Spacious suites
Family suites are described as spacious and comfortable for longer stays.
Majestic City Retreat Hotel
Al Mankhool
Majestic City Retreat Hotel is an upscale hotel in Al Mankhool with rooms and suites, two restaurants, a 24-hour cafe and a pool. Reviews point to spacious family suites, skyline-facing balconies and a notably strong South Indian dining experience, while nightlife gives the property a busy, energetic feel.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
5,296 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Helpful staff
Several reviews describe reception, housekeeping and restaurant teams as warm, professional and accommodating.
Good location
Restaurants, supermarkets and taxis are close by, with Sharaf DG metro station around a 10-minute walk away.
Pool area
The pool is described as spacious and quiet, giving guests a calmer place to unwind.
South Indian dining
One review gives especially strong praise to the authentic South Indian dishes and consistent kitchen execution.
Tips for a Better Visit
Request higher. Ask for a room above the 11th floor; one five-day stay review says higher floors provided a better experience.
Check charges. Review your card statement after checkout and query any later charge promptly, based on a reported delayed billing dispute.
Plan lifts. Allow extra time for lift journeys, especially at busy periods, since reviews repeatedly mention long waits with only two lifts.
Inspect bathroom. Check water flow, drainage and odours as soon as you arrive and report problems before settling in.
Expect nightlife. Choose another hotel if quiet nights matter; club music has reportedly been audible until 4am from a family room.
Try short stay. Consider booking two nights first and extending only if the room, noise level and facilities suit you.
Plan the visit
Practical details
103 Al Mankhool Rd
Al Mankhool, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Sundowner
The in-house Sundowner restaurant is mentioned for its food, generous portions and music-led ambience.
Breakfast buffet
The breakfast buffet is praised by some guests for variety and quality, though other reviews report crowding and inconsistent standards.
Skyline Premium
A guest described being upgraded from a Skyline Economy Room to a Skyline Premium with a balcony view.
Common Concerns
Card concerns
One guest reports an unauthorised card charge appearing months after checkout and says messages went unanswered.
Night noise
Ground-floor clubs and nightlife can make rooms noisy late into the night, even on higher floors.
Lift waits
With only two lifts serving a high-rise hotel, several guests report long waits and crowded rides.
Bathroom issues
Reviews mention sewage smells, leaks, blocked drains and occasional interruptions to water supply.
Crowded breakfast
Breakfast can become uncomfortable at busy times because seating and restaurant space are limited.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
15 AED
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“To top it all off, I went downstairs to ask for a simple fork so I could eat something in my room, and I was asked to pay 15 AED for it which ended up costing more than my instant ramen”Google review · December 2025
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The Bottom Line
Majestic City Retreat Hotel is a sizeable Al Mankhool base with rooms, suites, restaurants, a 24-hour cafe and a pool. The strongest reasons to consider it are practical: family suites can be spacious, balconies may open onto Dubai skyline views, and supermarkets, restaurants and taxis are close by. Sharaf DG metro station is roughly a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
Food gets mixed feedback, but there are clear highlights. Guests mention the breakfast buffet, in-house Sundowner restaurant and an especially well-regarded South Indian spread, including dosas, idlis, sambar and rasam. The pool is another plus, described as quiet and roomy.
The trade-off is an energetic, sometimes difficult atmosphere. Ground-floor clubs can send loud music into rooms until the early morning, while only two lifts create waits of up to around 10 minutes. Breakfast may also become crowded.
Room condition is inconsistent: some guests report clean, comfortable rooms, while others describe sewage smells, leaking or blocked bathroom fixtures, poor soundproofing and unreliable water. There are also serious individual reports about disputed card charges and missing belongings, so inspect the room on arrival and monitor your payment statement after checkout.