At last a decent priced place to stay in Dubai ! My husband and I regularly use Dubai as a stop-over on long haul Business Trips but have struggled to find somewhere to stay which is within walking distance of the creek area and not 5 star hotel prices. The Le Meridien Residence Deira seems to be the answer. 5 minutes walking distance to the creek, on various bus routes, basic self-catering equiptment and a good price (all three nights for the price of one night at most other Dubai hotels). We stayed in a studio apartment which was basic but adequate for a three night stay. The apartment needed a bit of TLC particulary around the edges and the equiptment in the kitchen was a very strange assortment. There was a full oven and hob but no microwave or toaster ! The staff were all very helpful giving directions to a 24 hour supermarket upon arrival (at 01.00) so that we could buy water and breakfast provisions which was only 5 minutes walk. There is also a 24 petrol station directly opposite for water and drinks. The residence is only small and not very well sign posted, so our driver (Emirates Cars) struggled to find the residence the first night. We will certainly be using Le Meridien Residence Deira again in the future.

Stayed at Residence Deira by Le Meridien for 3 nights prior to a SIlversea cruise in the Persian Gulf. Got a fantastic rate on the Le Meridien website (720AED=$200US total including tax and airport shuttle for 3 nights in a studio apartment) since our stay was over a week-end (Friday). Wanted to book 1 additional night on our return, but that would have cost as much as the 3 previous nights put together, This is a small low-rise apartment building located just behind the Radisson SAS hotel, which is on Dubai Creek, within an easy walk of 30 cent water taxis to the historic center, gold and spice souks, and shopping (modern malls are a taxi ride away). There is a supermarket just a few blocks away. The hop-on sightseeing bus ($50 US) stops in front of the Riviera Hotel several blocks away. The 6 studios on each floor face the back (a quiet vacant lot), and the 3 one-bedroom suites face the front (busy street). Kitchen equipment is spartan (no toaster, no dish soap, cloth, towel or rack) but adequate for simple meals. There is a full 4 burner range and oven (no microwave). Bed and bath were quite clean, but kitchen could have used a good scrubbing. Bed linen was luxurious and beds were very good (firm). Metered taxis are hard to find (always engaged), so have the desk book in advance (hours at least) since unmetered taxis will cost at least double. Airport shuttle is free and there is a Le Meridien transport booth in the DXB arrival hall, which makes arrival and departure simple. There is a once a day free shuttle to the Le Meridien airport hotel (to use the spa and pool), There is no access to Le Meridien beach hotels. Since most hotels in Dubai start at $200 US per night (600AED plus 20%tax) and go well over $1,000 US, this was a real bargain.

I stayed in Le Meridien Residence Deira from 7th to 14th August 2007 for a week with my teenage son. I loved the location, it was central enought and within walking distance of Nasser square, the gold souk and shops, but away from the noise of the activities of Deira. The suite was very spacious and clean. The bed was comfortable and the linen luxurious. The guest amenities were extravagant for the price paid. The staff members were very friendly, warm and totally helpful. The only complaint my son had was that the television was not compatible with his Sony play station 2 console. That for him is a really big deal. I hope to stay there again if am travelling without my son. It is a great deal. I would recommend it for people looking for a decent accomodation in Deira at a very reasonable rate. Ayowande Ayo Nigeria.

Excellent Service. Have stayed at this residence since 2003. Staff really friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean and well equipped. Would definitely recommend to all (Females, Families etc) Safe hotel.

Our first Dubai holiday in December 2004, We wanted to experience Dubai and chose to stay in the Diera City before going to Hilton Jumeirah. Went with gut feelings and chose Residence Diera. Better than expected, spacious, very convenient, within 5-10 mins walking distance to the gold Souk, eateries, mall, boat ride and easy to get a cab. We love it ! I would recommend this place to everyone. We came again for Dubai Shopping Festival 2007 and stayed in Mercato area. Traffic so bad. We decided to stay in Diera area next time. In fact, we coming to Residence Diera again on 18-25 Jan 2008. Dubai is the best shopping and eating place in the world!