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Sun And Sands Downtown

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
3 out of 5
Approx hotel star rating
Based on 138 reviews
Situated in popular Dubai, is the accommodation Sun And Sands Downtown, 2.9 kilometres from Dubai Islands Beach and 5.5 kilometres from Al Khan Beach and with lift access, 24-hour reception and luggage room. This hotel also can often include laundry service along with dining area but be careful to double check before booking if a particular feature is a deal-breaker in case features change.
Guests at the hotel can also enjoy the hotel safe and the shops of Dubai.
The nearest airport is Dubai International Airport, 4.7km from Sun And Sands Downtown. Popular attractions near Sun And Sands Downtown include Abu Dhabi, Murqquab and Hatta with restaurants like Casablanca Restaurant, Saj Express Restaurant and Coochini Restaurant & Bar and museums and attractions like Coffee museum, Philately Museum and Dubai Municipality Museum. The averaged approval rate among 125 reviews is 2.5 out of 5.

Official Description

The hotel is located in the heart of the city of Deira on al Rigga Street. The family hotel is set within 15 minutes driving distance from the airport and within walking distance from Al Ghureir Mall while the Gold Souk is within easy reach. Tourist attractions such as Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall are easily accessible within a 10-minute taxi ride. The hotel comprises 120 rooms with 2 restaurants, 2 night clubs and a bar. Guests are entertained till 5 in the morning where they can smoke Shisha or watch football matches in the sports bar. Rooms are modern and chic and renovation was executed in the year 2011. Most of the rooms possess balconies giving the guest great joy in winter time.

Amenities

  • Spa centre
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry
  • Safe
  • Lift
  • Gym
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer

Room Prices & Availability

Rooms

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Twin Twin Standard Room

Bedroom : Single bed 80-130 width (2 units)

Facilities

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Wi-fi
  • Smoke detector
  • Balcony
  • Shower
  • Smoking rooms
  • TV
  • Wake-up service
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Double Standard Room King Size Bed

Bedroom : Double bed 131-150 width (1 unit)

Facilities

  • TV
  • Bathroom
  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Wi-fi
  • Smoke detector
  • Balcony
  • Shower
  • Smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Single Standard

Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)

Facilities

  • TV
  • Room size (sqm) : 28
  • Balcony
  • Hairdryer
  • Smoke detector
  • Wake-up service
  • Wi-fi
  • Smoking rooms
  • Number of bedrooms : 1
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Double Standard

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Triple Standard

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Room Standard

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Junior Suite Standard

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Double King Size Bed

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Statistics & Profile

  • Total number of rooms : 116
  • Number of floors (main building) : 8
  • Twin rooms : 54
  • Double rooms : 45
  • Junior suites : 6
  • Triple rooms : 11

Sun And Sands Downtown is booked in hotel categories: Hotels with spa.

Facilities

Most popular facilities

Amenities and services

  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
  • Check-out hour from 12:00:00 to 13:00:00
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle*
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Lift access
  • Supermarket
  • Gym
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Dining area
  • Clothes dryer

Health and beauty

  • Spa centre

Restaurant service

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking area
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment

Attractions near Sun And Sands Downtown

  • Maha Balloons Dubai - 90m
  • Happy Valley Massage - 100m
  • One Point Tourism - 100m
  • Doha Centre - 160m
  • Al Dana Centre - 170m
  • Rampant Lion Night Club, Open Disco - 180m
  • Sharjah - 7.9km
  • Hatta - 11.9km
  • Ajman - 18.2km
  • Umm Al Quwain - 21.3km
  • Jebel Ali - 21.9km
  • Murqquab - 35.8km

Restaurants & cafes

  • Casablanca Restaurant - 8m
  • Saj Express Restaurant - 80m
  • Coochini Restaurant & Bar - 170m
  • Backstreet Cafe - 170m

Beaches

  • Dubai Islands Beach - 2.9km
  • Al Khan Beach - 5.5km

Museums

  • Coffee museum - 1.2km
  • Philately Museum - 1.2km
  • Dubai Municipality Museum - 1.4km
  • Saruq Al Hadid Archaeology Museum - 1.6km

Closest airports

  • Dubai International Airport - 4.7km
* Getting around Dubai can vary, as these distances between Sun And Sands Downtown and nearby attractions are measured in a straight line.

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Continental breakfast
  • Buffet lunch
  • À la carte lunch
  • Set menu lunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • Set menu dinner

Tripadvisor Reviews

Tripadvisor traveller rating

138 reviews

Traveller rating

Excellent
16
Very good
25
Average
35
Poor
14
Terrible
48

Rating summary

Location3.3
Sleep Quality2.7
Rooms2.6
Service2.6
Value2.6
Cleanliness3.0

Recent Tripadvisor reviews

Maryam_19999

 

Extremely Disappointing Stay

31 Jan 2026
Extremely Disappointing Stay – Shocking Standards for Dubai This has to be one of the most disturbing hotel experiences I’ve had in Dubai. The condition of the room was absolutely unacceptable and frankly shocking for a city that is known worldwide for hospitality standards. The mattress was visibly stained, looking old, unhygienic, and neglected. This alone raises serious concerns about cleanliness and guest safety. The carpet was filthy, covered with stains and dirt that clearly haven’t been properly cleaned in a long time. The bathroom condition was the worst part — moldy tile joints, black fungus in corners, dirty grout lines, and an overall sense of decay. This is not a minor housekeeping issue; it’s a health hazard. Even basic maintenance has clearly been ignored. Electrical fittings and accessories were equally disappointing. The shaver socket was dirty, rusted, and stained, which is unacceptable in any hotel, let alone one operating in Dubai. The room telephone looked decades old, yellowed, dusty, and unhygienic—something you wouldn’t expect even in a budget motel. Honestly, it’s hard to believe how this property is allowed to operate under Dubai tourism standards. I seriously question how DTCM permits this level of neglect when Dubai is supposed to represent excellence and quality. This hotel does not meet even the most basic expectations of cleanliness, maintenance, or guest comfort. I would strongly advise travelers to stay away unless major renovations and hygiene improvements are made. Absolutely not recommended.

mahekbrijeshkumarb

 

Thank you for memorable moments

30 Nov 2025
I stayed for 3 nights here and I enjoyed my stayed. Thank to reception , bellboy and housekeeping. Very helpful. Staff. Sure will come back soon.

irenegN9962EH

 

Good memories with sun and sands downtown hotel

30 Nov 2025
We booked for 5 nights and really enjoyed our stay there. Front office staff and house keeping staff is really helpful. We got an early check in free of cost thanks to the operation manager. The staff are very friendly and make us feel like home. . Sure will come back soon.

Navigate796583

 

Extraordinary

30 Nov 2025
Stayed in this hotel. So corporative staff, specially met Operation Manger who welcomes and helps a lot. had wonderful experience with their facilities and still they are cultivating their amenities. Recommending everyone to have a chance to making your staycation memorable.

nannud2025

 

It's memorable trip

31 Oct 2025
We enjoy our stays. Hotel is 3 mins walking from Union metro station. Compare to our last trip here this time we see lot of changes in hotel. Even rooms are renovated. Thank you will come back again.

Tripadvisor Overview

Finding an ideal budget friendly hotel in Dubai does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Sun & Sands Downtown Hotel, a nice option for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer air conditioning and a refrigerator, and Sun & Sands Downtown Hotel makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the hotel, including a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and room service. In addition, guests can enjoy a pool and an on-site restaurant during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free private parking available nearby. Nearby landmarks such as Bur Dubai Abra Dock (1.1 mi) and Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (1.1 mi) make Sun & Sands Downtown Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Dubai. While in Dubai, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Sun & Sands Downtown Hotel, including Arabian Tea House Café (1.2 mi), AB's Absolute Barbecues (0.9 mi), and The Acai Spot (1.0 mi). Should time allow, Dream Journey is a popular attraction that is within walking distance. Sun & Sands Downtown Hotel puts the best of Dubai at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

More Hotel Information

To take into account

  • Non-smoking establishment

Cards accepted

  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

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