Useful location
Indian restaurants, supermarkets and local shops are close by, with Ibn Battuta Mall and metro access within walking distance for some guests.
Parkside Hotel Apartment LLC
Discovery Gardens
Parkside Hotel Apartment LLC is an informal hotel-apartment stay in Discovery Gardens, with spacious rooms suited to short visits or longer monthly stays. Reviews highlight walkable Indian restaurants, supermarkets, basement parking and access towards Ibn Battuta Mall and the metro, while the business describes cosy suites with a coffee shop, pool and spa.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
634 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Metro access
Several guests found the Gardens metro station walkable, making Dubai Marina and other areas easier to reach without relying entirely on taxis.
Long stays
The apartment format and room size appealed to guests staying from several weeks to six months, especially when they wanted a residential setting.
Basement parking
Basement parking with elevator access is available, which is useful for guests arriving by car.
Helpful cleaning
Some guests praised individual housekeeping service, including daily checks and staff who asked whether further help was needed.
Family setting
Reviews describe Discovery Gardens as a peaceful, family-friendly area with food and everyday shopping nearby.
Tips for a Better Visit
Inspect first. Check the room, bathroom, bedding and kitchen before unpacking; several guests found serious cleanliness or pest problems immediately.
Confirm cleaning. For stays longer than a few nights, confirm the cleaning schedule and towel replacement rather than assuming daily service.
Check kitchenware. Ask at check-in for cookware, cutlery and working appliances; guests repeatedly found these missing or faulty.
Document condition. Photograph existing damage and test appliances on arrival, since reviews mention faulty equipment and disputed room-condition charges.
Use local food. Plan meals around the nearby Indian restaurants and supermarkets; guests found them convenient and within walking distance.
Consider short stays. If booking, keep the stay short unless the room meets your standards on arrival; one review advised no more than two nights.
Plan the visit
Practical details
building no.12 street no.1
Jebel Ali Village - Discovery Gardens, Dubai
Common Concerns
Cleanliness issues
Multiple reviews report cockroaches, dirty bathrooms, stained bedding and, in one case, bed bugs.
Poor maintenance
Guests describe rusted furniture, leaking bathrooms, faulty appliances, broken locks and rooms needing renovation.
Irregular cleaning
Housekeeping frequency appears inconsistent: one guest staying nine days said the room was cleaned only once.
Slow service
Requests for towels, irons, maintenance or room service were sometimes delayed and required repeated follow-up.
Parking odour
A guest reported sewage odour, clogged drainage water and poor lighting in the basement parking area.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
258dhs
two night per person stay
“-the price: such a bargain at this price (258dhs for two night per person) I can't really complain especially in Dubai”Google review · February 2019
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The Bottom Line
Parkside Hotel Apartment LLC is a budget-oriented hotel apartment in Discovery Gardens. The main draw is convenience: guests can use an apartment-style room, eat at Indian restaurants nearby, shop at local supermarkets and walk towards the Gardens metro station or Ibn Battuta Mall. Some reviews also mention basement parking, a cafeteria and rooms large enough for longer stays.
The location and neighbourhood are the more dependable positives. Guests staying from one week to six months described the area as peaceful, family-friendly and well connected, while others appreciated the easy access to Dubai Marina by metro or taxi. A few reviewers also praised polite reception or housekeeping staff and prompt help with maintenance.
The rooms are much less consistent. Repeated reports mention cockroaches, bed bugs, stained bathrooms and bedding, rust, leaks, broken appliances and kitchens missing basic utensils. Cleaning ranged from daily service to only one visit during a nine-day stay.
Slow responses, weak Wi-Fi and an unpleasant-smelling basement car park add to the uncertainty. Treat this as a check-before-you-settle-in booking. Inspect the room and appliances immediately, photograph existing damage, confirm housekeeping and request kitchenware at check-in.
It may suit a tightly priced short stay where location matters most, but longer bookings carry a clear maintenance and service risk.