Stayed here on and off over the past few years. Functional and inexpensive compared to a beach hotel. If you are on a budget, and require a central location in Bur Dubai near Meena Bazaar then you can’t go too far wrong. Spinneys (supermarket) is nearby as is the Bur Juman shopping mall. The hotel apartments have kitchenette facilities which... more

Arrived early in the morning but after a cup of coffee and a 30 min wait a room was ready..no problem what so ever, it was big enough for a family, and very clean. All the staff in the hotel were really friendly and helpful, even the restaurant manager who looked like he doubled for the local executioner. (Scary). Shame... more

Arrived at Golden Sands 3 at 9am in the morning, we thought that we would not be able to check in until the afternoon, but they told us a studio would be ready by 10.30, so we were really relieved. The studios are a good size, very clean, with a washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, double sofa and full bathroom and very comfortable... more

We, and members of our family & friends booked 5 rooms at the Golden Sands 10 apartments. They were very accommodating. They were able to, at short notice to allocate all but one of the rooms on one floor for us, even though it is a busy time of year for Dubai. The rooms/flats are an excellent size with large... more

I cannot understand why some people have written such bad reviews of this property. My daughter and I felt quite safe in the area. The accommodation was clean and more than adequate. Staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant, although not 5-star, served reasonable meals both in cost and taste. The location was very close to a couple of small... more

Clean and comfortable apartments with helpful staff. Washer/dryer in apartment was very useful. 25 minute walk to creek and old souk and fort. Dubai is still very much a building site. The traffic is horrendous due to the building of a metro which has meant some road closures. Apparently, the metro will eventually link the airport to the city. If... more

Have just returned from a 5 night stay at Golden Sands 10. Superb, spacious, two bedroomed, two bathroomed apartment. Enough seating at dining table for 8 people comfortably. two three seater sofas and one two seater! Washing machine and tumble dryer - free to use. Fully equipped kitchen - microwave, fridge freezer, cooker. Clean, comfortable. Helpful, friendly staff. could not... more

Just returned from Dubai and flew from Edinburgh to Dubai via Charles de Gaulle with Air France. Flights outbound were good and Air France staff attentive although sometimes feel as if they're doing you a favour by attending to your requirements. Cabin crew on return from Paris to Edinburgh were downright rude and obnoxious to passengers. Prices for food and... more

I was expecting a lot more with Golden Sands 3. The staff on the front desk were not very helpful, and wouldn't even book me a taxi to the airport - giving me a number to call instead. The room was ok - I had a studio room - good size. The air con was a bit noisy but at... more