The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4-star hotel near Dubai Mall

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Marasi Drive, Dubai, Dubai, 215373
  • Place, Dubai Water Canal
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dubai Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Burj Khalifa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubai (DXB-Dubai Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe King Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room with Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe King Room with Balcony and Beach Club Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior King Room with Balcony and Waterfront View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room with Balcony and Waterfront View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premier King Room with Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premier King Room with Balcony and Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

One-Bedroom Executive King Suite with Balcony

  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Dubai

Downtown Dubai stay.With a stay at this Downtown Dubai hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Dubai Water Canal and 2 miles (3 km) of Dubai Ice Rink. Dubai Water Canal Waterfall and Safa Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Dubai Water Canal - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dubai Mall - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Burj Khalifa - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Dubai Fountain - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Business Bay Station - 4 min drive
  • Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Babati - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Anbar Restaurant & Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cleo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Risen Café and Artisanal Bakery, Waterfront - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪My Square - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4-star hotel near Dubai Mall
The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel also features spa services, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Dubai hotel.

  • 327 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 327 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AED 45 to 70 for adults and AED 45 to 70 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 100.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: AED 15.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tourism fee is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The fee is AED 15.00 for the first bedroom per night, and increases by AED 15.00 per night for each additional bedroom.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AED 45 to 70 for adults, and AED 45 to 70 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AED 100.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay and Samsung Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Property Registration Number 1198300

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The First Collection Waterfront
The First Collection Dubai Waterfront Hotel
The First Collection Dubai Waterfront Dubai
The First Collection Dubai Waterfront Hotel Dubai

Frequently asked questions

How close is The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel to the airport?

The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is 10.7 mi (21-min drive) away from the Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel on Jun 10, 2026 start from CA $69, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

How close is The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 13.2 mi (23-min drive) from Marina Beach and 4.6 mi (10-min drive) from Jumeirah Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between AED 45 and 70 for adults, AED 45 and 70 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a pool?

The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer hot stone massages.

How close is The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel to downtown Dubai?

The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is 6.2 mi away from Dubai.

The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 272 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and location were great
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great bfast and excellent location
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catarina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful, very clean toom, breakfast very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mildred

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Clean room , great stay, friendly
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lediesquer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Khalida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and service is great
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

YITZHAK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel,and well situated
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
loved the balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sugumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great . I had an amazing stay. The staff were very polite and helpful all the way from the time I arrived to departure . The rooms were great .. only issue was the bathrooms are a little tight and sometimes the hot water changes to extreme hot and cold while showering
View from our balcony
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire hotel was spotless and all of the staff were very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neeta

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I had an amazing stay. Rooms were very clean & service was up to the mark. Breakfast was an absolute pleasure for a foodie person. Too many options to have. Overall great experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sarah

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Crowded breakfast area and very small lobby/seating area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

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highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hardeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sanaz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast. Had a nice, large balcony with a decent view. Bed was comfortable. Staff was friendly and attentive.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jayachitra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and good
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Satpal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice Hot Showers, spacious rooms and it’s a clean hotel, nice staff and a great selection at breakfast. The rooms had balconies (reception has to be contacted to unlock the door for your stay). Pool top floor. It’s a 10 min ride to Burg Khalifa by uber, and 15 mins to airport. I got the hotel to get me a cab to airport which was quick and easy. I had a number of suitcases and they take them from the car to your room and back, good service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Karamvir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel and staff!! Only downfall was there is very limited shuttles so we couldn’t go to the beach resort more than once. But overall amazing experience here, I highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JAIME

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Here’s a polished and elevated version of your review while keeping your tone: ⸻ A wonderful location and a clean, modern hotel. Check-in was seamless and efficient. I arrived in Dubai early in the morning ahead of my reservation, and they graciously offered early check-in for a minimal fee — a huge plus for me as a solo traveler after a long flight. The breakfast buffet was excellent and absolutely worth adding to your stay. They also offer an evening dinner buffet for an additional fee, which made for a convenient and enjoyable stay-in dining option one of the nights. Service throughout the hotel was outstanding — especially in the dining room. The valet team and front entrance staff were consistently welcoming, attentive, and professional. Overall, a very comfortable and well-managed stay that I would happily recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gideon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in a prime area which is closer to a lot of restaurants and they also have a free shuttle to the Dubai mall.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good friendly clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ammar

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My brief stay was great, the staff were very hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

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It was great stay at First collection hotel,, Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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Coll
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026