With a stay at Happy Hostel Dubai in Dubai (Al Barsha), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Mall of the Emirates and 7 minutes from Burj Al Arab. This hostel is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Marina Beach and 9 mi (14.4 km) from Burj Khalifa.
Featured amenities include express check-out and a 24-hour front desk.
Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided.
"The hostel itself isn't bad, but there are a few issues.
Pros:
The hostel has a convenient location, with a metro station, bus stop, 24-hour store, cafes, and restaurants nearby. The room itself is clean, and the beds have thick curtains that block out the light. The administrator is good and always reachable.
Cons:
The hostel is hard to find, as there are no signs (the entrance is through the parking lot, by the way). The mattresses have some kind of plastic film on them that crinkles when you move around. They don't provide towels unless you ask. Instead of a duvet, there's a blanket for some reason. And the biggest issue is the clientele. There are guys from India, Pakistan, etc., staying there, and to put it mildly, they aren't very accustomed to communal living. They leave the kitchen and showers dirty, they're noisy, play music at night, and constantly walk around. All in all, it would be quite difficult for a European guest."