Central location
Its Trade Centre location is repeatedly described as convenient for getting around Dubai.
Sunday Mega Hotel Sheikh Zayed Road Near DIFC formerly Emirates Grand Hotel
Trade Centre
A casual apartment hotel in Trade Centre, described as having a city-view restaurant, gym, sauna and indoor pool. Reviews also mention Burj Khalifa views, vegetarian food and, in one case, a smart TV installed quickly by technicians—but room condition and service appear inconsistent.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
3,715 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
City views
One guest reported views of the Burj Khalifa, Sheikh Zayed Road and the beach from the room.
Helpful service
Some guests found the reception, housekeeping and engineering teams friendly and quick to help.
Vegetarian food
A guest specifically noted that vegetarian food was available at the hotel.
Smart TV
In one stay, technicians installed a smart TV within minutes after a guest asked about one.
Tips for a Better Visit
Verify room. Contact the hotel and booking platform before arrival to reconfirm the exact room category; guests reported receiving different rooms.
Request towels. Confirm towels are in the room on arrival; one group waited more than two hours and missed using the pool.
Check pool access. Ask whether the pool is open for your dates, as one family found it locked throughout their stay.
Review parking. If driving, ask about parking arrangements first; the route to upper levels was described as narrow and stressful.
Plan the visit
Practical details
116957 Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center First, Dubai
Common Concerns
Safety concerns
One recent review alleges that fire alarms and sprinklers failed during a fire, with unresolved losses afterward.
Room availability
Multiple guests with confirmed bookings reported arriving to find their booked rooms unavailable or being downgraded.
Pest reports
Reviews report cockroaches in beds and rooms, alongside broader complaints about dirty corridors and rooms.
Refund disputes
Several guests described difficulty securing refunds after leaving early or being unable to receive the booked room.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 40
tourism tax
“Their only compensation offered was waiving the AED 40 tourism tax and giving a late check-out, which honestly did not even begin to compensate for the inconvenience, stress, and disappointment we experienced”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Sunday Mega Hotel Sheikh Zayed Road Near DIFC is a casual apartment hotel in Trade Centre, with a self-described city-view restaurant, gym, sauna and indoor pool. Guests have also reported Burj Khalifa and beach views, vegetarian food, and one quick smart-TV installation, so the property can look appealing on paper, particularly for a budget stay near central Dubai. The main attraction is location.
Several reviewers call it convenient, and the views can be memorable when the assigned room matches the booking. That consistency is the problem: many guests reported being given a different room, waiting hours for check-in or discovering that confirmed rooms were unavailable. Cleanliness and maintenance are major cautions.
Reviews describe dirty corridors, stained linens, cigarette smells, clogged bathrooms, insects and missing basics such as towels, tissues and toiletries. Air-conditioning failures were common enough that some guests could not sleep, while the pool was reported locked during one family stay. Parking may also be awkward, with a narrow drive to upper levels.
Before paying, reconfirm the room category, test the AC and check pool access. Keep booking and refund correspondence in writing, especially if you book a long stay or through an online travel platform. The mixed feedback suggests standards vary sharply, so this is not a low-risk booking despite the convenient setting.