Can You Believe That There Are Cheap Hotels in Downtown Dubai?
Here’s the thing: I’m a sucker for a great deal, especially when I travel. Now I understand that a lot of people think Dubai is expensive – and it can be.
But did you know that there are a lot of cheap hotels in Downtown Dubai? I was surprised too because this is the heart of the city where almost everything is located.
So when I found these gems, I knew I had to share them with you. Now these hotels may be cheap, but they will not give you a cheap experience. Get ready to be surprised!
Rove Downtown Dubai
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Website: https://www.rovehotels.com/en/hotels/downtown/
Address: 312 Al Mustaqbal Street – Za’abeel 2
Contact details: +971 4 561 9000
Price: $$
Did you think that because you’re on a budget, you can’t stay in a hotel with fantastic views of Burj Khalifa? Give me a pat on the back here because I found a cheap hotel in Downtown Dubai that gives you just that.
Just imagine relaxing in the pool with a pink flamingo floatie while looking at Burj Khalifa and all its glory. How about waking up to the same fantastic view every morning?
But Rove isn’t just about the views because this hotel will not even make you feel that you’re on a budget.
For as low as AED330 per night, you get a modern room with all the amenities that you can get in any other expensive hotel in the area.
Of course, you also get access to a convenience store, outdoor pool and a 24-hour laundromat. And if you’re staying with family, you can request for interconnecting rooms for added convenience.
Pro tip:
Planning to stay in Dubai for a month?
Choose Rove Downtown Dubai as your home where you get access to all its amenities for just AED5,999.
City Premiere Hotel Apartments
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Website: https://www.citypremieredubai.com/
Address: Sheikh Zayed Road – Business Bay
Contact details: +971 4 389 7777
Price: $$
I always love a hotel room with all the conveniences of home, and City Premiere Hotel Apartments is one of the cheap hotels in Downtown Dubai that offers this.
While the hotel is located in Business Bay, you’re just a stone’s throw away from Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, DIFC and the rest of the city, making it a great option if you don’t want to spend hours stuck in traffic.
The hotel has 271 suites giving you a choice of a one-, two- and three-bedroom accommodation depending on your needs.
Now if you’re not exactly on a budget and you want a huge space, you can go for one of the two four-bedroom penthouse suites that offer panoramic views of Downtown Dubai.
But here’s where it gets exciting. If you want to keep your costs low, you can just pay for the room and cook your own meals since your room comes with a fully equipped kitchen.
Of course, you also have the option for a bed and breakfast if you want to enjoy their all-day dining restaurant.
Pro tip:
Do you want to save more money on your booking?
Check the hotel’s website regularly to take advantage of their secret deal that gives you up to 24% discount on your booking.
Swissotel Al Murooj
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Website: https://www.swissotel.com/hotels/dubai-al-murooj/
Address: Al Mustaqbal Street opposite the Dubai Mall – Trade Centre
Contact details: +971 4 321 1111
Price: $$$
At first glance, you’d never think that Swissotel Al Murooj belongs to the cheap hotels in Downtown Dubai because of its location, amenities and overall aesthetic.
It’s even located directly opposite The Dubai Mall and just a few steps away from the Burj Khalifa. So if you feel like shopping in your pyjamas, you can definitely do that.
Swissotel has 251 rooms and suites that combine the amenities of a hotel room and apartment in one.
You also have access to its temperature-controlled outdoor pool, tennis and squash courts, steam and sauna, and gym.
The hotel even has six restaurants offering different cuisines, although you can always step out and find hundreds of other hotels in the neighborhood if you want to.
While Swissotel isn’t the cheapest in this bunch, you’re going to save a lot of time and money by staying near most of the city’s top attractions. You can even wake up and go straight to the Burj Khalifa if you want to.
Pro tip:
Because of its location, Swissotel Al Murooj is almost always fully booked. So make sure that you book a room as early as possible to not only secure your accommodation but also take advantage of early booking discounts.
Millennium Central Dubai Downtown
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Website: https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/dubai/millennium-central-downtown/
Address: Al Asayel Street – Business Bay
Contact details: +971 4 450 2000
Price: $$
From the name itself, you already know Millennium Central puts you right at the heart of the action. Although it’s located in Business Bay, I included it in this list of cheap hotels in Downtown Dubai because of its close proximity to the area.
This means you have easy access to Bur Khalifa, the Dubai Opera, The Dubai Mall and the Dubai Water Canal. The Dubai International Airport is also just a few minutes away as well as the DIFC and Dubai World Trade Centre.
Millennium Central has several rooms and suites for you to choose from depending on your budget. But whatever you choose, you get access to all the hotel’s amenities including its famous Luxury Spa where I get my favourite Swedish massage.
Pro tip:
If you’re constantly travelling to Dubai, apply for a MyMillennium membership to enjoy exclusive rates for rooms at Millennium Central Dubai Downtown.
Ramee Dream Hotel Downtown
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Website: https://rameedream.com/
Address: Bay Square – Business Bay
Contact details: +971 55 600 5464
Price: $$
Ramee Dream Hotel Downtown is a dream hotel if you’re a party animal, making it one of the best cheap hotels in Downtown Dubai.
Worried about going back to your hotel drunk? Now you can party until the wee hours of the morning and not worry about a thing because you’re inside the hotel.
In fact, Ramee Dream is more known as a party venue than an accommodation, although you can have the best of both worlds.
This five-star hotel has the most stylish rooms where you can relax to cure that hangover. You can also lounge by the pool, workout at the gym or get treatments at the spa.
But the real highlight of this hotel is its restaurants and bars. There’s Cavo, a famous tropical jungle-themed restaurant lounge.
Then there’s VICE where you can dance, drink and dine all night long. There’s Troy, the hotel’s Asian fine dining restaurant and ZOLOTO that specialises in Russian cuisine.
Now if you want to experience a quintessential Arabic nightclub, head to Escape.
Pro tip:
Do you want to experience Dubai while on the water?
Book a yacht cruise with the hotel for AED2,500 on weekdays and AED3,000 on weekends.
Here, you get to cruise around Dubai Creek and Palm Jumeirah for two hours on a luxury yacht that can fit up to 50 people.
Fortune Hotel Deira
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Website: https://www.fortunehotels.ae/en/hotels/dubai/fortune-hotel-deira/
Address: Omar Bin Al Khattab Street – Deira
Contact details: +971 4 271 9998
Price: $
Staying at the Fortune Hotel Deira will surely make you feel extra lucky that you found one of the best cheap hotels in Downtown Dubai.
Located in the historic district of Deira and being a stone’s throw away from Downtown Dubai, you get the best of both worlds in this hotel.
I also love that while the hotel looks simple from the outside, its rooms are as stylish as its modern counterparts.
Of course, you also have access to the hotel’s amenities including its all-day dining restaurant, live entertainment and spa.
Pro tip:
If you don’t have any itinerary planned for your trip to Dubai, you can ask the hotel to make sightseeing arrangements for you, so you don’t need to stress out.
Royal Ascot Hotel Bur Dubai
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Website: https://royalascot.ascothotelsuae.com/
Address: Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road – Bur Dubai
Contact details: +971 4 508 8333
Price: $$
Everything about the Royal Ascot Hotel makes you feel like royalty. And the best part is, it’s also one of the cheap hotels in Downtown Dubai.
Well, it’s not exactly in the neighborhood because it’s located in Bur Dubai. But downtown is just so near that you can still enjoy the majestic views of Burj Khalifa from your bedroom window.
Royal Ascot is also near the airport and it has the Al Fahidi Metro Station nearby if you want to explore the rest of the city by metro.
The hotel also has an amazing outdoor pool where you can relax and a gym where you can workout.
Pro tip:
Are you travelling to Dubai for work?
Book the hotel’s business center to get work done or conduct some meetings while you’re in the city.
Hues Boutique Hotel
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Website: https://huesboutiquehotel.com/
Address: Al Khaleej Street – Corniche Deira
Contact details: +971 4 236 5566
Price: $
Chic, accessible and comfortable – these are just some of the reasons I love staying at the Hues Boutique Hotel, one of the best cheap hotels in Downtown Dubai.
For starters, you have more than 103 rooms to choose from, each offering modern amenities, contemporary architecture and all the furnishings that you’d want in a relaxing accommodation.
The hotel is also centrally located that you can easily visit the city’s tourist attractions without spending so much time on the road. And of course, you have all the amenities that you need for a comfortable stay.
Pro tip:
Do you work as a cabin crew or hotelier?
Visit the hotel’s Aurora Lounge every Friday for a special night exclusive for employees working in the aviation and hospitality industries.
Emirates Grand Hotel
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Website: https://www.emiratesgrandhotel.com/
Address: 116957 Sheikh Zayed Road – Trade Centre 1
Contact details: +971 4 323 0000
Price: $$
If you think that booking a cheap hotel in Downtown Dubai means settling for the bare minimum, think again. Emirates Grand Hotel is as grand as its name, and the best part is, it won’t hurt your pocket.
The hotel is located right on Dubai’s main highway near DIFC. It’s also just 15 minutes away from the Dubai International Airport and you can easily access the city’s top attractions through the Dubai Metro via the DIFC Station.
The hotel has rooms and suites offering panoramic views of the city and staying here means enjoying an indoor pool, gym, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna.
And if your idea of a good meal involves a buffet, then you’ll have lots of fun at The Healthy Kitchen.
Pro tip:
Do you want to experience luxury without breaking your bank?
Book the hotel’s two-bedroom suite where you can enjoy all the amenities of home and the most amazing views without spending a fortune.
Pearl Swiss Hotel
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Website: https://pearlswisshotel.com/
Address: 32 34B – Deira
Contact details: +971 4 221 6666
Price: $
If you’re looking for a hotel that’s located in the historic area of Dubai but still near the city centre, the Pearl Swiss Hotel is definitely a great choice.
In fact, I count it as one of my top choices for cheap hotels in Downtown Dubai because it’s luxurious, centrally located and of course, budget-friendly.
While Pearl Swiss isn’t as modern as other hotels, it has very spacious and well-furnished rooms, a rooftop swimming pool and a spa where you can relax after a busy day out in the city.
The hotel is also a great starting point for exploring the city’s top attractions including the souks, Downtown Dubai and the Dubai Creek.
Pro tip:
Room rates at the Pearl Swiss Hotel – and the rest of Downtown Dubai – are a lot cheaper during the non-peak season. So if you want to save on accommodations, try to visit Dubai during these times of year.