Affordable rooms
Reviews repeatedly describe the room plans and stays as affordable, including a reported $45 nightly single room.
Deira Palace Hotel
Deira
Deira Palace Hotel is a straightforward, low-budget stay in Deira, with a restaurant and complimentary Wi-Fi. Its strongest draw is the setting in and around the wholesale market, making it convenient for traders and shoppers who want the souqs close by.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
782 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Helpful staff
Reception and room staff are described as competent, helpful and prompt, with one guest reporting the fastest check-in they had experienced.
Room basics
Some guests found the rooms clean and spacious, with air conditioning, ventilation and shower heaters.
Security
One review specifically notes door security locks, while others praise the hotel’s security arrangements.
Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi is mentioned as a useful room amenity.
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid driving. If possible, arrive without a car: the hotel has no parking and sits in a very busy souq area.
Allow time. Build extra time into car journeys because the surrounding traffic has been described as a major problem.
Confirm breakfast. Ask about breakfast before booking or checking in; one review says its absence since Covid was a setback.
Check food. Ask about the day’s dishes before ordering mutton biriyani, which one guest tried three times without satisfaction.
Inspect room. Check the bed, bathroom and shower on arrival, given reports of bedbugs, an unclean bathroom and a leaking shower.
Plan the visit
Practical details
118 Sikkat Al Khail Rd
Al Buteen - Al Ras, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Wholesale market
The hotel is positioned for guests buying wholesale goods in Deira.
Gold souq
The gold souq is repeatedly mentioned as a nearby shopping destination.
Kerala food
Guests mention Kerala food at the hotel restaurant, including a request for fresher afternoon fish.
Indian dishes
Indian dishes are mentioned positively in one review of the hotel’s food.
Complementary breakfast
An older review mentions a basic complementary breakfast, while a later review says breakfast was unavailable after Covid.
Common Concerns
Difficult parking
There is no parking, and the surrounding souq traffic can make arriving by car especially difficult.
Heavy traffic
The busy market setting brings congestion; one guest simply described the traffic as a major problem.
Food complaint
A guest was unhappy with the mutton biriyani after trying it three times and also reported a 30-minute wait.
Maintenance concerns
Reviews mention noisy surroundings, a leaking shower, unclean bathrooms and a need for refurbishment.
Pest report
One guest reported bedbugs, using the local term “khatmal”; inspect the room promptly if you book.
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The Bottom Line
Deira Palace Hotel is a modest, low-budget base in the middle of Deira’s wholesale district. Guests use it mainly for shopping and business trips: the wholesale market, gold souq, perfume shops and other traders’ stores are close enough to reach on foot. A restaurant serves Indian and Kerala dishes, and the rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi.
Some reviews also mention spacious rooms, air conditioning, shower heaters and security locks. The hotel’s value is tied closely to its location. Traders praise the affordable room plans, competent staff and quick check-in, while another guest reported a $45 nightly single room with a private toilet and balcony view.
It is more convincing for a short working stay than a quiet holiday: the surrounding junction and souq are crowded, noisy and heavily trafficked, and parking is not available. The market atmosphere is part of the experience, with shops open late and street sellers beneath the hotel. Quality appears uneven across reviews.
Several guests found the property clean and well ventilated, but others reported an unclean bathroom, a leaking shower, maintenance needs and bedbugs. Breakfast availability should be confirmed, as one review says it was missing after Covid. Check the room carefully on arrival and ask about dishes before ordering the mutton biriyani, which received a particularly poor review.