We stayed in the hotel 3 times when in Dubai. It’s away from the glamorous and more expensive parts of the city and feels authentic. Deira is where more locals & working class people live, I observed. That being said, the food around the hotel is good and much less expensive than other areas of Dubai. Expect to see a lot of different cultures and people from around the world in the neighborhood. The restaurant serves authentic cuisine from The Democratic Republic of Congo and some other world cuisines. Everything that you could need to buy is within walking distance and although it is hot in Dubai even in the winter, the air conditioning worked well and the hot water was always really hot. If you are traveling to Dubai and are on a budget, I recommend Deira and of the three hotels we stayed in inside Dubai, this was the one we came back to. The main reason that we came back to City Stay is the service. Mr. Abdullah Ammar and Mr. Jafar in particular were very consistent and conscientious in their checking on us during our visit and helped to ensure that we had whatever we needed. Although our situation in Dubai was precarious (we were trying to bring my husband from Iran to the USA under emergency conditions) and we never were able to predict whether we would be leaving or staying, the front desk team was also very accommodating and patient with us. This hotel has good people & heart. As a hotel manager myself, I know that is priceless. Also the rooms are as photographed!