Overlooking the 200-year-old Dubai fort and the Ruler's Court along the Dubai creek, the Arabian Courtyard lends the historic Dubai creek, with its influx of tourists and traders, a haven of contemporary comforts in a traditional ambiance. Set amidst ancient wind towers, souqs and Abras (water-taxis), the hotel promises tourists and visitors, the real Dubai experience in the Bastakiya, the last bastion of a bygone era.

Bastakiya Cafe and Restaurant, a traditionally themed café & restaurant overlooking the museum courtyard open daily from 07.00 a.m to 12.00 midnight and offering a wide variety of international cuisine 
Sherlock Holmes English Pub, open daily from 12.00 p.m to 02.00 a.m with thirst quenchers, pub fare, large screen TV's and a lot more. 
Mumtaz Mahal Indian Speciality, offering mouth-watering North Indian & Mughlai specialties. 
Silk Route Asian Cuisine, open daily from 08.00 p.m to 12.00 midnight combining "Sino, Thai and Japanese delights" 
Ahlan Lounge, open round the clock offering tempting snacks and delightful beverages. 
There is a well equipped gymnasium, sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room. Outdoor swimming pool as well as sun deck. beauty salon, barber shop and a well stocked gift shop. 24 Hour room service is available.

The 172 rooms including 40 executive rooms & 23 are all designed to make you feel at home. Elegant, beautifully crafted furniture and interior styling that reflects the heritage of the region. All rooms are equipped with high speed internet access, work desk, voice mail, IDD telephones, multi channel TV, tea / coffee maker, individual temperature control, electronic door locks & smoke detectors. Executive floors feature a dedicated lounge serving breakfast and daily cocktails, all day tea / coffee & soft beverages, private meeting room, in-room safe and a host of additional benefits.

A coffee shop that will get you going is 'Bastakiya' a traditionally themed restaurant offering you a choice of Continental delicacies plus dramatic views of the museum courtyard umptuous spread of North-Indian dishes at the 'Mumtaz Mahal' restaurant simply charms with its royal ambience reminiscent of the Mughal period. The 'Ahlan Lounge' is open 24 hours, while you will be delighted about 'Sherlock Holmes' a classic English pub that will surely quench your thirst. While the 'Silk Route' restaurant, named after the legendary journey Vasco de Gama took, offers you an experience that will enthrall you, with Sino, Thai and Japanese delicacies. And soon to open is 'Pyramix' a nightclub with an Egyptian theme.