Request an extra bed or cot as a special request when booking, then reconfirm with the hotel — cots for infants are usually free, while extra beds for older children or adults typically cost a nightly fee (often around AED 100–200, set by the hotel). Extra beds are subject to availability and the room's maximum occupancy, so book a room category that officially fits your party.
Cots vs extra beds
- Baby cots — for infants and toddlers (commonly under 2, at some hotels under 4), and usually provided free.
- Extra beds — rollaway beds for older children or adults, typically charged per night at a rate the hotel sets, often in the AED 100–200 range.
Extra-bed fees are paid at the property, not in your online total.
How to request one
Add the request as a booking note when you book, then reconfirm directly with the hotel a few days before arrival — special requests are always subject to availability, and a quick confirmation in writing means no surprises at the desk. If you would rather we chase it, open a ticket at support with your booking reference.
Occupancy limits are real
Every room has an official maximum occupancy, and Dubai hotels enforce it at check-in — an extra bed cannot squeeze five people into a room that sleeps three. Declare all guests, including children, when you search so the results only show rooms that genuinely fit. Not every category has space for a rollaway; a larger room or suite is sometimes the honest answer.
Search with your full party at Dubai hotels, or see the children-stay-free guide in hotels help.