I don't know what other reviewers were expecting for USD113 a night in Dubai, but we were delighted with our king-bed studio in Golden Sands 5. Enormous bed with firm mattress, comfy bedding and 5 pillows, 2 x 2-seater sofa + coffee table + rug, small dining table + 2 chairs, flat screen TV, small balcony, washer/dryer, electric kettle, double... more

I stayed at the Golden Sands 3 in a 2 room studio (1 bedroom, 1 bed in an L-shaped studio, 2 bathrooms) from November 23rd to 30th. I was able to get in on a deal that cost us <$100 per night for my room. I took a regular Dubai Taxi to get to the Golden Sands 3 with no... more

We stayed at Golden Sands 3 (make sure you know which Golden Sands you are in as there are like 12 different Golden Sands Hotel in the area). From the research we did, we found that this was the cheapest hotel we could find in the expensive city of Dubai. We paid about $175 USD for a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom.... more

We stayed in Golden Sands 10 for three nights from 27 November 2009 during Eid Al Adha - two adults with a 5yo and a 2yo. We had booked on Venere and arrived at Dubai airport only to be refused a taxi by a driver who told us there were 13 Golden Sands and the address on the booking voucher... more

There are a number of blocks in this complex. We were in block 5. It's a 15 minute walk to Bastakiya and 5 minutes to the closest (operating) metro (Burjuman). We had a very comfortable king size bed. It was quiet and we slept brilliantly. The room was serviced every day. The hotel is a bit down at heel, but... more

* Staff there are extremely miserable. * You can only use the internet in the restaurant. * Restaurant morning buffet is quite expensive considering the limited range on offer. * Do not expect any tea/ coffe sachet to be left daily, you only get 2 tea bags for the entire stay ! * Rooms are quite spacious, but dirty towels... more

We stayed at the GS3. The room was great, with a fridge/freezer and hot plate (no oven). It was cleaned every day to a good standard. It is in the city area so a good distances from the beach area but we knew that before we went. Taxis are quite cheap so not to bad. more

We stayed at Golden Sands 5 for 3 nights and it was okay - nothing more and nothing less. The room was okay - a studio with quite nice furniture, twin beds, kitchenette, etc. The advert said the room could accommodate up to three but they clearly did not encourage this as despite the fact we told them there would... more

Golden Sands Hotel and Apartments is a big complex of different buildings which are about 10 mins drive from the airport and close to the meena bizzar and shopping areas.We stayed at Golden Sands number 3. The rooms are very large and have self catering facilities. The standard of the room was very good value for money and ideal as... more