What is Academic City like?

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

How many hotels will I find in Academic City?

If you're searching for places to stay in Dubai, choose from one of Expedia's 11 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.

Top 10 Academic City Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Academic City

"We have stayed at Oaks Ibne Batuta twice and both times we loved the hotel very much! "

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7 Mar - 8 Mar

"I was there for business and stayed two weeks. Positives were that the bed was comfortable and the bathroom was roomy. There was a sofa bed in the room but it was a bit cramped. The room also faced the square and was affected by music coming from the square till around 11pm every night. Rove Expo City is in Dubai Expo City, which is around 30 minutes from Dubai city either by public transport or car, and there really isn’t much to do in the area in the evenings "

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13 Mar - 14 Mar

"The Kempinsky hotel has the best service and is extremely accomodating to their guests needs. We had the best stay here and would definitely recommend this hotel. "

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26 Feb - 27 Feb

2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, free pool cabanas

"Staff are great. Location is good. Food is good. "

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

"Absolutely loved our stay here! Was such a stunning property and the location was so good! My fifth time in Dubai and I’ll definitely be returning to Delano next time. The food was also incredible! "

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27 Feb - 28 Feb

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"This hotel was a great option for anyone looking to hit the road to Abu Dhabi from Dubai. The facilities were super clean, friendly staff and the breakfast buffet was great! "

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1 Mar - 2 Mar

"amazing stay! we visited dubai from usa for our babies first birthday and the hotel staff made her feel so special!! we were not able to access the infinity pool lounge with a baby but the pools in the property are spectacular with private beach access! also a few minutes walk to popular marina restaurants! definitely recommend if you want to be a walks away from blue water and marina walk "

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2 Mar - 3 Mar

"Gtbh"

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8 Mar - 9 Mar

"Lifts are not well organized for a 30-floor hotel. The hotel is located right next to a big factory polluting the air."

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8 Mar - 9 Mar

Beach nearby, beach umbrellas, beach towels

"Amazing service, very clean hotel and close to local amenities! Couldn’t recommend enough "

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1 Mar - 2 Mar

"It was an amazing trip and the staff were first class form start to finish. We will definitely be back."

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10 Mar - 11 Mar

Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, hot stone massages

"Amazing hotel!!! Loved it"

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1 Mar - 2 Mar

"Staff are excellent, polite and very friendly. They work very hard and are an asset to the hotel. The quality of the hotel is unmatched, plenty to do if not on the expensive side. You're really paying a premium for the location and ambience and if your comfortable with that then it's a 5 star, if not then you'll find yourself looking outside of the resort for entertainment sooner than later as the glamour of the hotel does wear off after a while. It's an experience though and if you got deep...

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

"Couldn’t fault the hotel. Fantastic location and excellent service."

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

"Beautiful property and location is a prime we loved it "

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1 Mar - 2 Mar

"The hotel was brand new and the best looking one in the JBR compared to other hotels. I loved my stay there. The staff were amazing."

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24 Feb - 25 Feb

"Everything was perfect "

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27 Feb - 28 Feb

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Very good place"

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4 Mar - 5 Mar

"this used to be the address hotel, just well maintained, opulent, good food, brings all what Dubai stands for together in one place. "

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7 Mar - 8 Mar

"Fantastic location for the marina, the metro and the mall. Very helpful staff offered early check in as I arrived in the morning would stay again "

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15 Feb - 16 Feb

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Dubai Mall which includes shopping and interior views

Downtown Dubai

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

4.5/5(168 area reviews)

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.

Dubai Marina

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Dubai Marina. Check out top attractions like Marina Beach and Dubai Marina Mall, and jump on the metro at Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 Tram Stop or Jumeirah Beach Residence 2 Tram Station to see more of the city.

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Number of reviews	11,953
Accommodation	18,240 hotels
Lowest Price	S$80
Highest Price	S$1,428

Recent Reviews in Academic City

5/5 Excellent

"Great hotel and water park."

A verified traveller stayed at Atlantis, The Palm

Posted 21 hours ago

5/5 Excellent

Exceptional stay

"Whatastay…starting from the welcome to the check out, the property is outstanding….thank you Anne (reception) for taking such good care of us, thank you khodarahm for the hospitality, thank you Rajesh for the house keeping, thank you each & every hotel staff for trying so hard in raising the bar of the hotel & keeping up with it’s reputation…thank you for making this THE MOST MEMORABLE TRIP EVER ♥️"

A verified traveller stayed at Shangri-La Dubai

Posted 2 days ago

5/5 Excellent

Beautiful Sofitel Downtown

"Modern sleek hotel, with spacious rooms and some overlook Burj Khalifa 😍 … The hotel is conveniently located minutes away from Dubai Mall (can walk via the airconditioned metro tunnel). Taxis and Metro station are at your doorstep. Staff are professional and friendly. Great buffet breakfast, but the seating area is considered small in comparision to the hotel, so the staff might allocate you a table further away from the buffet. We stayed at this hotel for 8 nights and would recommend it for families and business travellers. "

A verified traveller stayed at Sofitel Dubai Downtown

Posted 2 days ago

5/5 Excellent

"This is the BEST hotel experience I’ve had in my life! The staff is the best. We met James on arrival who helped open the taxi door, helped with our bags, assisted us to the room. Our entire stay he was always available to help with anything we needed. He advised us about attractions and everything we needed to know. Sylvia at the front desk was warm and inviting. She made sure we got a very good room with views to die for. She was able to answer questions we had. I got a Spa gift for my birthday which was a nice offer. Every single staff member had a smile and always offered help even when we didn’t need it. Dining room staff were nice as well. JW Marriott Marquis Dubai owes us nothing except a trip back."

A verified traveller stayed at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

Posted 3 days ago

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Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai

Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai

Rove Expo City

Rove Expo City

Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah

Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah

Banyan Tree Dubai at Bluewaters

Banyan Tree Dubai at Bluewaters

Delano Dubai

Delano Dubai

The Manor by JA, Dubai

The Manor by JA, Dubai

Address Beach Resort

Address Beach Resort

Rove Dubai Marina

Rove Dubai Marina

The First Collection Marina Hotel

The First Collection Marina Hotel

JA Ocean View Hotel, Jumeirah Beach Dubai

JA Ocean View Hotel, Jumeirah Beach Dubai

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Dubai

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Dubai

Stella Di Mare Dubai Marina Hotel

Stella Di Mare Dubai Marina Hotel

Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm

Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club

Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club

Millennium Place Marina

Millennium Place Marina

FIVE LUXE

FIVE LUXE

voco Bonnington Dubai by IHG

voco Bonnington Dubai by IHG

One&Only The Palm

One&Only The Palm

JW Marriott Hotel Marina

JW Marriott Hotel Marina

Royal Regency Suites

Royal Regency Suites

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