Pros
- Excellent Deira location, close to metro station and supermarket
- Relatively quiet area
- On-site restaurant and cafe
- Small gym with sauna
- Rooftop pool with city views
- Great Arabic restaurant across the road
- Free on-site parking
- Business center
Cons
- Dirty and poorly maintained; some guests complain of bed bugs
- Some rooms are musty and smell of smoke
- Air-conditioning unreliable
- Wi-Fi is expensive and unreliable
Bottom Line
Despite its name, the Dream Palace Hotel has little going for it, apart from its location in the safe, quiet neighborhood of Dubai called Deira, near the Reef Mall. Rooms look comfortable, and include flat-screen TVs and modern bathtubs, but past guests have complained about smoky odors and unreliable air-conditioning. Although it might be cheaper than other hotels in the area and has a nice view from its rooftop pool, it is dirty and poorly maintained and not a great value.
Hotel & Amenities Photos
https://stage.oyster.com/dubai/hotels/dream-palace-hotel/photos/the-hotel/
Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Pool
Scene
Basic, dated and run-down, but could be nice with a little more care
The lobby of the Dream Palace Hotel is an eclectic mix of furnishings, ranging from Art Deco-style chandeliers to a pair of large gumball machines. The carpeted and white-walled lounge space has little furniture, despite its large size: a few upholstered chairs, a wooden bench, and a coffee table with a TV in the corner. The coffee bar is similarly stark and simple, with a glass case for pastries and a few clusters of tables and small leather chairs. The self-proclaimed Asian restaurant has a bit more character, with an orange wall, a stone accent wall, and vases on the tables, but the furniture looks straight out of a cafeteria and the buffet set-up indicates that the hotel is predominantly popular with budget European tour groups. The rooftop pool, with its turf deck and wood and metal furniture, has a nice view of the area but dirt and mold are visible in places.
Location
Quiet part of Deira neighborhood, 10 minutes from airport and near the metro
Located on a quieter road in the Deira area of Dubai, the Dream Palace Hotel is surrounded by a few other hotels, apartment buildings, and office buildings, as well as a rather unattractive parking lot. The closest metro station is about five minutes down the road, as is a large supermarket. Sights such as the Burj Khalifa and Jumeirah beaches are more than 30 minutes away via a direct line on the metro. Business travelers have quick access to Deira and Bur Dubai, both within a five-minute drive, but the Dubai International Finance Centre and World Trade Centre are about 20 minutes away. The airport is about a 10-minute drive away and the Reef Mall is less than a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The hotel offers free parking.
Rooms
Basic and straightforward, but poorly maintained and with housekeeping issues
There are 147 rooms at the Dream Palace, ranging from basic to suites, none of which are particularly charming. The decor is mostly neutral, with artwork above the beds, dark wood furnishings, and patterned drapes, but the carpet and furniture appear a bit dusty and there is some mold visible in cracks in the tile in some bathrooms. Still, all have flat-screen TVs, individually controlled air-conditioning (though some guests say it doesn't work), shower/tub combination, signature toiletries, slippers, safe, hairdryer, mini-fridge, and kettle for coffee and tea. Wi-Fi is available for a fee. It's worth noting that a number of guests complain of housekeeping issues and musty smells, and some have complained of bed bugs.
Features
Rooftop pool, free parking, gym and sauna
The Dream Palace Hotel has convenient, if not fancy, features. There's a rooftop pool with a great view of Dubai in the distance, as well as a sauna, hot tub, and a small fitness center. A coffee lounge serves drinks and snacks throughout the day, and a self-proclaimed Asian restaurant serves a buffet that's especially popular with the tour groups that stay in the summer. There is free parking on-site, Internet access for a fee, a small business center, a banquet room, laundry and dry cleaning services.
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Scene
Basic, dated and run-down, but could be nice with a little more care
The lobby of the Dream Palace Hotel is an eclectic mix of furnishings, ranging from Art Deco-style chandeliers to a pair of large gumball machines. The carpeted and white-walled lounge space has little furniture, despite its large size: a few upholstered chairs, a wooden bench, and a coffee table with a TV in the corner. The coffee bar is similarly stark and simple, with a glass case for pastries and a few clusters of tables and small leather chairs. The self-proclaimed Asian restaurant has a bit more character, with an orange wall, a stone accent wall, and vases on the tables, but the furniture looks straight out of a cafeteria and the buffet set-up indicates that the hotel is predominantly popular with budget European tour groups. The rooftop pool, with its turf deck and wood and metal furniture, has a nice view of the area but dirt and mold are visible in places.
Location
Quiet part of Deira neighborhood, 10 minutes from airport and near the metro
Located on a quieter road in the Deira area of Dubai, the Dream Palace Hotel is surrounded by a few other hotels, apartment buildings, and office buildings, as well as a rather unattractive parking lot. The closest metro station is about five minutes down the road, as is a large supermarket. Sights such as the Burj Khalifa and Jumeirah beaches are more than 30 minutes away via a direct line on the metro. Business travelers have quick access to Deira and Bur Dubai, both within a five-minute drive, but the Dubai International Finance Centre and World Trade Centre are about 20 minutes away. The airport is about a 10-minute drive away and the Reef Mall is less than a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The hotel offers free parking.
Rooms
Basic and straightforward, but poorly maintained and with housekeeping issues
There are 147 rooms at the Dream Palace, ranging from basic to suites, none of which are particularly charming. The decor is mostly neutral, with artwork above the beds, dark wood furnishings, and patterned drapes, but the carpet and furniture appear a bit dusty and there is some mold visible in cracks in the tile in some bathrooms. Still, all have flat-screen TVs, individually controlled air-conditioning (though some guests say it doesn't work), shower/tub combination, signature toiletries, slippers, safe, hairdryer, mini-fridge, and kettle for coffee and tea. Wi-Fi is available for a fee. It's worth noting that a number of guests complain of housekeeping issues and musty smells, and some have complained of bed bugs.
Features
Rooftop pool, free parking, gym and sauna
The Dream Palace Hotel has convenient, if not fancy, features. There's a rooftop pool with a great view of Dubai in the distance, as well as a sauna, hot tub, and a small fitness center. A coffee lounge serves drinks and snacks throughout the day, and a self-proclaimed Asian restaurant serves a buffet that's especially popular with the tour groups that stay in the summer. There is free parking on-site, Internet access for a fee, a small business center, a banquet room, laundry and dry cleaning services.
Hotel & Amenities Photos
https://stage.oyster.com/dubai/hotels/dream-palace-hotel/photos/the-hotel/
Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Business Center
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Cable
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Children's Pool
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Full Kitchen
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Room Service
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Swim-Up Bar
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Tennis Court
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