Orient Guest House is a traditional villa restored to its former glory, with eleven Arabian styled rooms, a Majlis (lounge) offering travelers a rare window to the gone by era. The open spaced roof terrace offers a bird’s eye view of the bustling city while the private courtyard provides tranquil spots to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. It features a cozy Courtyard Cafe, serving Traditi
onal and International breakfast. Light meals, snacks, tea/coffee and refreshing beverages throughout the day. Orient Guest House has been active in different public events like Art Exhibitions organized by local and regional artists. The venue has been used as a backdrop for feature films and documentaries. It is also one of the privileged places where some of the famous Hollywood celebrities like Tom Cruise and world's dignitaries like Prince Charles of Great Britain and former President of United States of America – Mr. George Bush and President Tabare Vazquez of Uruguay have visited. The Guest house provides 11 spacious bedrooms; each room is individually furnished maintaining its traditional earthen elements. It also features a Majlis (lounge) and two courtyards with complete amenities that an International traveller is accustomed to i.e. Wi-Fi, Satellite and IDD phones, etc. Whole Bastakiya area once inhabited the most influential people, now hosts several Art Galleries, Coins museum, Educational and Historical forum and some traditional venues. Situated in the heart of lively Bur Dubai surroundings, the guest house is a walking distance to the Dubai Museum, Meena Bazaar, Dubai Creek, Abra Station (water taxi), Bank Street, Bur Juman Shopping Mall and Al Fahidi Metro Station. It is a short drive of 6 km from Dubai International Airport and only 3 km from Fair & Exhibitions, World Trade Center and world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa. The Diplomatic area is within half radius kilometers hosting Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rulers Court, British Embassy, American Consulate, Saudi Consulate and several other prominent consulates.
