I can't give enough credit to Shaz and the Papaya Backpacker Hostel team without this sounding like a fake or paid review, but I honestly am so grateful to them for making my week in Dubai - the hostel markets itself as the only one with a true 'backpackers vibe' in Dubai and that is 100% true - all other hostels in Dubai are very different to what westerners expect with a 'hostel'. Thanks for the amazing hospitality and friendliness from everyone at Papaya hostel, the parrot included!