Dubai Design District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings and a waterfront promenade.

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
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
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
Dubai Garden Glow Entry Ticket

Dubai Garden Glow Entry Ticket

NZ$45
per adult
Dubai Garden Glow Entry Ticket
Dubai Special : Tour with Lunch, Shopping & Henna Experience

Delhi Special: Old or New City Tour with Henna, Food & Shops

NZ$3,459
per adult
Delhi Special: Old or New City Tour with Henna, Food & Shops
Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options

Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options

NZ$52
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options
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Our pick of the best Dubai Design District Hotel Deals

Al Khoory Executive Hotel

Al Khoory Executive Hotel

3 out of 5
Al Wasl Area Dubai
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$53 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$53
7 Sept - 8 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! (1,001 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. ...
Atlantis, The Palm
Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

4 out of 5
Al Waha St Dubai Dubai
The price is NZ$68 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$68
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 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$84
16 Aug - 17 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"Great location. clean and good customer service"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

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$161 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$161
11 Aug - 12 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 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$297
13 Aug - 14 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! (1,286 reviews)
"This was our third stay at Sofitel Dubai The Palm, and once again it exceeded our expectations. We considered trying somewhere different this year, but we’re so glad we came back. We stayed in a Prestige Suite, which was perfect for our family of four. The suite is spacious, comfortable and ideal ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
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Our guide on where to stay in Dubai Design District

Find the best Dubai Design District areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Dubai Design District
Learn more about Dubai Design District
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 Palm Jumeirah Mall and Aquaventure.

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 La Perle and Godolphin's Al Quoz Stables. 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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