Metro access
Baniyas Metro Station is beside the hotel, making public transport especially convenient.
Phoenicia Hotel
Naif
Phoenicia Hotel is a casual budget hotel in Naif, with a location that suits metro users, Deira shoppers and business travellers. Guests have also mentioned its African restaurant and coffee bar in the gallery, giving the property places to eat or pause beyond the room.
Reputation Score
3.5
★★★★☆
448 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Affordable stay
Several guests describe it as a fair-value choice for visitors watching their budget in Deira.
Business base
Its central Deira position helps business visitors reach shops and sourcing areas easily.
Gallery options
The ground-floor gallery includes an African restaurant and coffee bar for a break without leaving the building.
Helpful staff
Some guests found the staff respectful and willing to help, despite uneven service reports elsewhere.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm booking. If booking online, double-check confirmation with the hotel before arrival; one guest reported a two-week delay over an online reservation.
Use the metro. Plan to arrive by metro rather than car: the hotel is close to Baniyas Metro Station and one review reports no parking facility.
Check amenities. Before settling in, confirm towels, slippers, water and working AC; one room reportedly lacked all of these basics.
Consider noise. If you need quiet or are travelling as a family, ask about the club and surrounding noise before booking.
Allow extra time. Build in time for check-in or room cleaning, since one guest was told to wait an hour or two for cleaning.
Family caution. The reviews lean more toward solo, bachelor and business stays than family trips.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Naif - Deira - Dubai
Naif - Deira, Dubai
Popular Mentions
African night club
The building includes an African night club, which may contribute to the reported evening noise.
spa
A spa is mentioned as an in-building option alongside the African night club.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served, although a guest felt it could be improved.
Common Concerns
Cleanliness
Multiple reviews report dirty rooms or toilets, with one describing insects in the rooms.
Noise
The hotel can be noisy and crowded, with loud club music and occasional reports of fights.
Room upkeep
Guests have reported faulty air conditioning, including a room where the AC was not functioning well.
Cleaning delays
Room cleaning has sometimes taken an hour or two after guests called reception.
Dated rooms
Rooms are often described as small and dated, with old furniture mentioned in several reviews.
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The Bottom Line
Phoenicia Hotel is a low-budget base in Naif, particularly handy for visitors shopping around Deira, working in the business area or relying on the metro. Baniyas Metro Station is close by, and restaurants and shops surround the property. Rooms are generally described as small and dated, but some guests still consider them adequate for the price.
There are a few useful in-building options: guests have mentioned an African restaurant, a coffee bar, an African night club and a spa. Breakfast is also served, though one review says it could be better. The gallery and ground-floor cafés may matter more to some visitors than the hotel facilities themselves.
The trade-off is consistency. Reviews range from respectful staff, effective cooling and clean spaces to reports of cockroaches, dirty toilets, faulty AC, poor Wi-Fi and delayed room cleaning. Noise is a serious consideration: the area and club can be loud, and one guest reported occasional fights and police presence.
The narrow entrance has no parking facility, so the metro is the easier arrival choice. Double-check an online booking before travelling, and confirm basic room amenities such as towels, water and working air conditioning at check-in.