Looking for a quality Dubai accommodation at affordable rates then it’s better to explore all your options before making a decision. The important question that needs answering is whether to book a Dubai Hotel or a Dubai Apartment. If your Dubai stay is for a few days and you want to enjoy breakfast in bed, 24 hour room service, laundry and ironing services then you better book a Dubai Hotel. It will be high on your budget and you might end up spending far more than you expected but then, “You get what you pay for”.

But if you have no desire to overspend on lodging so that you get to spend more on shopping; want to experience the pleasures of local life with more privacy and extra space; looking to have an extended Dubai stay in order to make the most out of your Dubai holiday then don’t hesitate and book a Dubai furnished Apartment.



Some apartments such as Dubai furnished apartments by My Dubai stay provide an ideal base for business or leisure travelers. These serviced apartments are carefully selected at the most desirable locations across Dubai and are exquisitely furnished. Standard facilities that you would normally find in a Dubai Hotel are also offered such as swimming pools, saunas, steam rooms, gymnasiums and even children's play areas. And unlike Dubai hotels you will also enjoy your separate dining areas and spacious lounges equipped with LCD TV, home cinema with DVD and satellite or cable. To cater their corporate clients Dubai holiday apartmentsalso offer work desk with a standard PC and high speed internet. Similarly facilities of printer, scanner and Copier are also offered on loan at a nominal charge. In short, these Dubai self-catering yet furnished apartments offer everything a business traveler demands and a holiday visitor desires. 

Another great advantage of Dubai self-catering apartmentsif compared with Dubai hotels is the luxury of gourmet kitchens which are normally equipped with enough culinary equipment to fit any chef's needs. This allows you to add a personal touch to your Dubai holiday by spending some time in the kitchen and save valuable money at the same time.

So why stay in a Dubai Hotel when you can book a Dubai furnished apartment? They are an ideal alternative to Dubai Hotels especially if you are going in groups or planning an extended stay or if money is an important factor in your holiday planning. You won’t be compromising on many luxuries but will definitely be saving some serious money. The rising popularity of Dubai furnished apartments for short or long stay gives more proof that they are undoubtedly an affordable alternative to Dubai Hotels.

Keep on watching this space as the next article will give a comparison of price differences between Dubai hotels and Dubai furnished apartments.