Central location
It is close to the Metro Station, shops, restaurants and minimarkets, making Deira and wider Dubai easier to reach.
Gulf Inn Hotel Deira
Deira
Gulf Inn Hotel Deira is a budget-oriented hotel in the heart of Deira, with rooms, dining and international entertainment on site. Its strongest practical draw is access: reviews place it a couple of minutes from the Metro Station, with shops, restaurants and minimarkets nearby.
Reputation Score
3.3
★★★☆☆
1,231 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Spacious rooms
At least one suite review found the room spacious enough, though furniture was described as dated.
Housekeeping
Some guests specifically praised housekeeping, including a suite described as exceptionally clean and well-maintained.
Bangladesh food
The on-site restaurant is a positive mention for guests looking for Bangladesh food.
Late entertainment
The hotel has multiple nightclubs and live entertainment, which may suit travellers actively seeking nightlife.
Tips for a Better Visit
Request height. Ask for a higher-floor room if available: one guest on the fourth floor reported less disturbance from the clubs below.
Check parking. If you are driving, confirm parking availability and the fee before arrival; club visitors may fill the lot.
Verify price. Check the final room price before travelling: one guest saw 105 AED on the map but was quoted 180 AED on arrival.
Plan the visit
Practical details
139 Salah Al Din St
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Complimentary breakfast
Breakfast is available as a complimentary offering, though one guest rated it only okay and others criticised the food.
Rooftop Lounge
The hotel’s entertainment offer includes a rooftop lounge alongside live nightclubs and a dance floor.
Common Concerns
Night noise
Music from the bars and clubs can continue into the early morning, making sleep difficult on lower floors and sometimes elsewhere.
Persistent smell
Multiple guests reported offensive, musty or damp smells in rooms and shared areas, with some also describing poor ventilation.
Pest concerns
Reviews report cockroaches, drain flies and bed bugs, alongside concerns about dirty carpets, linens and bathrooms.
Slow service
Reception responsiveness is inconsistent; one guest said repeated calls for help were unanswered.
Room maintenance
Guests have reported broken heaters, showers, fridges, locks, hairdryers and intercoms, sometimes without prompt repair.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 50
early check-in
“The new receptionist immediately showed me two available rooms and completed my early check-in after I paid AED 50”Google review · March 2026
20 AED
replacement key
“To my surprise, I was asked to pay 20 AED for a replacement key”Google review · July 2024
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The Bottom Line
Gulf Inn Hotel Deira is a budget hotel in the heart of Deira, mainly worth considering for its location and nightlife access. Guests can book rooms or suites, eat at the restaurant—including Bangladesh food—and use the on-site bars, nightclubs and rooftop lounge. The Metro Station, shops, restaurants and minimarkets are close by, which is the clearest advantage repeated in the reviews.
Room experiences vary sharply. Some guests found their rooms spacious, tidy or exceptionally clean, and several praised housekeeping. Others reported old furniture, weak lighting, broken showers, unreliable Wi-Fi, faulty fridges and locks, dirty linens, insects and persistent cigarette, musty or damp smells.
That inconsistency makes checking the room carefully on arrival important. The clubs are the defining trade-off. m.
or early morning, with lower floors most exposed; a fourth-floor guest had less disturbance. The atmosphere, including busy club traffic through the lobby, was uncomfortable for several families and couples, while some solo travellers accepted it for the price. Drivers should confirm parking and the final booking price in advance.
Reviews mention a 30 AED parking charge and a quote changing from 105 AED to 180 AED on arrival.