Best Aparthotels and Serviced Apartments in Downtown Dubai
An aparthotel in Downtown Dubai puts a kitchen or kitchenette, extra living space and hotel facilities within reach of the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, which suits stays of a week or more and families who want room to spread out. This page lists the Downtown aparthotels in our guide, from Vida Downtown Residences and Emaar Residences to the two Dubai Mall residences, OSTAY Address Dubai Mall and Fashion avenue Dubai Mall. I describe what each listing actually states about its kitchen, pool and distance to the mall, and I say plainly which entries are single apartments with very few reviews, so that you choose with the facts in hand.
Downtown Dubai is the district around the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain, a modern centre of towers, shopping and restaurants. Aparthotels here add kitchens and space to a location where the main sights are a short walk or drive away.
Kitchens and space near Dubai Mall
In Downtown Dubai an aparthotel trades a lobby bar and daily service for space and a kitchen, while keeping a pool and a fitness centre. The listings differ in what they state: some give a kitchen, some a kitchenette, and some give distance to Dubai Mall in minutes. I read each one literally.
Vida Downtown Residences is the best-reviewed true aparthotel on this page. Its listing describes spacious units with fully equipped kitchens and Burj Khalifa views, a fitness center, a garden, a pool and a children's play area, and calls it ideal for families and longer stays near Dubai Mall. The fully equipped kitchen is the main advantage over the kitchenettes elsewhere on the list. A rating of 8.8 across several hundred reviews supports the choice. I would start with it for a family planning a week or more in Downtown. It is the safest pick.
The two Dubai Mall residences are close to the mall but have lower ratings. OSTAY Address Dubai Mall - The Residence offers spacious accommodation with city views and kitchenettes, an infinity pool, a comprehensive spa and wellness center, and easy access to The Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa. Fashion avenue Dubai Mall - The Residence is a 5-star aparthotel with a rooftop pool, spa, sauna, fitness center, restaurant, bar, indoor and outdoor pools and a short walk to the mall. Both are rated 7.4, so I would read recent reviews before booking either of them.
Emaar Residences is an 8-minute walk from Dubai Mall, with spa facilities, a sauna, a fitness centre, a year-round outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar and free WiFi. Its listing calls it ideal for families, couples and wellness enthusiasts. It has only a modest number of reviews, but the rating of 8.6 is good and the facilities are complete, so it is a sensible choice for guests who want a walk to the mall rather than a drive, with a spa and a sauna on site for the evenings.
Three further entries need caution. Luxury 1BR 5min to Dubai Mall Burj Khalifa View from pool is a one-bedroom apartment with an infinity pool and a 24-hour front desk, and Gogoto1 Ultra LUX Burj View is a two-bedroom apartment with a fully equipped kitchenette, an infinity pool and massage services. Both are single units with very few reviews. Palace Downtown carries the aparthotel tag but is a palatial hotel with a spa and balconies rather than an apartment building. For a longer stay, I would choose Vida or Emaar first.
A traveler's takeFor a family planning a week in Downtown Dubai, I recommend Vida Downtown Residences: it lists fully equipped kitchens, Burj Khalifa views, a pool and a children's play area near Dubai Mall. If walking to the mall matters, I would choose Emaar Residences, an 8-minute walk away with a spa and sauna. Our advice is to prefer the established aparthotels over single units with a handful of reviews.
DubaiLuxury 1BR 5min to Dubai Mall Burj Khalifa View from pool
Luxury aparthotel with Burj Khalifa views from the infinity pool
Why guests love itLuxury 1BR near Dubai Mall is a one-bedroom aparthotel for small families who want Burj Khalifa views from the pool. It lists an infinity pool with Burj Khalifa views, a fitness centre, a terrace, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, described as five minutes from Dubai Mall. No kids' club is listed and a single bedroom suits two adults with one child. With 34 reviews so far, I would read its 9.6 rating as early.
DubaiPalace Downtown
Palatial residence overlooking Dubai Fountain with an Arabian spa
Why guests love itPalace Downtown is set in a palatial residence beside the lake around Burj Khalifa, and rooms look over Dubai Fountain, so the evening show is part of the stay. Families will find a palm-fringed outdoor pool and balconies in the guest rooms, while parents can book the Arabian-style spa and use the gym, which has a personal trainer. A 9.0 rating from over 3,500 guests marks it as a high-end choice in Downtown.
DubaiVida Downtown Residences
Spacious aparthotel with Burj Khalifa views and family amenities
Why guests love itVida Downtown Residences is an aparthotel, so families get spacious units with fully equipped kitchens instead of a single hotel room. That helps with children's meals and longer stays. Many units have Burj Khalifa views, and the building has a pool, a garden, a fitness centre and a children's play area. It sits in Downtown Dubai near Dubai Mall. Guests rate it 8.8 across nearly 500 reviews.
DubaiGogoto1 Ultra LUX Burj View Spacious High Floor PS5 NYE Fireworks View
Spacious aparthotel with Burj view, infinity pool, and family amenities
Why guests love itGogoto1, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Downtown Dubai, gives a family more room than a standard hotel room, with a living room and a kitchenette for breakfasts and snacks. The infinity pool and the fitness centre are on site, and massage services are available. Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall are nearby, so sightseeing days stay short. As with any apartment-style stay, I would confirm daily service details before booking.
DubaiEmaar Residences
Central Dubai aparthotel with spa, pool, and easy access to Dubai Mall
Why guests love itEmaar Residences is an aparthotel where the wellness side stands out: a spa, a sauna, a fitness centre and an outdoor pool open year-round. Families get the space of private accommodation with hotel services, plus a restaurant, a bar and free Wi-Fi. The location is the other draw, about an 8-minute walk from Dubai Mall. The 8.6 rating comes from only 63 guests, so treat it as an early signal rather than a settled verdict.
DubaiOSTAY -Address Dubai Mall - The Residence
Aparthotel with infinity pool and spa near Dubai Mall
Why guests love itOSTAY Address Dubai Mall, The Residence is an aparthotel in Downtown Dubai with spacious accommodation, city views and kitchenettes, which suits families who want to prepare snacks and early meals. An infinity pool and a comprehensive spa and wellness center give everyone downtime, and The Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa are within easy reach. It is a five-star property, but the 7.4 rating from about 358 reviews is modest, so check recent reviews before choosing it.
DubaiFashion avenue Dubai Mall -The Residence
Rooftop pool, spa, and elegant living near Dubai Mall
Why guests love itFashion Avenue Dubai Mall - The Residence is a five-star aparthotel with a rooftop pool, a spa and wellness center, and both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, so children can swim in any weather. A sauna, a fitness center, a restaurant and a bar are on site, Dubai Mall is a short walk away and the airport is convenient. I would pick it for the pools and the location, but a 7.4 rating from about 280 guests is modest.
Local tips
- 1Choose Vida Downtown Residences if you want a fully equipped kitchen and a children's play area for a family stay near Dubai Mall.
- 2Pick Emaar Residences if you want to walk to Dubai Mall, since its listing places it an 8-minute walk away, with a spa and sauna on site.
- 3Read recent reviews of OSTAY Address Dubai Mall and Fashion avenue Dubai Mall, which are close to the mall but rated 7.4.
- 4Use the kitchen for breakfast and light meals, and walk to the restaurants in Dubai Mall for dinner, then watch the fountain show in the evening.
- 5Check whether an apartment is a single unit before you book: Luxury 1BR and Gogoto1 are single apartments with very few reviews, and the terms depend on the owner.
- 6Book Burj Khalifa observation tickets in advance, since every aparthotel on this page is close to the tower and to Dubai Mall.