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

14 Apr - 15 Apr

Down duvets, free minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Al Marmoom Oasis Luxury Experiential Desert Domes

32.1 km from Academic City

Robert

includes taxes & fees

22 Apr - 23 Apr

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

Jumeirah, 19.6 km from Academic City

Jeffrey

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

Atlantis, The Palm

Palm Jumeirah, 29.4 km from Academic City

Tracy

includes taxes & fees

26 Apr - 27 Apr

W Dubai - The Palm

Palm Jumeirah, 30 km from Academic City

Ashuwinder

includes taxes & fees

13 Apr - 14 Apr

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai

19.6 km from Academic City

Sara

includes taxes & fees

12 May - 13 May

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Rove Expo City

31.1 km from Academic City

Rechell

includes taxes & fees

13 Apr - 14 Apr

2 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Atlantis The Royal

Palm Jumeirah, 28.4 km from Academic City

ricardo j

includes taxes & fees

15 Apr - 16 Apr

Paramount Hotel Midtown

Business Bay, 16.9 km from Academic City

Sayem

includes taxes & fees

1 May - 2 May

Nest Hotel, Aljada

24.3 km from Academic City

Dmitriy

includes taxes & fees

13 May - 14 May

Private beach, sun-loungers, scuba diving, snorkelling

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort

Palm Jumeirah, 25.8 km from Academic City

Paval

includes taxes & fees

27 Apr - 28 Apr

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai

Palm Jumeirah, 25.6 km from Academic City

Selvy

includes taxes & fees

13 Apr - 14 Apr

Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport

17.9 km from Academic City

Sean

includes taxes & fees

1 May - 2 May

On the beach, beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf

22.6 km from Academic City

Farah

includes taxes & fees

18 Apr - 19 Apr

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

16.4 km from Academic City

Claire

includes taxes & fees

13 Apr - 14 Apr

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai

21.3 km from Academic City

Francy

includes taxes & fees

12 May - 13 May

Shangri-La Dubai

17.3 km from Academic City

Amrik

includes taxes & fees

6 May - 7 May

4 outdoor pools, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas

One&Only Royal Mirage

26.1 km from Academic City

Shona

includes taxes & fees

13 Apr - 14 Apr

ibis Styles Dubai Airport Hotel

16.6 km from Academic City

Naime

includes taxes & fees

17 Apr - 18 Apr

The Lana - Dorchester Collection

Business Bay, 14.7 km from Academic City

Venut

includes taxes & fees

13 Apr - 14 Apr

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Our guide on where to stay in Academic City

Find the best Academic City areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Academic City

Aerial view of artificial palm island in Dubai. Panoramic view.

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

Walk through this canal city of high-rise apartments, pleasant parklands, shopping malls and beach. Then, see it all from above in a seven-storey food court.

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Wide panorama of the Persian Gulf with sandy beach and Bluewaters Island with the worlds famous largest Ferris wheel Dubai Eye and numerous skyscrapers with hotels and residences

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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Top Academic City Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel. Stayed at the palm for the first time and really enjoyed it. Hotel staff were amazing and attentive to our needs. Not all restaurants were open during our stay however given what we paid for half board the hotel provided food from all restaurants in Manava. On the days we did have the a la csrte the portions were very generous. I actually preferred the buffet style to get a variety. On one of the nights when we dined there, the staff at Manava went out of their way to get my son penne pasta which was not on the a la carte and offered to get it from room service. This was really thoughtful of them. A big thank you to Hein who served us several times at Manava during breakfast and dinner and also to Asha who was lovely! I would love to visit Dubai again and stay here. Despite all the media we decided to go and make the most of it, and we are so glad we did. "