Clean rooms
Many guests describe the rooms as spacious, comfortable and carefully cleaned, with daily housekeeping often praised.
Studio M Hotel Arabian Plaza
Hor Al Anz
In Hor Al Anz, Studio M Hotel Arabian Plaza is a hotel with sleek rooms and apartments, plus dining, an outdoor pool and a gym. Reviews make it worth considering for spacious family stays, convenient metro access and a breakfast that guests regularly enjoy.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
14,056 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Metro access
The hotel has easy access to the metro, making city sightseeing and getting around Dubai more convenient.
Family stays
Spacious rooms and apartments suit families, including celebrations and longer stays with children.
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast is a strong point, with guests highlighting its selection, taste and Filipino food options.
Swimming pool
The outdoor pool is a popular way to relax, and reviews mention attentive pool supervision for children.
Dining quality
Level M Restaurant receives praise for fresh, tasty food and a comfortable, spacious setting.
Nearby groceries
A large Nesto supermarket is next door, while nearby grocery stores are described as budget-friendly.
Room features
Apartment guests have reported useful in-room facilities including a dishwasher and washing machine.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm room. Reconfirm your exact room or apartment before arrival, especially for celebrations or kitchen-equipped bookings.
Check late arrival. If you expect to arrive late, confirm the booking will remain active; one guest said a reservation was canceled after almost two hours.
Check pool hours. Ask about pool closing time before planning an evening swim; one birthday group found it closed at 7pm.
Inspect on arrival. Check the bathroom, shower fittings and room odour as soon as you arrive so problems can be reported immediately.
Expect variety. Level M’s buffet was fresh and tasty, but do not expect a very large selection of dishes.
Use the metro. For sightseeing, take advantage of the nearby metro connection, which reviewers found convenient for exploring Dubai.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Qiyadah - Al Ittihad Rd
Hor Al Anz East - Deira, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Costa Coffee outlet
A Costa Coffee outlet in the reception area gives guests an easy place to pick up coffee during their stay.
Tapsilog
One dining review specifically enjoyed tapsilog, alongside sinigang, carbonara and watermelon juice.
One-Bedroom Apartment
The One-Bedroom Apartment is a named booking option, including for guests specifically seeking a kitchen.
Common Concerns
Booking issues
One guest arrived to find a prepaid One-Bedroom Apartment unavailable, while another reported a reservation canceled after arriving almost two hours late.
Room condition
A review reported mould, a missing shower tap and strong odours, including stale curry after moving rooms.
Check-in delays
Some guests experienced lengthy check-in waits and rooms that were not ready at the expected time.
Small pool
The swimming pool may feel crowded because one guest found it small compared with the number of users.
Maintenance concerns
One review described inconsistent room cleanliness and broader maintenance and quality-control problems.
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The Bottom Line
Studio M Hotel Arabian Plaza is a room-and-apartment hotel in Hor Al Anz that works well for families, longer stays and visitors who want straightforward access around Dubai. Guests can book spacious rooms or apartments, eat at Level M Restaurant, and start the day with a well-reviewed breakfast buffet. Several apartment reviews also mention useful facilities such as a dishwasher and washing machine.
Location is a practical advantage. Reviews describe easy metro access, nearby restaurants and a large Nesto supermarket next door, while grocery shops around the building are considered budget-friendly. Families appreciate the roomy accommodation and swimming pool, although the pool can feel small when busy and one review says it closes at 7pm.
Costa Coffee in the reception area is another convenient touch. The main caution is consistency. Many guests report spotless rooms and attentive housekeeping, but others mention mould, missing bathroom fittings, cigarette or curry smells, slow housekeeping and delayed requests.
Check the room promptly after arrival. Booking and reception communication also deserve care: guests have reported a prepaid room being unavailable, a late-arrival reservation being canceled, and lengthy check-in or check-out handling. Reconfirm the room type, late-arrival policy and pool hours before committing to a stay or celebration.