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Golden Sands Dubai Creek
4.6/541 Reviews

Golden Sands Dubai Creek

Deira Dubai|0.56km from Dhow Wharfage
This was my first stay at this hotel since it was rebranded, however I have stayed over 60 nights in the past 8 years when it was a Hilton branded hotel. The ownership of the hotel hasn't changed, just the branding. So, with all that said, all I can really do is compare it to the hotel it used to be. The hotel closed for like 6 months last year and did some renovations, reopening as the Golden Sands Hotel Creek. Still a great location near the airport (DXB) but far enough out of the flight path that aircraft noise isn't really an issue. The hotel is now alcohol free. The main renovation I noticed was all new carpeting throughout and a new pool deck on the top floor. The carpet color scheme is a bit odd, with lots of light colors that already are showing stains and marks. It is a DEFINITE improvement from the old carpet which was very dated. The lobby is nice and sparkly but I always recall it was that way. The rooms were exactly the same with reupholstered furniture (still the same chrome framing and styling) and the glass top desk, wood style cabinets and black tile bathroom. I was on the 8th floor in a ”Creek View” room (yes, I could ”see” the creek) but what I really saw was the huge LED info sign on the Chamber of Commerce building that I think might be new since I last stayed in April 2021. It was really an annoyance and reminded me more of Las Vegas than Dubai. The bed was comfortable but I'm unsure if it has been replaced. Other things I noticed: bathroom sinks still drain slow; there is no way you can take a shower without partially flooding the bathroom floor; I think they removed a phone; they moved the Qibla compass from the glass desktop to the ceiling. Looks like they removed the sheer curtains and perhaps have replaced the blackout curtains. What has really changed was the pricing. I paid almost double per night from what I paid in the past, Check in was the same, always a bit slow. Since I booked through a travel site who required prepayment, all I had to pay for was the nightly some-sort-of-tax-or-fee which I was aware of. They didn't ask for nor perform a charge on my credit card so I could charge things to my room, which I found out the next night when room service ask for payment. I went the front desk the next morning and made the arrangement but somehow room service never could see that it was done so I had to pay at the time of food delivery. I thought I was told at check in that rooms would be serviced daily but I had to call daily and they always took the used towels but never gave me clean ones until I called back. I was either asking for the wrong thing or there is a serious training issue. Otherwise the room was fine although they did add a Do Not Disturb/Clean Room/Doorbell panel at the door. The breakfast buffet was nice, lots of variety and it seems more Middle Eastern style items which was great, but also very suitable Western Style foods in plenty. I frankly only ate the breakfast buffet once in the past, almost always eating breakfast and a light dinner and aperitif in the Executive Lounge (which is now closed but looks exactly the same through when you look in). So, here's the bottom line...... The hotel is nice, clean, a bit updated and still a nice boutique hotel in the Deira district, close to the airport and a larger souk A great view of the city and Dubai creek from the pool deck. If you stayed there when it was a Hilton, you will probably be a bit disappointed. The staff seemed nice, attentive, but somewhat untrained. Getting a simple document printed turned out to be a challenge and the business center was closed for some reason that didn't make sense to me. I will probably not stay there again and return to the Sheraton up the street. (which a staff member told me to go if I wanted a beer). Otherwise, give it a try and check it out for yourself! PS: Did I mention it was alcohol free? :)
Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences
3.9/54 Reviews

Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences

Deira Dubai|0.73km from Dhow Wharfage
New hotel, new location. 10 minutes from the deira city center metro station, there is also a shopping center. Rooms with a view of the city (for now on the construction site, then there will be window to window), rooms with a view of the canal (direct view - the construction site is not visible, side views - the construction site and the canal). Construction, as always, is carried out non-stop 24/7. Since it’s a new area, waiting for a taxi is difficult, but possible. We rented a one-room apartment for 3 people. The room has a large double bed, in the living room there is a sofa - it does not fold out, you can sleep on it, but this is only for one night, otherwise you need to take an extra bed for extra money (large 1-room apartments are, in principle, designed for a maximum of 2 people) . In the rooms: coffee machine (capsules are provided), kettle (instant coffee will be available tomorrow), hob, toaster, oven (no microwave), large refrigerator. Water is brought in bottles. Since the hotel is new, there are technical issues (flushing in the bathroom, smell in the toilet, operation of the touch panel), most likely they will be corrected soon. The pool is small, but the area around it is quite large with a beautiful view of the canal. The gym is comfortable, in the toilet rooms: 2 saunas, towels, shower, hair dryers, cosmetics. There was no breakfast, if not included in the price, breakfast - 125 dirhams per person. We took it for lunch: pasta with tomato sauce - 55 dirhams, burger - 80 dirhams. Edible, usually. Now, there is nothing near the hotel (cafes, bars, restaurants) - it’s all in Deira City Center. To Dubai Mall by taxi 50-60 dirhams or to the metro and a direct line. Close to terminals 1-2-3, to Al Maktoum 40-50 minutes by taxi from 160 dirhams. Maintenance service - they blow away the specks of dust from you, your wishes are fulfilled, but at the reception you have to wait (it takes time). Overall - good.

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Flora Creek Deluxe Hotel Apartments
4.2/559 Reviews

Flora Creek Deluxe Hotel Apartments

Deira Dubai|0.72km from Dhow Wharfage
Staying at Flora Creek Apartment is a very good experience. Since the flight arrived in Dubai early in the morning, we arrived at the hotel lobby at 6:00 in the morning. According to regulations, we could only check in in the afternoon. The receptionist is very attentive, please rest in the lobby until 9:00 am to check in early. And upgrade us to a two-bedroom apartment by the creek for free. Staying in a hotel in Dubai requires a tourist tax of Dh20 per room per night. We originally booked a two-bedroom apartment with children’s room which contained 3 rooms, so the tourist tax was 60 Dhs/night. The upgraded two-bedroom apartment at the creekside contains 2 rooms, so the tourist tax is 40 dirhams/night. The upgraded room type also saved us a small fee. The two-bedroom apartment we stayed in is on the first floor, which is equivalent to the third floor in China. The apartment is two bedrooms, two living rooms, 2.5 bathrooms with kitchen and laundry room. Two bedrooms each have a bathroom. One bedroom is a double bed room with a cloakroom, and the other bedroom is a standard room with two beds. The living room and kitchen share a large balcony, and the door to the balcony is inside the kitchen. The two bedrooms share another large balcony, and the door to the balcony is in the standard room. The balcony door was locked when you first checked in. You can ask the front desk to unlock it. The equipment in the apartment is relatively complete: the kitchen has a dishwasher, an induction cooker, a range hood, an electric kettle, a refrigerator with freezing and refrigeration, knives, kitchen paper towels, cutting boards, plates, small bowls, knives and forks, water cups, and saucepans And wok (recommend some chopsticks). There is a drum washing machine in the laundry room but no dryer. There are irons and ironing boards in the ironing room, as well as mobile drying racks. There are bath towels, towels, shower gel and shampoo in the bathroom, toothbrush cups, no toothbrushes and toothpaste, and hair dryers. If the hotel equipment fails, call the front desk, and the engineer will quickly come to solve it. It should be noted that there is a water heater switch outside each bathroom and in the kitchen. The water heater switch needs to be turned on to have hot water. The creekside apartment is facing south and overlooks Dubai Creek. Facing a big road, the sight is wide but there is a lot of traffic. At night, when the balcony door is closed, I don't feel noisy, and I sleep peacefully. The soundproofing of the apartment is good. Although the apartment we live in is close to the elevator entrance, we can hardly hear the sound from the next door or the corridor. Due to the large area of the apartment (118 square meters), it is not boring to stay in the hotel all day. Cook three meals a day by yourself, and the days are fulfilling and relaxing. Hotel location is very good. The Deira City Centre subway station is less than 5 minutes walk away, and the Deira City Centre shopping mall is across the subway station. The shopping mall is very large, and there is a Carrefour supermarket in it; there is a new crown nucleic acid testing center in the shopping mall's parking lot. About 10 minutes walk from the hotel, there is a Chinese supermarket-Wen Chao. After a 30-minute walk across the river, there is a park with a ticket of 5 dirhams. There are lawns, gardens, barbecue areas, and children’s play areas. The hotel staff are very friendly and will actively greet each other every day when entering and leaving, and then take their temperature. Faiyar at the front desk always asked us whether we were satisfied with our stay and helped us press the elevator button. We checked-out at 3 in the morning and he was full of energy to go through the procedures for us and print out the paper nucleic acid report. The security guard Paoba was also very enthusiastic and helped us carry our luggage. The driver Amea took us to the airport and chatted with us on the way, hoping to meet again in the future. Life in Dubai is also very easy. Everyone speaks English and is very friendly. Dubai is very tolerant. There are people from all over the world who dress according to their own customs, and don't force their headscarves and veils. Women are indeed less common outside than men, but they are also respected and do not feel unsafe. All in all, Dubai is a great place for leisure and travel, and Flora Creek Apartment is a great apartment hotel. Will choose here next time I come to Dubai with my family.

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Al Bandar Arjaan – Dubai Creek
4.3/54 Reviews
Deira
Great location, really pleasant staff, with smiling Ms.Melanie I used to have coffee and cakes, a very fresh fruits as well I went to bar and restaurant in Morgan's Pub... Had much fun Recommended Amazing Experience😊
Samaya Hotel Deira
3.9/527 Reviews
Deira
The service environment is very good and value for money
Royal Concorde Hotel&Suite
3.2/55 Reviews
Deira
The room is kept very clean and the breakfast is also good. It's on the high side. The subway was a bit far away so it was a bit inconvenient, but overall it was good.
Pearl Executive Hotel Apartments
3/558 Reviews
Deira
Emanuel is a clean and hardworking guy who loves his work and must be promoted because he is hardworking and nice. I love him because he works hard and hard And he is respectable and very classy He really deserves promotion.
Edge Creekside Hotel
4.5/546 Reviews
Deira
I like the hotel so much and specially Danish from reception The hotel is so nice and today i met the new manager Ashraf and i like him also I will always go to the same hotel Quite, clean and organized hotel All the staff are perfect without any exception
Marriott Executive Apartments Dubai Creek
4.5/553 Reviews
Deira
This is one of the best apartment hotels I have enjoyed in all my previous visits to Dubai..My family also enjoyed it so much. Friendly staff, excellent service, rooms space, amenities, location..many nice things. The breakfast buffet was very good & I would like to thank the team who served us daily during breakfast-mainly, Vinesh , Jean , chef Kanti, Bjay & Imran…very friendly & professional staff..i would rate them 10/10.. thanks to all of them, they have made our stay an enjoyable one. I would definitely stat again in the Marriott Executive apartments.

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