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title: "Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos, Dubai | StayVersus"
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Hotel · ★★★★
# Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos

Dubai Media City 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

7.6 ·  Good 1,671 reviews ·  #632 #632 of 881 in Dubai ·  4.9 Location score
## About Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos

Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos is a hotel in Dubai Media City 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 1,671 reviews. Facilities include spa, bar, gym, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 13 km from the centre of Dubai. The nearest beach is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport, Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), is 22 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 152

- **Floors:** 15

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 60

Barsha Heights (Tecom) [socialhoteldubai.com](http://www.socialhoteldubai.com/)

## How Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos scores

Better rated than 29% of hotels in Dubai

-   Guest rating **7.6**
-   Location **4.9**
-   Facilities **7.5**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **8.0**
-   Beach access **4.2**
-   Public transport **8.0**

Dubai average

## Amenities

SpaBarGymFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Spa
-   Sauna
-   Steam room
-   Massage
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Terrace
-   Nightclub

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **72**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **79**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dubai Internet City Metro Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">520 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">50 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dubai</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">30 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Emirates NBD330 m
-   Moving image Museum490 m
-   3M Innovation Center1.5 km

## Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Discovering Dubai becomes even more accessible through the taxi and car hire amenities provided at the hotel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. Obtaining passes for the town's top entertainments becomes effortless with hotel's tours. At the hotel, utilize the on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. For all your minor, last-minute requirements, the convenience stores can promptly cater to them, eliminating the need to venture out. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. A few accommodations within Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos offer unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the television for your enjoyment. In select rooms at the hotel, mini bar is available for those moments when it seems necessary. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes for your convenience. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos. Begin your day feeling refreshed and invigorated as you enjoy a delightful cup of quality coffee available at the cafe situated within the hotel. At the hotel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. At Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos, they are committed to catering to your unique requirements. They offer a variety of meal choices, encompassing halal alternatives for those with special dietary preferences. Create unforgettable moments with your fellow voyagers just steps away, at hotel's karaoke rooms, bar and nightclub, for a delightful evening together. At Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos, visitors have the option to receive groceries directly in their accommodation, ensuring outstanding comfort and simplicity when it comes to meals. During your stay at hotel, an array of engaging activities and amenities guarantees a delightful experience. Conclude your holiday perfectly with a visit to massage, steam room, spa and sauna on your final days. At Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos, utmost care is taken to ensure guests' comfort. Relish your preferred beverage in your swimwear by the hotel's poolside bar. Discover the fitness amenities at hotel to maintain your health and strength during your getaway.

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## Questions about Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos

### How do guests rate Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos?

Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos has a guest rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 1,671 reviews, which is better than 29% of rated hotels in Dubai.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos from the airport?

The nearest airport, Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), is 22 km away in a straight line.

### Is Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.8 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos have?

Social Hotel - Formerly Byblos has 152 rooms on 15 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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