Quick support
Several guests describe fast, helpful responses when booking or dealing with issues during a stay.
Livbnb | Vacation Rentals
Dubai Marina
Livbnb is a property management company handling vacation and extended-stay apartments across Dubai. Reviews point to comfortable, well-located rentals with useful touches such as self-check-in, building amenities and, in some homes, sea or skyline views—though the experience can vary sharply by property.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
338 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Beach access
Some Dubai Marina-area apartments put the beach within an easy walk, including one reported three-minute walk.
Strong views
High-floor apartments are repeatedly noted for sea, skyline and Ain Dubai views, with balconies adding usable outdoor space.
Useful amenities
Reviews mention buildings with gyms, pools, parking, restaurants and mini markets, which can make longer stays easier.
Easy check-in
Some guests report smooth arrival and departure, including a convenient self-check-in option.
Long stays
A three-month guest said required maintenance was planned and completed quickly, making the service workable for extended stays.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm booking. Reconfirm the exact apartment and its availability shortly before arrival; one guest was offered a replacement four days before check-in.
Check essentials. Ask in advance about towels, blankets, water and basic supplies; one family reported shortages on arrival and had to chase extra bedding.
Inspect immediately. Test the AC, hot water, stove, locks and appliances as soon as you arrive, especially for a month-long booking.
Plan parking. If staying at Beach Vista with an SUV, allow for its narrow, curving parking route and avoid relying on street parking.
Shop wisely. At Shams 1, compare the two grocery stores: one review says the store in Shams 1 is cheaper for identical products.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marina Plaza - 2006
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Shams 1 building, JBR
This JBR building is mentioned for high-floor sea and city views, spacious apartments and access to the beach, shops and restaurants.
the Torch
The Torch is mentioned for a private studio with a balcony view, large wardrobe, en-suite room and nearby tram and beach access.
Damac Zada Tower in Business Bay
A month-long stay here included self-check-in, a gym, pool, nearby 24-hour shops and quick access to transport.
Downtown Views
A Downtown Views apartment was praised for its walkable location near Dubai Mall and clean, stylish furnishing.
Beach Vista Room number 2305
This named unit is associated with sea-adjacent accommodation, but its review also flags traffic, maintenance and supply problems.
Common Concerns
Booking changes
One family says its booked Marina Shams 1 apartment was replaced four days before arrival, with poor communication afterwards.
Maintenance failures
A Beach Vista guest reported unusable hot water for much of the stay, repeated maintenance visits and no lasting fix.
Variable condition
Reviews include reports of worn furniture, broken appliances, dirt, cockroaches and safety problems in individual properties.
Slow owner support
One property owner reported account-management replies taking up to a week and said costs were not clearly explained.
Traffic access
A Beach Vista review warns that the single access road can take 40 minutes to an hour to reach during afternoon traffic.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
4000 AED
deposit
“LivBnb is also asking for deposit of 4000 AED”Google review · March 2024
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The Bottom Line
Livbnb manages vacation and extended-stay apartments across Dubai, including homes in Dubai Marina, JBR, Business Bay, Downtown and Palm Jumeirah. Guests can book anything from a studio in the Torch to a two-bedroom Shams 1 apartment, with reviews often highlighting balconies, sea or skyline views, spacious layouts and easy access to beaches, restaurants and shops. The better-documented stays are straightforward: guests describe smooth check-in and check-out, self-check-in at Damac Zada Tower, quick support and well-equipped buildings with gyms and pools.
One JBR review puts the beach three minutes away, while another Torch stay notes the tram, Marina beach and mosque all within roughly five minutes on foot. These details make the listings useful for both short trips and month-long stays. The main caution is inconsistency between properties.
Alongside spotless, comfortable apartments, reviews describe worn furniture, dirty villas, cockroaches, faulty AC, unsafe locks and prolonged hot-water problems. One owner also reported replies taking up to a week and unclear costs. Before paying, reconfirm the exact unit, check what towels and supplies are included, test essential appliances on arrival and ask about parking and traffic.
Prices and deposits should be confirmed in writing, since one review reports a 4,000 AED deposit and another alleges a duplicate charge.