Spacious rooms
Studios and one-bedroom apartments are repeatedly described as spacious, with some including a sofa bed and balcony.
Al Mankhool
Al Manar Grand Hotel Apartment is an apartment-style stay in Al Mankhool, with roomy studios and one-bedroom options that reviewers often choose for longer family visits. The property also describes an Indian restaurant and outdoor pool; reviews highlight Indian dishes and practical kitchenettes, including washing machines in some apartments.
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Studios and one-bedroom apartments are repeatedly described as spacious, with some including a sofa bed and balcony.
ADCB Metro Station is within walking distance, with shops, restaurants, Karama and BurJuman also nearby.
Several apartments have kitchenettes with basic utensils; one review specifically praised having a washing machine and fridge.
The restaurant is praised for home-style Indian food, including vegetarian options and separate vegetarian, non-vegetarian and Jain dishes.
Reviewers found the apartment layout practical for families, including a one-bedroom upgrade with a bed sofa and extra sleeping space.
Avoid connecting. Ask for a non-connecting room when booking if noise matters, as guests reported hearing movement and conversations next door.
Check pool. Confirm pool availability before arrival; one guest was only told after asking that it was temporarily not serviceable.
Clarify parking. Ask about parking access and fees in advance: B2 is congested, while B1 is paid and needs an additional card.
Pack dish soap. If you plan to cook, ask whether washing-up supplies are provided; one guest said none were supplied for the kitchenette.
Confirm checkout. Check the checkout time shown on your booking directly with reception to avoid a dispute over a 12:30 pm departure.
Check bathroom. Ask about the bathroom setup if you prefer a walk-in shower, as some rooms use a bathtub with a shower head.
Plan the visit
A customer specifically recommended this Indian restaurant dish as an affordable choice.
Egg biryani was listed among the restaurant’s recommended dishes.
Panner kadai was also singled out as a dish worth trying.
The swimming pool was reported to be under maintenance or temporarily unavailable during recent stays.
Connecting rooms can be very noisy; one guest could hear ordinary movement and conversation through the connecting door.
One review found the large room’s furnishings and interiors old, worn and somewhat dirty-looking.
A longer-stay guest found the breakfast selection limited, with only selected items available.
Guest parking is restricted to congested B2, while B1 is paid and requires an additional access card.
The Bottom Line
Al Manar Grand Hotel Apartment is a practical apartment stay in Al Mankhool, especially for families or longer visits. Guests can book studios or one-bedroom apartments, cook light meals in kitchenettes, and in some rooms use a washing machine and fridge. The rooms are often described as spacious, and several reviews mention daily or consistent housekeeping.
Location is a major advantage. ADCB Metro Station, grocery shops, restaurants, Karama and BurJuman are all described as walkable, making daily errands and sightseeing easier without depending heavily on taxis. The restaurant is another useful feature: reviewers mention veg biryani, egg biryani and panner kadai, while some praised varied Indian breakfast choices, including separate vegetarian, non-vegetarian and Jain food.
There are a few details to check before booking. The pool was under maintenance or unavailable in recent reviews, so confirm it is operating. Connecting rooms have poor sound insulation, and one guest found the interiors worn.
Bathroom layouts can mean a bathtub rather than a walk-in shower, while parking is limited to congested B2 or paid B1 with an access-card requirement. Overall, the spacious layouts, transport access and kitchen facilities are the clearest reasons to consider it, provided those points fit your stay.