The First Collection Waterfront

The First Collection Waterfront is a fully operational hotel and serviced property by The First Group in Business Bay, Dubai, positioned directly on the Dubai Water Canal with panoramic views of the waterway and the surrounding skyline. The property carries a Tribute Portfolio Hotel designation, operated under The First Group Hospitality management brand. The building houses 327 guestrooms and suites across three key room categories — Deluxe Room, Premier Room, and Executive Suite — each appointed with high-speed Wi-Fi, streaming services, and premium fixtures befitting the property's lifestyle positioning. The First Collection Waterfront is minutes from Downtown Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Jumeirah Beach, with convenient access to the Dubai Metro network. The property's flagship amenity is its rooftop swimming pool, which offers direct views across Downtown Dubai's skyline — a feature that elevates it above the more typical Business Bay accommodation offer. Additional facilities include a fully equipped fitness centre, a spa, a business lounge, 24/7 concierge and reception services, complimentary valet parking, and a 24-hour laundry service. Dining is anchored by a social restaurant, the Risen Café and Artisanal Bakery, and a Rooftop Pool Bar. Guests and owners also receive exclusive access to Soluna Beach Club on Palm Jumeirah. For investors, The First Collection Waterfront forms part of The First Group's established hotel ownership programme, under which individual units can be purchased and enrolled in the managed rental pool — a model that has attracted consistent interest from buyers seeking Dubai's growing short-term hospitality revenue market. Business Bay's central location and continued commercial expansion make this a resilient investment proposition.