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A large, circular artificial island with a palm tree-shaped marina.

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 La Perle and Godolphin's Al Quoz Stables. 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

Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel

8/10 Good

"Well located if you want to be on the palm at a great price beautiful hotel beach is fantastic. Lots of Activities lazy river everything’s great. However, the following concerns were raised to management: 1. The restaurants, close way too early for food. I was there at 10:30 both the main restaurant and at the bar upstairs and was hard to get Service and they were pushing me to pay quickly because they’re closing apparently they register or the food or something. He said that I did finally managed to get something to eat in the bar and the service was great, but even there they were trying to get payment quickly. 2. The elevator is may be great system for Hotel, but it’s irritating as heck for guests with all those codes, figuring out what’s what, pressing the wrong line very irritating and then still waiting. 3. Maybe just bad luck but I couldn’t get any sleep one night. II had to call Security;. There were kids running up and down the hallway yelling parent refused to do anything and even they were talking loudly"

Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing stay at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Dubai. From the moment we arrived until we checked out, the service was exceptional, and every member of staff made us feel so welcome. The concierge team were incredibly helpful throughout our stay and were always there whenever we needed anything. Nothing ever seemed like too much trouble, and they really went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible. Room service was also 10/10, and the hotel had such a calm, relaxing atmosphere that made our holiday even more enjoyable. A special thank you to Ferdi, Qamar, and Alo for their outstanding service. They truly made our stay memorable, and we’d also like to thank the rest of the Radisson Blu Waterfront Dubai team for their kindness and professionalism. We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Dubai and will definitely be staying here again on our future trips. Thank you for making our holiday so special!"

Millennium Central Dubai Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Definitely one of the best Hotels I’ve ever stayed in. My room cleaner “Jabed” was not just a great cleaner but a very kind soul willing to go the extra mile to attend to my needs. The front desk was exceptionally professional; especially “Tubisuh”; who was always helpful & professional at every call, need, or request. Great place overall. I’ll surely stay there again the next time I visit Dubai."

Frequently asked questions

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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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. Aloft by Marriott Dubai Airport

4. Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

5. ibis Styles Dubai Airport Hotel

6. Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown by IHG

7. Rove City Walk

8. InterContinental Dubai Festival City by IHG

9. Palazzo Versace Dubai

10. Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

11. JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

12. Taj Dubai

13. Shangri-La Dubai

14. Pullman Dubai Downtown

15. Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights

16. Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai

17. Rove Downtown Dubai

18. Jumeirah Emirates Towers Dubai

19. Dusit Thani Dubai

20. Paramount Hotel Dubai

Where to stay in Academic City

Palm Jumeirah

Downtown Dubai

Dubai Marina

Jumeirah Beach Residence

Business Bay

Top Academic City Hotel Reviews

Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel

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