Dubai Media City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A modern cityscape with a clear blue sky, a waterfront with a fountain, and palm trees.
A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a park, and a busy road.
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings reflecting on a calm body of water.
A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a train track, and a distant skyscraper.

Stay near popular Dubai Media City attractions

Arjaan by Rotana

Arjaan by Rotana is just one of the places to see in Dubai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
See properties

Activities

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
Aquaventure Waterpark Tickets

Atlantis Dubai: Aquaventure Waterpark Tickets

NZ$160
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Atlantis Dubai: Aquaventure Waterpark Tickets
Burj Khalifa - 124th Flr. At The Top Ticket with Gray Line

Burj Khalifa - At The Top 124th Floor Observation Deck Tickets

NZ$90
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Burj Khalifa - At The Top 124th Floor Observation Deck Tickets
Dhow Cruise at Marina Dubai with Dinner and Live Entertainment

Dhow Cruise at Marina Dubai with Dinner and Live Entertainment

NZ$66
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Dhow Cruise at Marina Dubai with Dinner and Live Entertainment
90-Minute Speedboat Tour: Dubai Marina, Atlantis, The Palm & Burj Al Arab

90-Minute Speedboat Tour: Dubai Marina, Atlantis, The Palm & Burj Al Arab

NZ$56
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
90-Minute Speedboat Tour: Dubai Marina, Atlantis, The Palm & Burj Al Arab
See all activities in Dubai

Our pick of the best Dubai Media City Hotel Deals

Al Khoory Executive Hotel

Al Khoory Executive Hotel

3 out of 5
Al Wasl Area Dubai
The price is NZ$54 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$54
1 Sept - 2 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$786 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$786
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$66
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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$82 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$82
28 Aug - 29 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 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$139
22 Aug - 23 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 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$297
20 Aug - 21 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! (1,281 reviews)
"Top class"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
See all 18,214 properties in Dubai Media City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Dubai Media City

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

Dubai Media City Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip:

Explore a world of travel with Expedia