XVA Art Hotel, Art hotel in Al Fahidi Historical District, UAE.
The XVA Art Hotel is a design hotel in the Al Fahidi District featuring 13 individually designed rooms within a traditional building that includes three wind towers and two shaded courtyards. The structure combines traditional architectural methods with contemporary art installations throughout the space.
The building began as a private residence belonging to the Seddiqi family, prominent in Dubai for their luxury watch business, before its conversion to a hotel in 2003. This transformation marked the shift from a family home to a space dedicated to contemporary art.
The building blends Persian architectural details with contemporary art from the region, displayed throughout rooms, galleries, and shared areas. Visitors experience this artistic environment as part of their stay, making the hotel a working gallery space.
The hotel sits near Dubai Creek in a historic neighborhood that is easy to reach and explore on foot. Visitors can expect air conditioning, complimentary high-speed internet, and a 24-hour front desk with staff who speak multiple languages.
Each room carries its own artistic theme, with tall wood-beamed ceilings and stone floors whose walls serve as exhibition spaces for regional artists. This room-by-room artistic approach makes every stay a personal encounter with contemporary work.
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