Monthly stay accommodation in Dubai opens up a whole new world of benefits, with many hotels providing highly affordable stay rates when compared to the sum of the average cost of living in the city. However, when choosing your accommodation of choice, it’s important to consider the importance of location and what you’re willing (and able) to pay to be ideally situated close to attractions, the office and more.
Here’s what you should keep in mind and take into account regarding your accommodation.
Considering Your Location
Choosing your accommodation according to affordability in relation to location can be a blessing or a curse in disguise. Firstly, it would help to consider the purpose of your time in Dubai: are you staying in Dubai for work or are you solely visiting for travel purposes? Maybe it’s a mix of both. Either way, while you may be saving a few pennies on cheaper accommodation, this may come back to bite you when you haven’t chosen your location wisely and cost you more where travelling is concerned. Being strategically located is key to saving money in the long run.
Cost Vs Location
Ultimately, you’d want to be ideally situated near a metro station to make navigating the city an easier feat. If you are working and living in Dubai but don’t have your own vehicle, the location of your accommodation should offer excellent proximity to the nearest metro station to make it easier to travel to and from the office (if need be), and get around the city for entertainment and experiences.
Similarly, when visiting Dubai for travel, it’s a huge benefit to opt for accommodation that is conveniently situated near a metro to ensure you can enjoy seamless travel to the city’s must-see attractions.
If you are staying in Dubai long-term with kids, then the distance to their school is a huge consideration. You will need to weigh up whether it’s more beneficial for you to stay closer to their educational institution versus your office. With many people still working from home or enjoying the hybrid work model, it makes more sense to save on travelling expenses with school drop-offs and pick-ups by being closer to the school than your office space - particularly when you are only going to the office once or twice a week, if at all.
Cost of living in Dubai
Choosing an extended stay rate will significantly drop the price of your overall monthly costs in Dubai. Staying in this glamorous city comes with a hefty price tag if you don’t budget and plan accordingly. Utility bills, taxes and rental fees can quickly add up, with food and drinks also adding to the burden. However, with monthly stay accommodation, it’s easier to enjoy your time in the city because utility bills, monthly rent and taxes are generally included in your bill, giving you one consolidated monthly invoice and often availing a host of add-on benefits like discounts on Food and Beverage items.
Working with a budget
Everyone wants to save where they can when it comes to accommodation. We suggest you start with understanding your budget as this can immediately filter out accommodation that may be beyond your means. Thirty Sleeps is your accommodation concierge partner, with our online search portal making it easy for you to include your budget and navigate the various hotels, villas and serviced apartments available that are cost-effective for you. Travellers with a limited budget don’t have to compromise on service and facilities, with our Sleep Partners availing a variety of benefits and add-ons that are included in your monthly stay. We make it easy for you to locate the best accommodation that ticks all your boxes and more.
In a nutshell
We all have a checklist of things that add to our comfort and make the accommodation more convenient. That’s why you’ll need to consider whether you require parking facilities or whether you need to be situated close to a metro station, and which on-site facilities are important for your daily routine, such as a 24-hour gym. Equally important is what kind of in-room amenities are available and necessary for you: do you need a built-in kitchenette for preparing meals, or a work desk to catch up on office emails? High-speed internet is another factor that many of our Sleep Partners make available to guests as an inclusion in the monthly stay rates.
Finally, where do you need to be situated? Consider factors that will affect your travelling or place you within close proximity to the nearest attractions. Do you need to be located nearby cultural attractions, a school for your kids, or the office? Perhaps you want to enjoy a stay that is located close to all these things and more. You can get an idea of what the nearest attractions are when you select a Sleep Partner via the Thirty Sleeps website, giving you more information on the location and attractions nearby the selected hotel or serviced apartment available.
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