You don’t need to bust your budget on hotels in Dubai – far from it. While the city features some of the world’s priciest five-star digs, its affordable hotel scene is arguably even more impressive. Instagrammable décor, amazing views, central locations, superlative service: it’s all here, often from less than £100 per night.
The city’s competitive tourism market helps to keep room rates down, but standards remain almost universally high. And while there are plenty of familiar faces such as Hilton and Marriott, you can go local by booking Dubai’s very own Rove Hotels (now with 10 budget properties in the city), or try the £76-a-night outpost of the uber-luxurious Jumeirah brand.
Read on to discover your ideal affordable stay – whether you want to spy the Burj Khalifa from your kingsize bed, snooze in a beachfront B&B or grab a big bargain in one of the world’s tallest hotels.
1. Hampton by Hilton Al Seef
A real gem in “old Dubai”. This bright, clean hotel is just a 10-minute taxi ride from the airport – yet it’s within walking distance of Al Seef’s shops and restaurants, and the bustle of Dubai Creek and the souks. Rooms are playfully designed with retro-style phones, mini fridges and colourful maps of Dubai on the ceiling – and views of the hotel’s courtyard or the wider neighbourhood. As well as a 24-hour mini convenience store (stocked with snacks and meals for ultra-budget trips), there’s a rooftop pool, city-view gym and all-day restaurant with outdoor terrace – while the free breakfast buffets are huge and high-quality.
Address: Al Seef St, Umm Hurair 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2. Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens
While Jumeirah owns some of Dubai’s most lavish hotels – including the £1,200-a-night Burj Al Arab – it also runs the affordable Zabeel House, whose polished service and vast bedrooms belie its budget-friendly rates. It is located in the leafy low-rise neighbourhood of The Greens: while it doesn’t have Dubai’s…
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