Academic City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a prominent tower, and an intricate network of highways.
A shop with carpets and textiles.
A mosque with two minarets and a golden dome, a modern building with a blue glass facade, and a marina with boats.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent skyscraper and a beach filled with people.
The Burj Khalifa framed by an archway.

Stay near popular Academic City attractions

S P Jain School of Global Management Dubai

10.0/10 (1 review)
Enjoy the student vibe at S P Jain School of Global Management Dubai during your visit to Dubai. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
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Activities

Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma

Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Camels, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma

NZ$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Camels, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma
Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

NZ$28
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour
Premium Red Dunes & Camel Safari with BBQ at Al Khayma Camp

Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Buffet Dinner at Al Khayma Camp

NZ$154
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Buffet Dinner at Al Khayma Camp
Photo Stop at Burj Al Arab

Dubai Half-Day City Tour with Visit to Dubai Gold Souk

NZ$35
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dubai Half-Day City Tour with Visit to Dubai Gold Souk
Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

NZ$47
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ
Visit of Ferrari World and Warner Bros Park with Meal and Transfers

Visit of Ferrari World and Warner Bros Park with Meal

NZ$292
per traveller
Visit of Ferrari World and Warner Bros Park with Meal
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Our pick of the best Academic City Hotel Deals

Al Khoory Executive Hotel

Al Khoory Executive Hotel

3 out of 5
Al Wasl Area Dubai
The price is NZ$55 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
NZ$55
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"The service was amazing, thank you"

Reviewed on 31 July 2026

Al Khoory Executive Hotel
Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm

5 out of 5
Crescent Road Dubai
The price is NZ$788 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$788
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,633 reviews)
"Best hotel in the world. The guy who clean the room on 22f"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Atlantis, The Palm
Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

4 out of 5
Al Waha St Dubai Dubai
The price is NZ$66 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$66
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (188 reviews)
"Brilliant hotel Happy to stay agin The staff were very good specially Mustafa at the reception"

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

4 out of 5
Airport Road, Casablanca Street Dubai
The price is NZ$84 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$84
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

5 out of 5
Airport Road Dubai
The price is NZ$139 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$139
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
East Crescent Road Dubai
The price is NZ$297 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$297
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,280 reviews)
"We stayed at Sofitel Dubai The Palm for 4 nights in August as a family of 5, with children aged 7, 14 and 17. We booked a 2-bedroom Family Apartment, which was spacious and worked well for five. However, it felt dated and would benefit from modernisation. The kitchen has a full-size fridge/freezer, ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
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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
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A large, circular artificial island with a palm tree-shaped marina.

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 Aquaventure and The Pointe.

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

Downtown Dubai

Dubai Mall and Dubai Fountain 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.

A marina with yachts and a city skyline at dusk.
Photo by Image courtesy of the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
Open Photo by Image courtesy of the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing

Dubai Marina

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.

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

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.

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

Business Bay

If you're spending time in Business Bay, you might enjoy attractions like Godolphin's Al Quoz Stables and Taj Dubai. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Business Bay Station to see more of the city.

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