I’m moving to Dubai in July for a few years, before I rent a property I want to look around. So I’m looking for affordable Hotel apartments for a month or 6 weeks stay. Do you have any tips? The office is Downtown so I would prefer a location in the vicinity.

In the actual Downtown area take a look at Ramada Downtown. You may pay a premium for being in the Downtown area so it is worth checking out other areas nearby.  An area called Business Bay is very near the Downtown area but slightly cheaper.  Have a look at hotel apartments such as City Premiere Hotel Apartments which is located near the Metro which will be useful for getting around Dubai.  I would also recommend The Apartments at the Trade Centre again just a couple of stops on the metro and very central with access to lots of facilities and restaurants nearby. Further away (15 – 20 mins)  would be areas such as Tecom & Al Barsha.  These areas feature many affordable hotel apartments which are also within walking distance of the metro serving Downtown Dubai.