Metro Access
Al Ras Metro Station is described as a two-minute walk away, with the Gold Souq also reachable on foot.
Hafez Hotel Apartments
Deira
Hafez Hotel Apartments is a simply furnished apartment stay in Deira, with kitchenettes and flat-screen TVs. Reviews point to spacious family-sized rooms and a location a short walk from Al Ras Metro Station, making it worth considering for budget travellers who value self-catering and Old Dubai access—but room condition can vary sharply.
Reputation Score
3.1
★★★☆☆
847 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large Rooms
Several guests found the rooms spacious, including one that accommodated four adults sharing.
Kitchenettes
Rooms can include cooking facilities and useful basics such as plates, a microwave and kettle.
Helpful Staff
Reception and front-office staff are often described as polite, welcoming and quick to respond to requests.
Creek Views
Some rooms have balconies with views toward Dubai Creek, adding a more open outlook to the larger rooms.
Tips for a Better Visit
Inspect First. Check the room, bathroom and kitchenette before unpacking, as one guest found cockroaches throughout the room.
Request Towels. Ask for towels at check-in rather than assuming they are already in the room.
Test Air-con. Turn on the air-conditioning immediately and report problems before settling in, especially during hot weather.
Plan Parking. If arriving by car, arrange parking in advance or allow extra time; one guest spent an hour searching nearby.
Confirm Check-in. For a day-use booking, confirm the room is ready before travelling; one guest waited two hours after arrival.
Check Supplies. Confirm the kettle and iron are in the room if you need them, since one guest requested both repeatedly without receiving them.
Plan the visit
Practical details
14 Al Ahmadiya St
Al Ras, Dubai
Popular Mentions
small kitchenette
The apartments include a small kitchenette for light cooking, which suits guests looking for self-catering convenience.
Day-use room for 8hrs
A day-use booking for eight hours is mentioned, although that guest experienced a long wait before the room was ready.
Common Concerns
Pest Reports
Multiple reviews report cockroaches, fleas, spiders or other insects in bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen areas.
Cleanliness Issues
Guests have reported stained sheets and towels, dirty bathrooms, carpets and kitchen areas, although other stays were described as clean.
Maintenance Problems
Reported issues include non-working air-conditioning, weak water pressure, broken fixtures and a missing TV remote.
Parking Shortage
One guest spent an hour looking for parking, while another review says the hotel does not offer parking.
Check-in Delays
A day-use guest waited two hours for a room, and another booking involved repeated waits before a suitable room was offered.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
around 140dh
king size room
“Paid around 140dh for king size room, and it comes with full of cockroaches and dirty carpets”Google review · June 2025
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The Bottom Line
Hafez Hotel Apartments is a simply furnished stay in Deira aimed at guests who want more space than a standard hotel room. Depending on the room, you can use a small kitchenette for light cooking, a microwave, plates and kettle, while some rooms include a balcony with Dubai Creek views. Family-sized rooms are a recurring positive, with one guest saying four adults could share comfortably.
The location is the clearest reason to consider it. Al Ras Metro Station is described as a one- to two-minute walk, and reviews also place the Gold Souq, Dubai Creek, abra boats, shops and restaurants nearby. That makes getting around Old Dubai straightforward without relying entirely on taxis.
The hotel is also described as quiet by some families, though parking is a real concern: one guest spent an hour searching for a space, and another says there is no hotel parking. The important caveat is inconsistency. Some recent guests report clean, comfortable rooms and responsive staff, but others describe stained sheets, dirty bathrooms, strong smells, faulty air-conditioning and repeated cockroach or flea sightings.
Check the room before unpacking and test key equipment immediately. If hygiene and reliable maintenance are non-negotiable, the low rate and convenient location may not compensate for the risk.