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The Canvas Hotel Dubai - MGallery Collection

★★★★★ · Old Dubai · Luxury

The Canvas Hotel Dubai - MGallery Collection

An MGallery boutique hotel in Bur Dubai, within walking distance of the Al Fahidi neighbourhood and the Creek, with a rooftop pool facing the skyline, the 1,000 sq m Myst spa and an Indian restaurant by chef Sanjeev Kapoor.

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About the hotel

The Canvas Hotel Dubai - MGallery Collection is a boutique hotel on Kuwait Street in Bur Dubai, near Port Rashid. It belongs to Accor's MGallery collection, which rates it five stars. From the hotel, it's a walk to Dubai's historic neighborhood, the Creek, and the Dubai Museum.

What sets it apart is the mix of boutique-hotel character with the facilities of a much larger property. The entrance opens into an atrium with a glass ceiling, the rooftop has an open-air pool with skyline views, and Myst Spa spans 1,000 sqm, with treatment rooms, a tea room, and a large private jacuzzi. The restaurant Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor is run by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, serving traditional Indian cuisine with a twist.

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Rooms are spacious: even the entry-level Superior Room is 42 sqm, with a king bed or two twin beds, and all rooms and suites accommodate up to 4 guests. Rooms have a seating area and TV, and the bathroom has both a tub and a shower. A couple looking for more quiet will choose the high-floor Executive Room (48 sqm). The Executive Suite (70 sqm) and the two-story Duplex Suite (130 sqm, 2 king beds) include lounge access.

The rooftop pool is open daily 8:00–19:00, with sun loungers and cocktail service from Estrellas Rooftop Lounge. The gym, Health Club, is open 24 hours for hotel guests. There's no kids' club, but the restaurants have a children's menu, and every room accommodates up to 4 guests.

Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor is open for lunch 12:00–15:00 and for dinner from 19:00. Breakfast is served at the international All Day Dining buffet, and the lobby has The Canvas Café. Estrellas on the rooftop serves seafood by day, with views from Downtown to the cruise ships in the port. Room service is also available, and the restaurants offer vegetarian dishes and halal food.

The hotel has 3 meeting rooms, the largest 185 sqm and holding up to 180 people, plus a business center. For events and weddings there's a wedding coordinator, and the hotel can host up to 80 people for a seated dinner. There are 2 wheelchair-accessible rooms, and accessible parking and elevators. The hotel's covered parking is a separate charge.

The downside: there's no beach, and no kids' club. The nearest metro station, Al Fahidi, is 1.2 km away, about a 15-minute walk. Guest reviews from September 2026 include complaints about luggage assistance and room cleanliness. Travelers looking for a beach holiday will prefer a beachfront hotel, while those wanting to explore Old Dubai will find a convenient base here.

Rooms and suites

5 room types. Availability and the rate for your dates are sent when we check.

  • Superior Room (King / Twin)King bed or two single beds, city view. Bathtub and shower
    42 m²Up to 4
  • Executive Room, High FloorKing bed, high floor, city view
    48 m²Up to 4
  • Junior SuiteKing bed, city view
    52 m²Up to 4
  • Executive Suite, Lounge AccessKing bed, includes lounge access
    70 m²Up to 4
  • Duplex Suite, Lounge Access, High FloorTwo-story suite, 2 king beds, includes lounge access
    130 m²Up to 4

At the hotel

Health Club: gym open 24 hours for hotel guests, with a cardio and weights area3 meeting rooms, the largest 185 sqm for up to 180 people, plus a business centerEvents and weddings for up to 80 people, with a wedding coordinatorLounge for Executive Suite and Duplex Suite guestsCovered parking for a fee24-hour room service, concierge, and front deskLaundry for a feeFree Wi-Fi throughout the hotel2 wheelchair-accessible rooms, accessible parking and elevatorsAll rooms are non-smoking

Restaurants

Signature by Sanjeev KapoorIndian

Restaurant by chef Sanjeev Kapoor, traditional Indian cuisine with a twist. Lunch 12:00–15:00 and dinner 19:00–24:00

All Day Dining RestaurantInternational buffet

Buffet-style breakfast

The Canvas CaféCafé

In the lobby

Estrellas Rooftop LoungeRooftop lounge and seafood

Seafood platters by day, views from Downtown to the cruise ships at Port Rashid. Poolside cocktail service

Location and surroundings

Getting there

  • Al Fahidi metro station: 1.2 km, 15 min walk or 10 min drive
  • E11 highway exit: 6.2 km, about an 11-minute drive
  • Walking distance to the Dubai Museum, the Creek, and the historic neighborhood

Nearby

  • Al Fahidi and the Dubai Museum · Walking
  • Al Shindagha Heritage Village and Saeed Al Maktoum House · By taxi or on foot
  • Al Fahidi metro station · Walking · 15 min
  • Etihad Museum · By taxi
  • Dubai Frame · By taxi
  • BurJuman Mall · By taxi
  • La Mer Beach · By taxi

23 Kuwait Street, Port Rashid, Bur Dubai, Dubai

Good to know

  • Check-in from 15:00 and check-out by 12:00.
  • All rooms and suites take up to 4 guests.
  • The rooftop pool is open 8:00-19:00. The gym is open 24 hours for hotel guests.
  • Covered parking, breakfast and laundry are charged separately.
  • Pets are not allowed. All rooms are non-smoking.
  • There are 2 wheelchair-adapted rooms, plus accessible parking and lifts.
  • The restaurants have a children's menu, vegetarian dishes and halal food.
  • Al Fahidi metro station is a 15-minute walk away.

Frequently asked questions

How many people can stay in a room at The Canvas?
All rooms and suites accommodate up to 4 guests. The entry-level room, the Superior Room, is 42 sqm.
Is the hotel close to Old Dubai?
Yes. From the hotel, it's a walk to the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood, the Dubai Museum, and the Creek.
Is there a metro station near the hotel?
Al Fahidi station is 1.2 km away, about a 15-minute walk or a 10-minute drive.
Is there a pool?
Yes. An open-air rooftop pool with views of the Dubai skyline, open daily 8:00–19:00.
What time is check-in?
Check-in from 15:00, check-out until 12:00.
Is there a spa?
Yes. Myst Spa, 1,000 sqm, with treatment rooms, a tea room, and a large private jacuzzi.
Is there a beach?
No. The hotel is in Bur Dubai. The nearest beach the hotel lists is La Mer, reached by taxi.
Is there parking at the hotel?
Yes. Private covered parking at the hotel, for a separate charge.
Is it suitable for families with children?
Each room accommodates up to 4, and the restaurants have a children's menu. There's no kids' club and no beach.
Is the hotel wheelchair accessible?
Yes. There are 2 adapted rooms, accessible parking and elevators, and the business center, restaurants, and spa are accessible.

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