Dubai's reputation as the city of glitz and glam means a lot of people flock to its high-end hotels when they visit. There are plenty of affordable 4-star and 3-star hotels as well but for those on a much tighter budget, or those simply looking to meet people from all over the world in communal settings, hostels are also a viable alternative.
Here are our five top hostels for visitors when they land at the most famous city in the United Arab Emirates.
Grays Hostel By Haly is located a stone's throw from JBR Beach and is also close to the Marina Promenade. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. Room service and free WiFi are also available. All rooms are non-smoking and come with a tv while selected rooms have a fridge and microwave, too. Alongside mixed-gender, women-only and men-only dormitories, they offer a small double room for two people. Barasti Beach is a 20-minute walk away. Prices start from INR 1,905 for one person staying a single night.
Address: The hostel is located at King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Jumeirah Beach Residence.
This hostel is also located near the Marina Promenade and has an outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge and terrace. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a fridge, kettle, bath and desk. Guests can also play billiards at the hostel. Barasti Beach is five minutes away and Mina Seyahi Beach is an eight minute walk. Prices start from INR 2,257 for one person for a single night.
Address: The address is Tiger Tower, Marina Pinnacle, Dubai Marina.
Located on Sheikh Zayed Road and just a five minute car drive from Dubai Mall, Travelers Backpackers has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, shared kitchens and room service for guests. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, coffee machine, bidet and wardrobe. The minimum length of stay is two nights.
Address: It is located near the Emirates Towers Metro Station, The Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road.
Located in the thriving hub of Al Karama, Sakhra Hostel is a men-only accommodation which boasts a shared lounge, terrace and views of the city. There is a designated smoking area and the accommodation is close to the Oud Mehta and Burjuman metro stations. According to Booking.com, every room has a balcony, air conditioning and a shared bathroom. A single night costs INR 1,490 for one person.
Address: It is situated at the Rose 8 building, 17B Street, Al Karama.
This hostel is located in the Dubai Marina area so it is close to Barasti Beach and Marina Beach. It has a bar and guests can make use of a shared kitchen and lounge. According to Booking.com, selected rooms include a kitchen with a stovetop and a toaster. The Mall of the Emirates is a 15-minute drive away.
Address: Hawana Hostel is located at Al Sharta Street, Dubai Marina.