Garhoud is a residential area close to Dubai International Airport. The area is popular with airline staff and convenient for those working in Deira. Downsides include traffic congestion and aircraft noise.
Hotels
Hotels and places to stay in and around Garhoud include:
- Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport
- Dubai International Terminal Hotel
- Flora Inn Hotel Dubai Airport
- Royal Continental Hotel
- Premier Inn Dubai International Airport
- Millennium Dubai Airport Hotel
- Grand Mercure Dubai Airport Hotel
- ibis Styles Dubai Airport Hotel
- Jumeirah Creekside Hotel
- Movenpick Grand Al Bustan
Restaurants
The list was last updated on Sunday 4th of October 2020.
| Name | Address | Cuisine | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bebemos | Le Meridien Dubai Garhoud | Spanish | $$ | Colourful tapas bar at Le Meridien Dubai. Licensed. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Long Yin | Le Meridien Dubai Garhoud | Chinese | $$ | Chinese restaurant at Le Meridien Dubai. Specialises in Cantonise dishes. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Seafood Market | Le Meridien Dubai Garhoud | Seafood, Asian | $$$ | Established seafood restaurant at Le Meridien Dubai. Choose your fish, cooking style (sautéed, steamed, deep-fried, grilled), and flavouring. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| The Dubliner's | Le Meridien Dubai Garhoud | Bar, Irish | $$ | Irish bar at Le Meridien Dubai. Friday brunch with live entertainment. Big screen TV offers live sports including English Premier League matches. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Warehouse | Le Meridien Dubai Garhoud | Bar, International | $$ | Collection of bars and restaurants at Le Meridien Dubai. Friday brunch, ladies’ nights, and big screen TVs showing live sports. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Yalumba | Le Meridien Dubai Garhoud | International | $$ | Buffet restaurant at Le Meridien Dubai. Offers a wide range of dishes from around the world. Themed evenings (Latin, Mediterranean, British, seafood etc.). Fabulous Friday brunch. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
Real Estate
Properties in Garhoud are mainly 3 and 4 bedroom villas.
Shopping
Aside from Dubai Duty Free at the airport, there are no major malls or shopping centres in Garhoud. Shopping malls in neighbouring areas include Deira City Centre and the Festival Centre.
Attractions & Entertainment
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium hosts the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships and the occasional concert.
The Festival Centre at Dubai Festival City features a cinema and bowling alley. There’s also a cinema at Deira City Centre.
The nearest golf course is Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club.
Schools
The Cambridge International School offers primary and secondary education and follows the National Curriculum for England. There are also schools at Dubai Festival City.
