{"id":105013,"date":"2024-08-10T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-10T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/?p=105013"},"modified":"2025-02-11T10:09:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T06:09:57","slug":"difference-serviced-hotel-apartments-rooms-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/difference-serviced-hotel-apartments-rooms-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between Serviced Hotel Apartments And Hotel Rooms In Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai is the epi-centre of luxurious apartments and hotels. Short-term and long-term accommodations are available in Dubai. Both serviced hotel apartments and hotel rooms in Dubai offer the best amenities, privacy, safety, and furnishings.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Knowing the difference between the two can make it easy to book either. Here are some major contrasts to know at all times.&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-main-differences-between-services-hotel-apartments-and-hotel-rooms\">Main Differences Between Services Hotel Apartments And Hotel Rooms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-furnishing\">Furnishing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-kitchen\">Kitchen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-available-amenities\">Available Amenities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-price-point\">Price Point<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-livable-space\">Livable Space<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-privacy-and-safety\">Privacy And Safety<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-ownership\">Ownership&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-main-differences-between-services-hotel-apartments-and-hotel-rooms\">Main Differences Between Services Hotel Apartments And Hotel Rooms<\/h2><p>A serviced hotel apartment comes fully furnished and can be used for shorter or longer stays. It often comes with a larger living space, better facilities, amenities and a longer duration.&nbsp;<\/p><p>A hotel room is one bedroom or a hotel suite features two bedrooms at most. It does not offer the same facilities as a serviced hotel apartment. But, it does come with better dining experiences and housekeeping services. Here are the main differences.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-furnishing\">Furnishing<\/h3><p>Hotel rooms and serviced hotel apartments both come furnished with the essentials. Essentials such as a bed, closet, TV, desk, and chairs\/couches are available.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Serviced hotel apartments feature washers and dryers for laundry, while hotel rooms do not.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kitchen\">Kitchen<\/h3><p>For residents intending a longer stay, a kitchen is a must. Hotel rooms do not offer a kitchen space to cook. However, some hotels have kitchenettes with which to work. Here are some examples:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dusit Thani Dubai&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/en\/rent\/dubai\/hotels-hotel-apartments-for-rent-al-barsha-al-barsha-1-millennium-al-barsha.html\" target=\"_blank\">Millennium Al Barsha&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ramada by Wyndham Hotels&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Serviced hotel apartments feature a full kitchen with cooking appliances such as a stove, kettle, fridge, microwave oven, etc.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/01-Difference-Between-serviced-hotel-apartments-and-hotel-rooms-in-Dubai.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel kitchen\" class=\"wp-image-105017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/01-Difference-Between-serviced-hotel-apartments-and-hotel-rooms-in-Dubai.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/01-Difference-Between-serviced-hotel-apartments-and-hotel-rooms-in-Dubai-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/01-Difference-Between-serviced-hotel-apartments-and-hotel-rooms-in-Dubai-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-available-amenities\">Available Amenities<\/h3><p>Hotel rooms feature more amenities than serviced hotel apartments. Here are some key differences:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spas: <\/strong>Some hotels feature spa facilities, allowing their residents to relax.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Breakfast and Brunches: <\/strong>Breakfast is available during the early hours, while serviced hotel apartments do not offer that.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minibar: <\/strong>All hotels offer a minibar with their prices listed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/al-nahda-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\">hotels in Al Nahda Dubai <\/a>with the best facilities and services:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lavender Hotel Al Nahda: <\/strong>Amenities include free WiFi, parking, spa, fitness centre and swimming pool.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emirates Stars Hotel: <\/strong>Amenities include a fitness centre and free parking.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>However, hotel rooms and serviced apartments also feature similar amenities such as housekeeping and a concierge.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nbsp-price-point\">&nbsp;Price Point<\/h3><p>Hotel rooms tend to cost more per night than a serviced hotel apartment. If a longer stay is crucial, then a serviced hotel apartment is highly recommended, as it features the same amenities as a hotel room.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/hotel-apartments-in-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\">affordable hotel apartment options in Dubai<\/a>:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Xclusive Hotel Apartments: <\/strong>Located on Street 17B, Golden Sands, Bur Dubai. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, a gym, a full kitchen, room service and TV.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Al Bandar Arjaan: <\/strong>Located on Baniyas Road, Deira. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, free WiFi, full kitchen and free parking.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Golden Sands Hotel Apartments: <\/strong>Located on Al Mankhool Road, Golden Sands in&nbsp; Bur Dubai. Facilities include free WiFi, room service, a washing machine, a fitness center, a kitchenette, and a TV.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/04-Difference-Between-serviced-hotel-apartments-and-hotel-rooms-in-Dubai.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel bill\" class=\"wp-image-105020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/04-Difference-Between-serviced-hotel-apartments-and-hotel-rooms-in-Dubai.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/04-Difference-Between-serviced-hotel-apartments-and-hotel-rooms-in-Dubai-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/04-Difference-Between-serviced-hotel-apartments-and-hotel-rooms-in-Dubai-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-livable-space\">Livable Space<\/h3><p>Hotel apartments and hotel rooms feature ample living space for your entire stay. A serviced hotel apartment features meeting rooms, bedrooms, and a full kitchen. They are also larger than a hotel room.&nbsp;<\/p><p>A hotel room can be booked as a single room or a suite. A suite is bigger and offers more space for leisure.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-privacy-and-safety\">Privacy And Safety<\/h3><p>Better privacy is provided with a serviced hotel apartment than a hotel room. There are several reasons for that:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reduced Housekeeping: <\/strong>Since hotel apartments are intended for longer stays, housekeeping is not available daily. Hotel rooms feature daily cleaning, accounting for more interruption.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customisation: <\/strong>Serviced hotel apartments offer more customisation. This makes it feel like a home. Hotel rooms feature liminality, never giving its residents a homely feeling.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Private Entrances: <\/strong>Hotel apartments have private entrances and exits, increasing privacy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kitchen: <\/strong>With a personal kitchen, hotel apartment residents can cook their meals.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ownership\">Ownership<\/h3><p>Unlike a hotel room, investors can gain ownership over serviced hotel apartments. However, here are some basic legalities that need to be fulfilled before owning one:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Joint-Owned Property: <\/strong>A serviced hotel apartment is owned by the hotel management and the buyer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dubai Land Department (DLD):<\/strong> The transactions for the apartment needs to be registered by the Dubai Land Department.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Department of Economy and Tourism (DET): <\/strong>The apartments need to be licensed under the DET.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emirate ID:<\/strong> A valid ID is required.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-proximity-to-other-attractions-nbsp\">Proximity To Other Attractions&nbsp;<\/h3><p>Both hotels and hotel-serviced apartments remain close to attractions based on their locations. Recent serviced hotel apartments offer easy access to nearby attractions, here are a few examples in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/business-bay-hotel-apartments\/\" target=\"_blank\">Business Bay <\/a>and other locations:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel: <\/strong>Close to Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Bay Avenue Mall.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paramount Hotel: <\/strong>Close to The Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and City Walk.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dubai Stay Cosmopolitan: <\/strong>Close to Business Bay Metro Station, Burj Khalifa and Dubai International Airport.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>JW Marriot Marquis: <\/strong>Close to Emaar Square, Dubai Water Canal Waterfall and Jumeirah Beach Park.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/02Difference-Between-serviced-hotel-apartments-and-hotel-rooms-in-Dubai.jpg\" alt=\"Food in plate\" class=\"wp-image-105018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/02Difference-Between-serviced-hotel-apartments-and-hotel-rooms-in-Dubai.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/02Difference-Between-serviced-hotel-apartments-and-hotel-rooms-in-Dubai-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/02Difference-Between-serviced-hotel-apartments-and-hotel-rooms-in-Dubai-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1723294397110\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. Are Serviced Hotel Apartments Freehold in Dubai?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes! Serviced Hotel Apartments can be freehold. However, they are only freehold if they are in a freehold area. The most popular freehold areas range from Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay and Downtown Dubai.&nbsp;<br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1723294420217\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. What Are Some of the Best Options For Hotel Apartments in Al Barsha Dubai?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Here are a few options for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/al-barsha-hotel-apartments\/\" target=\"_blank\">hotel apartments in Al-Barsha<\/a>:&nbsp;<br> &ndash; <strong>City Stay: <\/strong>Located off of Al Barsha Road. It features a one-bed apartment and has WiFi, a swimming pool and a fitness centre.&nbsp;<br><strong> <\/strong>&ndash; <strong>Tulip Hotel Apartment: <\/strong>Located on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha 1. Amenities include WiFi, a fitness centre and free parking.&nbsp;<br> &ndash; <strong>Arabian Gulf: <\/strong>Located off of Al Barsha Road, Al Barsha 1. Amenities include a kitchenette and TV.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1723294462137\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. Are Serviced Apartments Cheaper?&nbsp;<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Hotel rooms tend to cost more per night. Serviced hotel apartments cost less for a longer stay.&nbsp;<br><\/p> <\/div> <\/div><p>Serviced hotel apartments in Dubai offer a home-like experience with more space, kitchen facilities and long-term stay benefits, making them ideal for extended stays. In contrast, hotel rooms provide a more traditional, convenient, and often luxurious experience with full-service amenities, perfect for short-term visits.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Understanding these differences helps you choose the best accommodation to suit your needs and enhance your stay in Dubai.<\/p><p>Keep reading Property Finder blogs to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/en\/rent\/dubai\/hotels-hotel-apartments-for-rent.html\" target=\"_blank\">hotels and hotel apartments in Dubai<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New to serviced hotel apartments and hotel rooms? 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