A note first: Dumitru stayed here on a business trip in March 2024, and his company paid. I wasn’t with him, and neither were the boys. What follows is his stay, judged with the eyes of someone who spent 14 years working with hotels, and an honest answer to the question families actually ask: would I book it for us?
DAMAC Maison Aykon City is an apartment hotel in one of the DAMAC towers on Sheikh Zayed Road, beside Dubai Canal. Dumitru had a 1-bedroom apartment with breakfast included. My short answer: it’s a good choice for families who want space and a kitchen for a longer stay, but not for families who want to walk out of the door to the Burj Khalifa. It’s about 3 km away, and you’ll need a taxi.
Quick verdict
- What it is: a 5-star DAMAC apartment hotel with about 100 apartments, from studios to 3-bedrooms, all with a kitchen.
- Location: Sheikh Zayed Road by Dubai Canal. Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall are a 3–4 km taxi ride away, not a walk.
- Best for: families staying 4+ nights who want a separate bedroom and a kitchen, and business travellers.
- Not for: families who want to walk to Dubai Mall, the fountains and the Burj Khalifa.
- Would I book it for my family? Yes, a 1-bedroom apartment for a longer stay, with taxis budgeted in.
DAMAC Maison Aykon City – Sheikh Zayed Road by Dubai Canal: apartments with a kitchen, from studios to 3-bedrooms.
Who should book DAMAC Maison Aykon City?
Families who value space over a postcard address. A 1-bedroom apartment gives the kids a sofa bed in the living room and the parents a door to close, plus a kitchen for breakfasts and snacks. In Dubai’s hotel prices, that’s the real value here.
It’s not the right pick if your plan is Dubai Mall every evening. In the heat, even a 3 km gap means a taxi every time.
Where is DAMAC Maison Aykon City, and how far is the Burj Khalifa?
The hotel is on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai’s main highway, next to Dubai Canal, between Downtown and Jumeirah. According to Hotels.com, it’s about 3 km from the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain, 4.3 km from Dubai Mall, around 18 minutes’ drive from Dubai International Airport (DXB), and a 25-minute walk from Business Bay metro station.
From the hotel side: the old version of this post called it a hotel “near Burj Khalifa”. That’s true by car and misleading on foot. On his second trip, in September 2026, Dumitru walked around Downtown and found it very hot and humid. With kids, you won’t walk 3 km on Sheikh Zayed Road. Budget for taxis or a car.
The 1-bedroom apartment
Dumitru had a 1-bedroom apartment. On Hotels.com these are listed at about 62 m² (667 sq ft), sleeping up to 4. That’s a bedroom plus a living room, which is the layout that works for a family of four.
The other sizes listed:
| Apartment | Size (Hotels.com) | Sleeps | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | about 38 m² | 3 | A couple, or a couple with a baby |
| 1-bedroom | about 62 m² | 4 | A family of four (this is the one Dumitru had) |
| 2-bedroom | about 100 m² | 6 | Families with teens, or two families together |
| 3-bedroom | about 158 m² | 7 | Grandparents along, or a big group |
Kitchen and breakfast
Every apartment has a kitchen: fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher, cookware and a coffee maker. Dumitru didn’t cook. He was there for work, and his rate included breakfast. If breakfast isn’t included in your rate, Hotels.com lists it at about AED 80–90 per person. For a family of four, that adds up quickly, and it’s exactly why the kitchen matters.
Pool, gym and family facilities
Dumitru didn’t use the pool or the gym. The listings describe a pool, a fitness centre, a spa, sauna and steam room. One describes a rooftop infinity pool, and another lists an indoor pool, so check which pool you’ll get, and whether it’s open to children at the hours you want, when you book. Hotels.com also lists a kids’ club, a playground, free cots and free stays for under-5s using existing beds. From the hotel side: apartment hotels rarely run a full kids’ club, so ask the hotel directly before you count on one.
What I’d tell a family before booking
- Book the 1-bedroom, not the studio, with two kids. The price gap is usually smaller than the comfort gap.
- Check whether breakfast is included. In Dubai it changes the real price a lot.
- Budget for taxis. Everything you’ll want to see is a drive away.
- Use the kitchen. Dubai restaurant prices for four, every meal, add up fast.
- Parking is free (valet, according to Hotels.com) if you rent a car.
DAMAC Maison Aykon City or a hotel at Dubai Mall?
On his September 2026 trip, Dumitru stayed at Address Dubai Mall, which is connected to the mall by a walkway. That’s the opposite trade-off: a smaller hotel room, but you can walk to Dubai Mall, the fountains and the Burj Khalifa without going outside. For a short city break with kids, I’d pay more to be at the mall. For a week, I’d take the apartment space here and use taxis.
Would I book it for my own family?
Yes, for a stay of four nights or more: the 1-bedroom apartment, breakfast included if the price is right, and a few taxi rides a day. It’s not where I’d stay for a two-night stopover.
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DAMAC Maison Aykon City: FAQ
Where is DAMAC Maison Aykon City?
On Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, next to Dubai Canal. It’s about 3 km from the Burj Khalifa and 4.3 km from Dubai Mall, a short taxi ride rather than a walk.
Is DAMAC Maison Aykon City a hotel or an apartment?
Both. It’s a serviced apartment hotel with a reception and hotel services, and every unit, from studio to 3-bedroom, has its own kitchen.
Is DAMAC Maison Aykon City good for families?
Yes, for longer stays. A 1-bedroom apartment of about 62 m² sleeps four and has a kitchen. It suits families less if they want to walk to Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa.
Is breakfast included at DAMAC Maison Aykon City?
It depends on the rate. Dumitru’s business rate included breakfast. Without it, Hotels.com lists breakfast at about AED 80–90 per person.
What is the nearest metro station to DAMAC Maison Aykon City?
Business Bay metro station, about a 25-minute walk or a few minutes by taxi.
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