Is Hotel Riu Dubai worth booking despite reviews mentioning nearby construction?

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TL;DR

Yes, most guests are satisfied: the nearby construction barely affects the stay, the hotel offers a decent view for Dubai standards, good imported alcohol, and plenty of food. Many choose it over Ajman specifically for its closer proximity to central Dubai.

What the community said

A traveler who stayed in February confirms the nearby construction barely gets in the way — she was very happy with the trip and still looks back at her photos, advising not to worry about the construction site nearby.

Hotel Riu, Dubai

Another traveler spent a whole year deciding which emirate to stay in and ended up choosing this Dubai hotel — she initially considered Ajman but changed her mind because of the long drive from there to Dubai.

Ajman vs Dubai

Reviewers note the hotel has a decent view for the Dubai area, the bar serves good-quality imported alcohol, and the buffet always has plenty of food.

Imported alcohol, buffet