Burj views
Balcony views of the Burj Khalifa, sometimes alongside the canal, are the clearest reason guests choose this stay.
Unlock Waters Edge
Business Bay
Unlock Waters Edge is a holiday-home stay in Business Bay, with spacious apartments and standout Burj Khalifa and canal views. Guests also mention a nearby bus stop connecting to the metro, making the location useful for short Dubai visits when the assigned apartment meets expectations.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
174 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Spacious rooms
Several reviews describe the apartments as spacious, including one temporary room arranged for an early arrival.
Pool access
The building has a swimming pool that one guest described as nice, although access may require contacting reception.
Bus connection
A nearby bus stop connects to a subway station, giving guests a public-transport option beyond taxis.
Helpful staff
Some guests found the team friendly, accommodating and responsive, with cleaning supplies such as towels, coffee, tea and water delivered during one stay.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm apartment. Before arrival, confirm the exact unit and view in writing; one guest booked a Burj Khalifa view but received a different apartment.
Check hot water. Test the shower and water heater immediately, since guests have reported cold water even after turning on the hot-water switch.
Clarify fees. Ask about cleaning charges before booking: one guest reported a 157 AED post-stay fee that was not listed in the reservation.
Plan parking. Allow time to self-park and confirm availability in advance, as the property has no valet and one guest found parking unavailable.
Early arrival. For a very early check-in, ask whether a temporary room is available; one guest booked one at 5am for 250 AED.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Millennium Binghatti Residences - Marasi Dr
Business Bay, Dubai
Common Concerns
Inconsistent cleaning
Cleanliness varies sharply; reviews mention stained sheets, hair, greasy kitchenware, bathroom mould and unpleasant smells.
Hot water
Multiple guests reported cold showers or no hot water, including after switching the water heater on.
Slow check-in
Check-in has been described as taking too long, and one booking received the apartment later than the stated 3pm time.
Parking limits
There is no valet service, and another guest reported that parking was unavailable for their booking.
Listing mismatch
Some guests said the assigned apartment did not match the pictures or the Burj Khalifa-view apartment they booked.
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The Bottom Line
Unlock Waters Edge is a holiday-home stay in Business Bay built around the apartment experience rather than a conventional hotel. The main draw is the Burj Khalifa view from the balcony, with some apartments also overlooking the canal. Reviews also mention spacious rooms, a swimming pool and a nearby bus stop that connects to the subway station.
The experience is notably inconsistent. Some guests describe clean, comfortable apartments and friendly, responsive help, while others report old interiors, stained or worn bedding, hair, unpleasant odours, greasy kitchenware and mould or rust in the bathroom. One guest said the apartment did not resemble the online pictures, and another received a different unit from the Burj Khalifa-view apartment booked.
Practical details deserve attention before arrival. Check-in has sometimes taken too long, parking may require self-parking, and guests have reported cold shower water or no hot water. There is also a review mentioning a 157 AED cleaning charge not shown in the reservation.
If arriving very early, ask about the temporary-room option: one guest arranged a 5am room for 250 AED. This stay may suit visitors prioritising the view, but confirm the exact apartment, cleanliness expectations, parking and fees first.