Transport Links
Union Metro, buses and other Dubai areas are easy to reach from the property.
Al Zahabiya Hotel Apartments
Deira
Al Zahabiya Hotel Apartments is a budget-oriented stay in Deira, valued mainly for its transport links and spacious apartment-style rooms. Reviews mention large rooms with kitchens, plus a gym on the eighth floor and nearby everyday shopping.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
167 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Large Rooms
Some guests describe the rooms as very large, with enough space for family stays.
Nearby Shopping
Mini marts and supermarkets are available around nearly every corner of the hotel.
Parking
One review specifically highlights parking as a better feature of the property.
Gym Access
The gym is on the eighth floor, above apartments located on the seventh.
Affordable Stay
Some guests find the accommodation reasonable for a budget stay.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm AC. Ask for confirmation that the air conditioning is working before booking, given reports of outages lasting weeks.
Check Layout. Ask whether your room is private or partitioned, since some units use hardboard divisions.
Clarify Rates. Get the full room rate in writing before committing; one guest reported being charged 2,200 for one day.
Consider Transport. If you rely on public transport, the walk to Union Metro and nearby bus connections is a major practical advantage.
Ask About Sharing. Bachelors should ask whether the booking is for a standard apartment or shared bed space with bunk beds.
Check Cleaning. Ask about the cleaning schedule and room condition before settling in, as reviews range from neat and clean to not very clean.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Doha Centre, Riqqa Road, Deira
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
Popular Mentions
kitchen
Some guests mention kitchens in the larger apartment-style rooms.
balcony
A review mentions balconies as a feature of some large rooms.
bunker beds
Shared bed spaces with bunker beds are available in some flats for bachelors.
Common Concerns
AC Failures
Two reviews report air conditioning outages lasting from two weeks to a month, with rooms reaching 45°C in one account.
Service Issues
Customer service and room service receive sharply negative feedback in several reviews.
Shared Layouts
Some rooms are divided by hardboard partitions, while other arrangements involve shared bathrooms and kitchens.
Cleaning Quality
Cleaning is described as average to good by one guest, while another found the rooms not very clean.
Price Swings
Reported pricing is inconsistent, with one guest objecting to a 2,200 AED charge for a single day.
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The Bottom Line
Al Zahabiya Hotel Apartments is a Deira option built around access and space rather than polished hotel service. Guests can book apartment-style rooms, use kitchens in some units, and reach Union Metro and nearby buses on foot. Mini marts and supermarkets sit around the property, which makes everyday errands straightforward.
Room layouts vary, so ask exactly what you are booking. One family-oriented review praises the very big rooms and kitchen, but another says some rooms are divided by hardboard partitions. A separate review mentions three people sharing one room, with bathrooms and kitchens shared between two or three rooms.
Bachelors may also find bunker-bed spaces in some flats. The gym is on the eighth floor, and one customer reported a monthly price of 100 AED. Parking was also singled out as a useful feature.
Cleaning feedback is mixed: one guest found the room neat and spacious, while another found rooms not very clean and described in-house facilities as damaged. The biggest caution is air conditioning. Reviews from 2025 report outages lasting two weeks to a month, including indoor temperatures of up to 45°C.
Confirm the AC, room layout, cleaning arrangements and total rate in writing before booking; reported prices are not consistent.