Central location
The property is near the textile market, Al Fahidi Fort Complex, the creek and traditional souks.
Horizon Hotel Apartments
Bur Dubai
Horizon Hotel Apartments is a budget stay in Bur Dubai, surrounded by textile-market lanes and within walking distance of Al Ghubaiba and Sharaf DG metro stations. Its hotel-apartment setup, including kitchen facilities in some rooms, suits guests looking for a practical base near the creek and historic sights.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
165 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Transit access
Al Ghubaiba and Sharaf DG metro stations, the bus station and an Abra crossing are reachable on foot.
Budget value
Several guests chose it for affordable short-term accommodation, including a 15-day temporary stay.
Kitchen facilities
Some apartments include an electric stove, plates, utensils and a small kitchen for self-catering.
Helpful reception
Reception staff are described as friendly and quick to help with requests or resolve problems.
Nearby dining
The surrounding area has many inexpensive eateries, restaurants and local shops.
Tips for a Better Visit
Find entrance. Allow extra time on arrival: the entrance is in a lane beside the main road and can be hard to spot.
Confirm payment. Confirm the full amount and any booking charge before paying; one guest was quoted 162 then charged 210.
Check appliances. Inspect the kitchen before using it and ask for a safer alternative if wiring, cooking surfaces or plugs look worn.
Check facilities. If television matters, ask what is provided: one review says a laptop and HDMI cable were needed to use it.
Verify cleanliness. Inspect the room and kitchenette at check-in, especially if travelling with family, because several reviews mention bugs or unclean rooms.
Plan the visit
Practical details
777W+F4Q - 56 Ali Bin Abi Taleb St
Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Hotel Apartments
The apartment-style setup is presented as a functional option for longer stays and self-catering.
Abra - water taxi
Guests mention the nearby Abra crossing as a convenient way to travel across the creek.
induction
One guest found the induction cooking setup useful during a 15-day stay.
Common Concerns
Cleanliness issues
Multiple reviews report dirty rooms, bugs and poor room condition; one guest reported cockroaches on the bed and pillow.
Unsafe appliances
One review describes old, rusted kitchen appliances with exposed wiring and burnt electrical interfaces.
Room maintenance
Air-conditioning failures were reported, including one review saying it did not work.
Basic entertainment
Rooms reportedly lack local satellite channels and SmartTV features, requiring an HDMI-connected laptop.
Mixed service
Reviews include complaints about housekeeping communication and poor receptionist behaviour.
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The Bottom Line
Horizon Hotel Apartments is a practical, low-cost base in Bur Dubai, especially if your plans revolve around the textile market, the creek or historic sights. Guests mention walking to Al Ghubaiba and Sharaf DG metro stations, Al Ghubaiba bus station and the Abra crossing. The surrounding lanes also have plenty of inexpensive places to eat.
The apartment format can be useful for longer stays. Reviews mention a small kitchen with an electric stove, plates and utensils, while one guest found the induction setup helpful during a 15-day temporary stay. Reception staff are often described as friendly and responsive when guests need help.
There are important caveats. The entrance sits in a lane beside the main road and is easy for first-time visitors to miss. More seriously, reviews report dirty rooms, bugs and cockroaches, including one account of them on the bed and pillow.
Another review describes rusted kitchen appliances, exposed wiring and burnt electrical connections. Air-conditioning and Wi-Fi problems have also been reported, and the television may require a laptop connected by HDMI. Check the room, appliances and final payment carefully at arrival.
The reviews present a mixed picture on family suitability, so expectations should be modest rather than assuming a polished three-star experience.