Standard Room
King bed, twin beds, or a king bed plus two extra beds. Bathroom with mother-of-pearl inlay
Business Bay · Luxury · kosher restaurant nearby
Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown
An IHG boutique hotel between the Design District and Dubai Mall, with a collection of more than 200 works of art, a 25-metre infinity pool and free parking.
About the hotel
Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown is a boutique hotel from the IHG group on Marasi Drive in Business Bay, between Dubai Design District and Dubai Mall. According to the hotel's website, the mall is a 5-minute walk away. The hotel has 269 rooms across 20 floors, and its concept centers on local art and design.
What sets it apart is the art: a collection of more than 200 original works, which can also be explored through an augmented-reality app, a concept store in partnership with the Alserkal Foundation, and rugs made specially for the hotel. The bathrooms feature mother-of-pearl inlays, a nod to the Creek's pearling industry, and the rooms have Moroso designer armchairs.
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The rooms are relatively compact: the Premium Room is 33 sqm, with a king bed or twin beds. The Standard Room also offers a king bed plus two extra beds, suiting a small family, and there are connecting rooms. Guests who need more space can choose a Suite (40–45 sqm) or a One Bedroom Suite (96 sqm) with a separate bedroom. Occupancy for each room type is confirmed at the time of booking.
On the second floor there's a heated 25-meter infinity pool, with a lifeguard, cabanas and towels, open 7:00 am–10:00 pm. Next to it is the Orange Feels Bar, with cocktails and shisha. The gym is open 24 hours, with Technogym equipment and a personal trainer, and the hotel has a spa. Kids eat free, and dogs are welcome for a fee.
The hotel has two restaurants. Open Sesame is an all-day restaurant with sharing plates inspired by Emirati, Levantine and Anatolian cuisine, a breakfast buffet and locally roasted coffee. Orange Feels Bar & Shisha Lounge by the pool serves snacks, cocktails and shisha until 2:00 am. The hotel also hosts a neighborhood Arabic tea experience.
The downside: the standard rooms are smaller than at the larger hotels in the area, and the dining selection is limited. There's no beach, and no airport shuttle. On the plus side, parking is free, the nearest metro station is Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, and the mall is walkable. Better suited to a couple wanting a hotel with character than to a large family.
Rooms and suites
Premium Room
King bed or twin beds
Suite
One Bedroom Suite
King bed and a separate bedroom
At the hotel
24-hour Technogym gym, with a personal trainerFree covered parking (self or valet)3 EV charging stationsCollection of more than 200 art works, with an AR appConcept store in partnership with AlserkalDog-friendly, for a feeConnecting rooms24-hour room serviceKids eat free
Kosher food
- There is a kosher restaurant a short walk from the hotel.
Restaurants
Open SesameMediterranean: Emirati, Levantine and Anatolian
Sharing plates, locally roasted coffee. Breakfast buffet 6:30–11:00 am, open until 11:30 pm
Orange Feels Bar & Shisha LoungeBar and snacks
By the infinity pool, cocktails and shisha. 10:00 am–2:00 am
Location and surroundings
Getting there
- 5-minute walk to Dubai Mall
- Nearest metro station: Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall
- No hotel shuttle to the airport
Nearby
- Dubai Mall · On foot · 5 min
- Burj Khalifa · According to the hotel's website · 5 min
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall metro station · Nearest metro station
- Dubai Design District · Next to the hotel
Good to know
- Check-in at 15:00 and check-out at 12:00. Minimum check-in age: 18.
- Covered parking is free for hotel guests, with 3 electric vehicle charging points.
- There is no hotel shuttle to DXB airport.
- Children eat free of charge.
- The hotel accepts dogs, for a charge per stay.
- The hotel is free of single-use plastic, and filtered water is available at no charge.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hotel Indigo from Dubai Mall?
According to the hotel's website, a 5-minute walk. The nearest metro station is Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall.
Is there a pool?
Yes, a heated 25-meter infinity pool, open 7:00 am–10:00 pm, with a lifeguard and cabanas.
How big are the rooms?
The Premium Room is 33 sqm. The suites are 40–45 sqm, and the One Bedroom Suite is 96 sqm.
Is it suitable for families?
There's a Standard room with a king bed plus two extra beds, connecting rooms, and kids eat free. The hotel's website doesn't describe a kids' club.
What time is check-in?
Check-in is at 3:00 pm and check-out at 12:00 pm. Guests must be at least 18 to check in.
Is there an airport shuttle?
No. According to the hotel's website, there's no shuttle to DXB airport.
Is parking paid?
No, covered parking is free for hotel guests.