Spacious rooms
Studios and suites are repeatedly described as spacious, with one-bedroom layouts offering room for families and children.
Dream City Hotel Apartments
Deira
Dream City Hotel Apartments is a furnished hotel-apartment stay in Deira, with spacious studios and one-bedroom layouts that suit longer visits or families. Reviews highlight kitchen equipment such as a microwave, washing machine, refrigerator and stove, plus easy access to Al Rigga Metro and nearby shops.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
386 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Kitchen setup
Apartment rooms can include practical cooking equipment, including a microwave, washing machine, refrigerator and electrical stove.
Metro access
The hotel is close to Al Rigga Metro, with reviewers also noting nearby supermarkets, restaurants, shops and 24-hour markets.
Helpful staff
Many guests describe the reception and service teams as kind, approachable and quick to respond to requests.
Family layout
A reviewer specifically found the one-bedroom apartment's large layout useful for a family travelling with children.
Nearby essentials
The location puts restaurants, shops, supermarkets, pharmacies and other everyday facilities within easy reach.
Tips for a Better Visit
Inspect first. Check the room and record existing damage before unpacking; one guest said a shaving mirror charge appeared at checkout.
Clarify charges. Ask reception to explain the deposit, damage policy, parking and any extra fees before signing or settling the bill.
Check parking. If you are driving, confirm parking availability and cost in advance: one review says free spaces filled quickly and paid parking was expensive.
Confirm pool hours. Check the current pool schedule before booking around swimming, since a review reports a 5pm closing time and Sunday closure.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Rigga Rd - behind Deira Clocktower
Deira, Dubai
Common Concerns
Checkout charges
Several guests disputed damage charges after checkout, including AED 150 for a shaving mirror and AED 126 for a hair-dryer hose.
Uneven reception
Although many guests praise the staff, others report rude check-in conversations, abrupt replies and disrespectful management interactions.
Housekeeping
Reviews mention incomplete cleaning, limited replenishment of water and tea, and cleaning activity that disturbed early sleepers.
Pool hours
The pool reportedly closes at 5pm and is closed on Sundays, which may limit its usefulness for leisure stays.
Noise issues
Some guests found rooms noisy from traffic, neighbouring guests or nearby activity, with one family reporting overnight disturbance.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
126 AED
single hose of hair dryer
“they charged 126 AED for a single hose of hair dryer”Google review · June 2026
AED 150
shaving mirror
“During checkout, I was unfairly charged AED 150 for a shaving mirror that was supposedly broken in my room”Google review · March 2025
10 dirhams
tax per night of stay
“You have to pay 10 dirhams tax per night of stay”Google review · February 2025
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The Bottom Line
Dream City Hotel Apartments suits travellers who want more room than a standard hotel room, especially for a longer stay or a family trip. Reviews describe spacious studios and one-bedroom apartments, with some rooms equipped for self-catering through a microwave, refrigerator, washing machine and stove. The one-bedroom layout was specifically praised as roomy for children.
Location is a clear strength. The property is close to Al Rigga Metro and surrounded by restaurants, shops, supermarkets, pharmacies and 24-hour markets. One review also mentions a 24-hour restaurant inside the hotel, while the business describes a restaurant and breakfast service.
Staff feedback is mixed: many guests found reception friendly, professional and responsive, but others reported abrupt check-in exchanges and rude treatment. The main caution is checkout and extra charges. Guests have disputed bills for items they say were already damaged or missing, including a shaving mirror and hair-dryer hose, while another review mentions a damage deposit.
Housekeeping was also inconsistent, and some rooms were noisy or had bathroom and hot-water problems. Confirm parking, pool hours, deposits and damage procedures before arrival, then inspect the room carefully at check-in.