Reviews of The First Collection Dubai Waterfront 4 stars
Marasi Drive, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything was great we will return for sure, the staff was excellent especially Alaa Eddine professional and kind and the egyptian guy in the reception also the man who held our laggage to the room
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent service. Breakfast buffet was good value and a big range. Room was comfortable
Dear Jennifer, It's delightful to hear that your experience at The First Collection Waterfront met your expectations. We continually strive to offer excellent service and it brings us joy to know you appreciated it. We're also pleased that you enjoyed our breakfast buffet and found comfort in our room accommodations. Your positive feedback genuinely motivates us to keep enhancing our offerings. We look forward to welcoming you back for yet another memorable stay. Best regards, The First Collection Waterfront Team
Dear Jennifer, It's delightful to hear that your experience at The First Collection Waterfront met your expectations. We continually strive to offer excellent service and it brings us joy to know you appreciated it. We're also pleased th… Show more
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe peaceful nature of the environment
Dear Besong, Your words have indeed caught our attention. The peaceful environment at The First Collection Waterfront is one of the aspects that we take pride in. It's to ensure that our guests can experience a serene and tranquil atmosphere during their stay. We believe it's a vital part of a relaxing and rejuvenating holiday. Thank you for acknowledging this aspect of our hotel. We hope to see you again soon for another peaceful stay. Best regards, The First Collection Waterfront
Dear Besong, Your words have indeed caught our attention. The peaceful environment at The First Collection Waterfront is one of the aspects that we take pride in. It's to ensure that our guests can experience a serene and tranquil atmosphe… Show more
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewLocation and cleanliness
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Dear Ahmed, It is heartening to hear your positive comments about our location and cleanliness at The First Collection Waterfront. Your satisfaction is of utmost importance to us and it's always gratifying to know when we have been able to provide a wonderful experience. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future, and strive to make your next stay even more memorable than the last. Best Regards, The First Collection Waterfront Team
Dear Ahmed, It is heartening to hear your positive comments about our location and cleanliness at The First Collection Waterfront. Your satisfaction is of utmost importance to us and it's always gratifying to know when we have been able to… Show more
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewBreakfast, Rooms, Eversthing
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Dear Maged, Your positive words truly brighten our day. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our breakfast and found our rooms to your liking. At The First Collection Waterfront, we strive to provide an exceptional experience for our guests, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We’re so happy to hear that there was nothing that fell short of your expectations during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit in the near future. Kind regards, The First Collection Waterfront Team
Dear Maged, Your positive words truly brighten our day. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our breakfast and found our rooms to your liking. At The First Collection Waterfront, we strive to provide an exceptional experience for our g… Show more
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel was very nice and clean, staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Ive had a wonderful experience here. Location is on point too. I would recommend.
Dear Shabana, It brings us immense pleasure to learn that you had a wonderful experience at The First Collection Waterfront. Your kind words about the cleanliness of our hotel and the friendliness of our staff are truly appreciated. We are also glad to hear that you found our location convenient. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we wholeheartedly look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Best Regards, The First Collection Waterfront Team
Dear Shabana, It brings us immense pleasure to learn that you had a wonderful experience at The First Collection Waterfront. Your kind words about the cleanliness of our hotel and the friendliness of our staff are truly appreciated. We are… Show more
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSmall bathroom,what you post on booking.com are very different (we choose a room according to the photos when we reached at hotel they confuse us .how come to give 4 people one room with one bed😭
Small bathroom,pillows,TV (In one language)and without many options (channels)
Dear Aline, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your stay didn’t meet your expectations — although we do wish to gently clarify a few points for future reference. Your booking was made for 1 adult and 3 children in one room, and as clearly stated on both Booking.com and your confirmation, our rooms come with either a king bed or twin beds, with the option to request your preferred setup upon check-in. We had both available, and our reception team is always happy to accommodate preferences when communicated. Regarding sleeping arrangements — we do offer extra beds, also stated in the booking terms and conditions. If these were needed, a simple request at the front desk would have solved the issue promptly. As for the interconnecting rooms, these require the booking of two rooms, which wasn’t the case in your reservation. Unfortunately, we can’t connect a second room you haven’t booked for it for the same date. We do notice that you have two reservations for different dates which overlapped with each other for some days. If you needed a connecting set during this time, all you have to do is ask our dedicated front desk team. In terms of the TV channels, we offer a wide variety of channels in several languages for our guest to enjoy. We appreciate your comments and always strive to improve, but it’s equally important to highlight that we make all booking details transparently available before and after the reservation is made. Please do feel free to approach the reception desk for any information or assistance. With best regards,
Dear Aline, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your stay didn’t meet your expectations — although we do wish to gently clarify a few points for future reference. Your booking was made for 1 adult … Show more
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewstaff is very friendly, everything was clean and room was cleaning every day
Dear Vildana, What a wonderful review! We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay at The First Collection Waterfront. Our team strives to provide the friendliest service and maintain a clean, comfortable environment. It's heartwarming to hear you appreciated these efforts. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon. Best regards, The First Collection Waterfront Team
Dear Vildana, What a wonderful review! We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay at The First Collection Waterfront. Our team strives to provide the friendliest service and maintain a clean, comfortable environment. It's heartwarming to h… Show more
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent room, great location on Dubai Canal, excellent breakfast, fantastic rooftop pool with bar and view of Burj Khalifa.
Dear John, Your kind words are greatly appreciated. It's a delight to learn that you had an excellent stay at The First Collection Waterfront. Our rooftop pool with a view of the Burj Khalifa is indeed a guest favorite, and we're thrilled you enjoyed it. We're also pleased to know that you found our location on Dubai Canal to be great and that our breakfast met your expectations. Your satisfaction is our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope your next visit will be as enjoyable as the last. Best Regards, The Team at The First Collection Waterfront
Dear John, Your kind words are greatly appreciated. It's a delight to learn that you had an excellent stay at The First Collection Waterfront. Our rooftop pool with a view of the Burj Khalifa is indeed a guest favorite, and we're thrilled … Show more
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe stay was super pleasant! All the staff were really friendly, especially Chris who assisted us with all our needs and ensured our luggage was handled with care and promptly moved around wherever it needed to go. The food was great and so was the ambience. Great stay!
Dear Farman, It's truly heartening to hear how pleasant your stay was at The First Collection Waterfront. Chris and the rest of our team strive to provide the best services, and your kind words will surely be a great motivation for us. We're delighted that the ambiance and culinary delights added to your positive experience. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back for another wonderful stay! Best Regards, The First Collection Waterfront Team
Dear Farman, It's truly heartening to hear how pleasant your stay was at The First Collection Waterfront. Chris and the rest of our team strive to provide the best services, and your kind words will surely be a great motivation for us. We… Show more
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was massively helpful throughtout the stay and the views from the rooms are just marvellous.
Dear Zaid, It's a delight to hear about your memorable stay at The First Collection Waterfront. Your kind mention of our helpful staff and the marvellous views from the rooms brings us great joy. It is our philosophy to offer a welcoming atmosphere with top-notch service. Thank you for choosing us for your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable experiences. Best Regards, The First Collection Waterfront Team
Dear Zaid, It's a delight to hear about your memorable stay at The First Collection Waterfront. Your kind mention of our helpful staff and the marvellous views from the rooms brings us great joy. It is our philosophy to offer a welcoming a… Show more