😅 The child went to get a supplement I'm ready to sing the praises of one meal endlessly))) The water park is beautiful, not a single seam is felt. The pools are gorgeous. With a full hotel, you don't feel any people at all, only during meals))) Nobody occupies the sun beds either, apparently they burned down in hell)))

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Лариса П

Level 13 Local Expert

I really liked the hotel. There were three of us - me, my husband and a 5-year-old child. We took a standard room. We were worried about how the three of us would be there, since the sofa in the photo looked modest, but by our arrival the sofa was laid out and it turned out that my son had a full-fledged adult bed. The room is spacious, with partial sea view. They clean up well, everything was fine. There are several swimming pools on the territory, including those that are not deep for children. There was no way to get my son out of there. I liked that the guards are watching so that the children do not swim into the deep part - they immediately make a remark. A cool water park, there is also a children's room and a mini playground. There were plenty of deck chairs for everyone, even during rush hours. The sea is just amazing. Warm and shallow. The only thing that brought sea urchins from somewhere a couple of times, it's clear that there's a reef somewhere nearby, I've never seen this before. The guards gave them a large net and they were pulled out by vacationers. The food is quite decent, everything is delicious, there was enough of everything. However, it seemed to us that the main restaurant should be bigger, there were a lot of people, everyone was running around with drinks, spilling and so on. There were a lot of fruits, all very tasty. Ice cream is freely available. The hotel is next to the airport, so planes are constantly flying nearby, you can hear it. It doesn't bother you much, but you can hear it. It is also far from the center, but you can always take a taxi at the exit of the hotel. In general, the hotel looks like a good 4 stars.

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Кристина Д.

Level 8 Local Expert

Food is something unreal, very tasty, there is everything for every taste and color. The staff, as always in this hotel chain, is trained for 5+, 1 line of the sea and not for fabulous money, which is very pleasing. Water park, children's room, kids will have something to do while adults enjoy the bar)) Another advantage for me is the proximity to the airport, you do not need to shake on the transfer for another 1.5-2 hours after the flight, as well as the return trip, 15 minutes and you are at the airport. On the one hand, the hotel includes all the delights of all inclusive, with the sea, on the other hand, the price is quite budget for Dubai itself. It is very convenient for those who want to relax habitually near the sea and with all-inclusive meals + see Dubai, since it is not very convenient to travel from other Emirates for a long time. And in Dubai itself (in the center) you will not find hotels with 1 sea line to buy, if only on a Palm Tree, but this is a completely different price. For me personally, and I sleep very lightly, planes did not interfere, day or night. Of the cons - I lived on the 5th floor, in the wing above the restaurant, the smell from the kitchen went into the hallway of the floor, it was not always "delicious")

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