What is Academic City like?

Academic City is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its university setting.

What's a favourite place to stay in Academic City?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City is the highest ranked property in Academic City. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool.

How many hotels will I find in Academic City?

When you want to find places to stay in Dubai, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodation options in Academic City.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Academic City, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Academic City.

What is there to do around this Dubai neighbourhood?

Dubai Outlet Mall is one place you might want to visit in the area around Academic City. Make a stop at Dragon Mart and IMG Worlds of Adventure while you're sightseeing around the area.

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Our top choices for Academic City hotels

VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City

Academic City

Cariss

includes taxes & fees

7 Apr - 8 Apr

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

16.4 km from Academic City

Claire

includes taxes & fees

7 Apr - 8 Apr

Rove Expo City

31.1 km from Academic City

Rechell

includes taxes & fees

12 Apr - 13 Apr

ibis One Central Hotel

17.2 km from Academic City

hasmukh

includes taxes & fees

12 Apr - 13 Apr

Studio M Arabian Plaza Hotel & Hotel Apartments

19.1 km from Academic City

Hassan

includes taxes & fees

8 Apr - 9 Apr

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Rose Rayhaan by Rotana

DIFC, 17.1 km from Academic City

Karim

includes taxes & fees

24 Apr - 25 Apr

Rove Bur Dubai Healthcare City

16.6 km from Academic City

Celso Ricardo

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

Rose Park Hotel Al Barsha

21.9 km from Academic City

Michelle

includes taxes & fees

7 Apr - 8 Apr

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View

Business Bay, 14.7 km from Academic City

Karamjeet

includes taxes & fees

7 Apr - 8 Apr

Citymax Hotel Business Bay

Business Bay, 15.1 km from Academic City

Abdullah

includes taxes & fees

17 Apr - 18 Apr

NH Collection Dubai The Palm

Palm Jumeirah, 27.2 km from Academic City

Siddharth

includes taxes & fees

26 Apr - 27 Apr

The Tower Plaza Hotel

17.5 km from Academic City

Suresh

includes taxes & fees

8 Apr - 9 Apr

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Rove City Walk

17.5 km from Academic City

David

includes taxes & fees

8 Apr - 9 Apr

2 outdoor pools, open 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights

15.9 km from Academic City

"I had an excellent stay at Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights. The hotel offers a perfect blend of comfort, luxury, and convenience. The rooms were spacious, clean, and well-maintained, with stunning views of the Dubai skyline and creek. The staff were exceptionally professional, welcoming, and always ready to assist with any request. The location is ideal, providing easy access to key attractions. Overall, a truly outstanding experience—I highly recommend this hotel and would definitely stay...

Mubarak

includes taxes & fees

16 Apr - 17 Apr

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine

Grand Millennium Business Bay

Business Bay, 15.2 km from Academic City

Jessica

includes taxes & fees

18 Apr - 19 Apr

Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina by IHG

Dubai Marina, 27.4 km from Academic City

Robert

includes taxes & fees

7 Apr - 8 Apr

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Festival City by IHG

Dubai Festival City, 13.1 km from Academic City

ELLIS

includes taxes & fees

2 May - 3 May

The Creekside Hotel Dubai an Accor Hotel

16 km from Academic City

Yong Chae

includes taxes & fees

26 Apr - 27 Apr

Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront

Business Bay, 16.3 km from Academic City

Clarissa

includes taxes & fees

2 May - 3 May

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Al Khoory Atrium Hotel

21.4 km from Academic City

Mukeshkumar

includes taxes & fees

7 Apr - 8 Apr

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Where to stay in Academic City

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Palm Jumeirah

Travellers love Palm Jumeirah for its stunning beaches, and you can see more of Dubai by jumping on the metro at Nakheel Mall Station or The Pointe Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Palm Jumeirah Mall and Aquaventure.

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Downtown Dubai

Dubai Mall and KidZania are top sights in Downtown Dubai, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Dubai Trolley Station 1 Tram Station or Dubai Trolley Station 2 Tram Station to see more sights in the area.

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Dubai Marina

Visit Dubai’s first purpose-built waterfront development to see a man-made canal city with luxury properties, parks, promenades and plenty of shopping opportunities.

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Jumeirah Beach Residence

A bustling marina amazing beaches and top sights from Marina Beach to The Walk – discover Jumeirah Beach Residence, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Deira

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Deira. Check out top attractions like Fish Roundabout and Al Ghurair Centre, and jump on the metro at Abu Baker Al Siddique Station or Salah Al Din Station to see more of the city.

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