We had a 3 bedroom appartment at Golden Sands 10. We booked directly on thehotels own website and got a good deal of 6 nights for £700. At the time, other websites were quoting over £1000 for the same accomodation. We booked about 3 weeks in advance. However, about a week before we went they slashed the prices to under £600. We thought this was strange as usually prices go up nearer to the time. Anyway, accomodation was very spacious and well equipped with 3 bedrooms, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, large living/ dining area and utility room with washing machine. The appartment was cleaned daily. We used the pool a couple of times which is of a decent size with surrounding sun loungers. They also have a squash court and table tennis which we also utilised. Location is good with Spinneys supermarket across the road and Burjuman Mall and other restaurants/ shops within 5 minute walk.

I was booked in here as part of a tour and had a spacious studio with appliances. The washer/drier was a blessing by this stage of the trip, once I mastered how to use it as there were no instructions and I had to ask for help. Sadly you can't buy only enough washing powder to do a load and have to get a big box from the supermarket, only to leave most of it behind. There is a 24 hour restaurant which serves pretty average western food but no alcohol, and the complimentary internet service was either very slow or not working at all. An easy walk away is the Burjurman Centre which has every type of shop imaginable, and this is also a stop on the hop on hop off tourist bus route. There is not much else within walking distance except more apartment buildings, construction sites and the odd convenience store. However this place offers better value than many hotels of a similar standard.

Stayed here on and off over the past few years. Functional and inexpensive compared to a beach hotel. If you are on a budget, and require a central location in Bur Dubai near Meena Bazaar then you can’t go too far wrong. Spinneys (supermarket) is nearby as is the Bur Juman shopping mall. The hotel apartments have kitchenette facilities which is useful if you have small children.
GS3 had a semi refit a few years ago with updates on the interiors. The restaurant is best avoided, breakfast was extra and the pool is small at GS3. Use the one at GS5. (next door)
If you have stayed at the beach area, do not expect the same quality with this hotel. If your idea of a holiday is explore the central areas and not sit and roast on a beach then this is a good start.

Arrived early in the morning but after a cup of coffee and a 30 min wait a room was ready..no problem what so ever, it was big enough for a family, and very clean. All the staff in the hotel were really friendly and helpful, even the restaurant manager who looked like he doubled for the local executioner. (Scary). Shame there aren't a few more like him around when u abuse your ASBO!. There is a free coach to and from the airport to these apartments just contact them (Golden Sands)for the times. In a taxi about £7, dont worry these taxi's put 20 AED on the clock at the airport as soon as u get in. There is a free coach to and from the beach as well, just ask at reception. In a cab its about 25AED (£4) the short way.I reccomend you go to Old Dubai near the creek about 25 min walk (taxis don't like going there) the areas called Abra (like Cadabra). Its full of locals and you can eat like a king for about £4 in an indian restaurant/food outlet. If you decide to go to the big hotel on the beach Burj el Arab (the sail) ring them up and book or u wont get past the security..enjoy.