What is Academic City like?

Academic City is a neighborhood that travelers like for its university setting.

What's the best accommodation 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 be able to 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 accommodations in Academic City.

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

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Academic City.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Academic City?

To access more information about updating your trip to Academic City or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do around this Dubai neighborhood?

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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A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a large potted plant, and hanging greenery.

1. VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City

Academic City

Quazi

NT$2,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A modern hotel lobby with a central round bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase.

2. Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG

15.2 km from Academic City

atousa

NT$1,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A swimming pool with a central water feature and a person swimming.

3. Raffles Dubai

15.5 km from Academic City

Lei

NT$5,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A resort pool area with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

4. Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

16.3 km from Academic City

Timothy

NT$3,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A modern lobby with a pool table, comfortable seating, and a large digital display.

5. Aloft by Marriott Dubai Airport

16.1 km from Academic City

Noora

NT$1,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs, a palm tree, and a building with a glass facade.

6. Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

16.4 km from Academic City

Ahmed

NT$1,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern reception area with a 'WELCOME' sign, seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

7. ibis Styles Dubai Airport Hotel

16.6 km from Academic City

Khodadad

NT$1,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A large outdoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, surrounded by palm trees and a building with arched windows in the background.

8. Palace Downtown

Downtown Dubai, 16.1 km from Academic City

Steven

NT$9,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

9. Rove Downtown Dubai

16.4 km from Academic City

Anupama

NT$2,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A marina with boats, a hotel named 'Hotel Indigo', and modern high-rise buildings in the background.

10. Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown by IHG

Business Bay, 15.1 km from Academic City

Mohammad

NT$3,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A rooftop terrace with a view of the Burj Khalifa, modern seating, and a cityscape at dusk.

11. Taj Dubai

Business Bay, 16.8 km from Academic City

Mohammed

NT$4,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A rooftop pool area with lounge seating and a view of the Burj Khalifa.

12. Shangri-La Dubai

17.3 km from Academic City

Ann

NT$4,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A rooftop pool area with outdoor seating and a city skyline view.

13. The Creekside Hotel Dubai an Accor Hotel

15.9 km from Academic City

UMBREEN

NT$3,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A waterfront view with a city skyline in the background, a sunlit pool area with lounge chairs, and a bridge connecting two sides of the pool.

14. Vida Creek Harbour

12.1 km from Academic City

Hikaru

NT$2,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a large central mosaic.

15. Palazzo Versace Dubai

14.3 km from Academic City

Omar

NT$6,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and a body of water.

16. Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View

Business Bay, 14.7 km from Academic City

Taljinder

NT$2,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A spacious lobby with a large tree, modern seating, and a reflective floor.

17. Jumeirah Emirates Towers Dubai

17.1 km from Academic City

Prabhakaran

NT$8,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by high-rise buildings and a clear sky.

18. Pullman Dubai Downtown

Business Bay, 16 km from Academic City

Ashley

NT$2,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A rooftop swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of city skyscrapers at night.

19. Rove City Walk

Al Wasl, 17.5 km from Academic City

Adnan

NT$1,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and chairs, a coffee table, and a large potted plant.

20. The First Collection Business Bay, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Business Bay, 15.9 km from Academic City

Caroline Sylvia

NT$1,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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Where to stay in Academic City

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Palm Jumeirah

Discover an archipelago of artificial islands featuring recently opened destinations like The Pointe, Club Vista Mare, and Nakheel Mall. Enjoy various hotels, resorts, and hotel residences, while exploring retail and dining options, all connected by the Palm Jumeirah Monorail.

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A multi-level shopping mall with a central atrium, palm trees, and a water feature.

Downtown Dubai

Home to iconic landmarks like Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall, this mixed-use complex offers luxury shopping, an Olympic-size ice rink, and a variety of dining options along Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Boulevard.

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A marina with yachts and a city skyline at dusk.

Dubai Marina

Artificial canal city boasting the world's largest human-made marina, featuring Dubai Marina Mall with 140 retail outlets, and The Walk at JBR for dining. Enjoy Marina Promenade views and access Al Sufouh Tramway for easy transport.

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A coastal cityscape with a clear blue sea, a sandy beach, and a skyline of tall buildings.

Jumeirah Beach Residence

Waterfront community in Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residence boasts 40 towers, The Beach retail complex, and a 1.7-km strip called The Walk. Enjoy views of Ain Dubai on Bluewaters Island and easy access to Dubai Marina, Dubai Tram, and Dubai Metro.

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A nighttime aerial view of a city with a prominent skyscraper, illuminated roads, and a body of water.

Business Bay

Take time in Business Bay to visit attractions like Godolphin's Al Quoz Stables and Taj Dubai. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Business Bay Station to see more of the city.

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Top Academic City Hotel Reviews

Atlantis, The Palm

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about this hotel is amazing."

Atlantis The Royal

8/10 Good

"We stayed at Atlantis The Royal for a couple of nights and overall had a wonderful stay. It’s an architectural masterpiece, no doubt. Our room was gorgeous. Early check-in was really much appreciated. That said, both check-in and check-out were slower than expected. Honestly, it could do with more front desk staff. Also, tiny thing, but no fresh milk in the room felt a bit off for a hotel at this level. It’s minor, but… it’s noticeable. The breakfast was a highlight, phenomenal, oysters, champagne… top quality. Restaurants were excellent too. The family pool was vibrant and fun, beach was peaceful and beautiful, and the water park access was a really nice bonus. Our disappointment was the Nobu by the beach pool… Too many external guests, some behavior and language just weren’t at the standard you’d expect for this level, and it did detract from the brand feel. We also noticed a slightly commercial vibe with a lot of retail and upselling, plus table service in the evenings lacked that, sort of one-to-one personal touch. Would we come back? Yes, with family. But we’d give that pool a miss. With a few tweaks around service and atmosphere, this place could be pretty close to perfect."

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Our top choices for Academic City hotels

1. VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City

2. Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG

3. Raffles Dubai

4. Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

5. Aloft by Marriott Dubai Airport

6. Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

7. ibis Styles Dubai Airport Hotel

8. Palace Downtown

9. Rove Downtown Dubai

10. Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown by IHG

11. Taj Dubai

12. Shangri-La Dubai

13. The Creekside Hotel Dubai an Accor Hotel

14. Vida Creek Harbour

15. Palazzo Versace Dubai

16. Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View

17. Jumeirah Emirates Towers Dubai

18. Pullman Dubai Downtown

19. Rove City Walk

20. The First Collection Business Bay, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Where to stay in Academic City

Palm Jumeirah

Downtown Dubai

Dubai Marina

Jumeirah Beach Residence

Business Bay

Top Academic City Hotel Reviews

Atlantis, The Palm

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