The hype
Great location for the price, but you get what you pay for—worn-out rooms and sleepless nights.
Concorde Palace Hotel Dubai
$40-75/ night
Book this if You're a solo night-owl on a shoestring budget who prioritizes proximity to Meena Bazaar over sleep hygiene.
Why People Love It
- Dirt-cheap rates in central Bur Dubai
- Two-minute walk to Sharaf DG (Green Line) Metro Station
- Surrounded by incredible, authentic Indian and Pakistani street food
Quick Take: A faded budget hotel where the nightclub bass vibrates the walls harder than the AC cools the room.
Reviewed by @tasty_traveluae: I found the cheapest decent stay in Dubai! For 90 AED, I got a massive suite with a living area. The lobby is a bit retro with its neon lights, but the room itself is clean, spacious, and an absolute steal. Perfect if you'd rather spend your money on experiences.
Guest Who Stayed Here Said
Reality check
The 'city views' are mostly of traffic on Bank Street, and the 'soundproofing' is non-existent against the club downstairs.
- You plan to be out partying until 4 AM anyway
- You need to be steps away from the Computer Plaza or Meena Bazaar
- You are strictly budget-capped at under $50/night
Cleanliness & Maintenance
3.5
- Housekeeping: Inconsistent. Daily making of beds happens, but deep cleaning is rare. Dust bunnies are common.
- Bathroom hygiene: Major weak point. Reports of moldy grout, leaking faucets, and water stains are frequent.
- Maintenance: Tired. Peeling wallpaper, scuffed furniture, and loose outlets are the norm.
- Linens & towels: Often worn thin and greyish. Check for stains before settling in.
- Odors & scents: Pervasive smell of stale cigarette smoke and damp carpet in hallways.
Sleepability™
2.5LOUD
0-4LOUD
4-7.5MODERATE
7.5-10SILENT
- On-site nightclub/dance bar (bass travels up)
- Traffic on Bank Street
- Thin walls between rooms
Before you book
Good to know
- The metro station nearby is 'Sharaf DG' on the Green Line (formerly Al Fahidi), NOT the one on Sheikh Zayed Road.
- Tourism Dirham fee of AED 10 per night is charged at check-in.
- Parking is NOT free; expect to pay ~AED 30/day for a spot nearby.
What to pack
- Heavy-duty earplugs (wax or silicone)
- Flip-flops for the shower (hygiene precaution)
- Universal travel adapter (outlets are often loose)
Room Genie
Best picks
- Top floor rooms (to minimize club noise, though not eliminate it)
- Rear-facing rooms (to avoid street noise)
Rooms to avoid
- 1st and 2nd floor rooms directly above the nightclub
- Rooms facing the main road if you dislike traffic hum
Room Request Genie – copy & paste
“I am a light sleeper. Please assign a room on the highest possible floor, facing away from the street and as far as possible from the nightclub/elevator.”
FAQ & Hidden tips
Everything you actually want to know before you book.
Is there a swimming pool?
Conflicting info exists, but most recent credible reports and booking sites confirm NO usable pool is currently available.
Is it safe for families?
Physically safe, yes, but the atmosphere (nightclubs, smoking, solo male demographic) is very uncomfortable for families.
How close is the metro?
Extremely close. Sharaf DG Metro Station (Green Line) is a 2-3 minute walk.
Does the hotel serve alcohol?
Yes, there are multiple bars and a nightclub on-site.
Is breakfast included?
Usually not in the base rate; it costs around AED 28 and is a basic Indian/Continental buffet.
Can I check in early?
Rarely granted without a fee; the hotel runs high occupancy with budget travelers.
Insider Tips
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Don't eat at the hotel; walk 5 minutes to Meena Bazaar for some of the best cheap eats in Dubai.
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The 'Sharaf DG' metro station here is the Green Line one (old Al Fahidi), don't get confused with the Mall of the Emirates area.
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Taxis often know this place as 'Concorde Palace Bank Street' to distinguish it from other Concorde properties.
5 things to know before you go
💡The elevator is painfully slow and often smells of smoke.
💡Wi-Fi speeds are decent in the lobby but can crawl in the rooms.
💡You might be asked for a cash deposit upon check-in.
💡The 'city view' is just a view of the heavy traffic on Bank Street.
💡Housekeeping sometimes knocks early even if you have the DND sign up.
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