Booking a stay in Dubai, you'll see three kinds of accommodation: hotel rooms, hotel apartments and holiday rentals. They suit different trips. Here's how they compare, and when a hotel apartment is the best fit.
The quick comparison
| Hotel room | Hotel apartment | Holiday rental |
|---|
| Kitchen | Usually not | Yes, kitchen or kitchenette | Usually |
| Separate living room | Suites only | In one-bedroom and larger | Usually |
| 24-hour reception | Yes | Yes | Rarely |
| Housekeeping | Daily, usually | Regular (twice a week at Abar) | Varies, often extra |
| Pool, gym, restaurant | Often | Often | Depends on the building |
| Booking and check-in | Hotel standards | Hotel standards | Set by each host |
When a hotel room makes sense
A short trip for one or two people who will eat out every meal and spend little time in the room. You don't need a kitchen, and daily housekeeping is a plus.
When a hotel apartment makes sense
- Families: separate bedrooms and a kitchen for children's meals.
- Groups and teams: one apartment for up to 10 people instead of several rooms.
- Stays of a week or more: a washer-dryer and kitchen make longer stays practical.
- Working trips: a living room to work from, away from the bed.
You still get hotel services: a 24-hour reception, maintenance, and facilities like a pool and gym.
When a holiday rental makes sense
When you want a particular neighbourhood or building and don't need hotel services. Check what the host includes, how check-in works and who to call if something goes wrong.
Hotel apartments at Abar
Abar Hotel Apartments is a 4-star property in Dubai Investment Park 1 with five apartment types:
Every apartment has a kitchen or kitchenette and a washer-dryer. The building has a rooftop pool, the 24-hour Oxygen Gym, sauna and steam rooms, Gul Cafe & Restaurant, room service, free covered parking with EV charging and a 24-hour reception.
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Check availabilityFrequently asked questions
What is a hotel apartment?
A furnished apartment run by a hotel: you get your own kitchen and living space, plus hotel services such as a 24-hour reception and housekeeping.
Is a hotel apartment cheaper than a hotel room?
It depends on the dates and the hotel. For families and groups, one apartment often replaces two or more hotel rooms, and cooking some meals cuts dining costs.
Do hotel apartments have housekeeping?
At Abar Hotel Apartments, housekeeping is twice a week.
Can I book a hotel apartment for one night?
Yes. You can book short stays online at abarhotels.com, as well as weekly and monthly stays.
Do hotel apartments have a pool and gym?
Many do. Abar Hotel Apartments has a rooftop pool, a 24-hour gym, sauna and steam rooms.
