Location - Al Raffa, Bur Dubai
MRA Grand Hotel sits in Al Raffa, in the older, walkable heart of Bur Dubai. Shops, supermarkets, clinics, cash machines, restaurants and public transport are all within a few minutes on foot, and the city centre is around 5 km away.
Getting here from the airports
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is about 7.9 km away, a taxi ride of roughly 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. If you prefer the metro, take the Red Line from Terminal 1 or Terminal 3, change at BurJuman and continue on the Green Line to Al Ghubaiba or Al Fahidi, each a short walk from the hotel. Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is around 24.5 km away, and our concierge can arrange an airport taxi in advance.
Public transport nearby
Al Ghubaiba Bus Station is around 670 m from the hotel and Al Ghubaiba Metro Station about 890 m, with Al Fahidi, BurJuman, ADCB, Oud Metha and Al Jafiliya metro stations all a short ride or walk away. Between the metro, buses and the abra water taxis on Dubai Creek, exploring the city without a car is genuinely easy.
What to see close by
Dubai Creek is about 1.4 km away, where an abra ride from Bur Dubai Abra Dock is one of the best-value experiences in the city. Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood and Al Fahidi Fort with the Dubai Museum are a pleasant walk from the hotel, and Meena Bazaar is nearby for textiles and souvenirs. Further out, The Dubai Mall is around 6.5 km away, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo about 6.7 km, Burj Khalifa about 6.8 km, The Dubai Fountain about 7.0 km, Burj Al Arab about 16.5 km, Ski Dubai about 17.9 km, Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark about 21.7 km and Dubai Miracle Garden about 22.3 km. The Dubai Frame, Dubai Dolphinarium, Za'abeel Park and Creek Park are all short taxi rides for a half-day out.
Everyday essentials
Al Rolla and its shops and clinics are about 170 m away, an ATM is around 460 m from the door, and a Circle K convenience store is about 2.3 km away. Grocery shops, pharmacies and small restaurants line the surrounding streets, which makes the neighbourhood particularly practical for longer stays.
Plan your days in Dubai
A few official pages worth opening before you arrive - useful for opening hours, tickets and routes.