What is Academic City like?

Academic City is a neighborhood that travelers like for its university setting.

What's the best accommodation 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 be able to 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 accommodations in Academic City.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Academic City, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Academic City.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Academic City?

To access more information about updating your trip to Academic City or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do around this Dubai neighborhood?

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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VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City

Academic City

Quazi

￥9,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 27 - Mar 28

Down comforters, free minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Al Marmoom Oasis Luxury Experiential Desert Domes

32.1 km from Academic City

MINA

￥171,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG

Dubai Marina, 26.7 km from Academic City

Thomas

￥28,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG

15.2 km from Academic City

John

￥10,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 16 - Mar 17

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

Jumeirah, 19.6 km from Academic City

zahra

￥99,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai

19.6 km from Academic City

Dani

￥107,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

16.4 km from Academic City

Devinder

￥10,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 16 - Mar 17

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

Palm Jumeirah, 28 km from Academic City

Hemant

￥28,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Atlantis, The Palm

Palm Jumeirah, 29.4 km from Academic City

Tracy

￥97,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

2 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Atlantis The Royal

Palm Jumeirah, 28.4 km from Academic City

ricardo j

￥145,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Palazzo Versace Dubai

14.3 km from Academic City

Johanny

￥29,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 26 - Mar 27

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Dubai

Palm Jumeirah, 28.7 km from Academic City

Neil

￥52,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

ibis Styles Dubai Airport Hotel

16.6 km from Academic City

Irene

￥7,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport

17.9 km from Academic City

Sean

￥7,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Radisson Dubai Damac Hills

19.4 km from Academic City

Gary

￥13,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 24 - Mar 25

The Lana - Dorchester Collection

Business Bay, 14.7 km from Academic City

Venut

￥91,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai

Palm Jumeirah, 25.6 km from Academic City

Selvy

￥30,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Private beach, sun loungers, scuba diving, snorkeling

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort

Palm Jumeirah, 25.8 km from Academic City

Michele

￥32,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai

21.3 km from Academic City

Francy

￥88,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Rove Expo City

31.1 km from Academic City

Rechell

￥7,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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Where to stay in Academic City

Find the best Academic City areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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

Palm Jumeirah

Discover an archipelago of artificial islands featuring recently opened destinations like The Pointe, Club Vista Mare, and Nakheel Mall. Enjoy various hotels, resorts, and hotel residences, while exploring retail and dining options, all connected by the Palm Jumeirah Monorail.

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Dubai Mall which includes interior views and shopping

Downtown Dubai

Home to iconic landmarks like Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall, this mixed-use complex offers luxury shopping, an Olympic-size ice rink, and a variety of dining options along Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Boulevard.

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Dubai Marina

Artificial canal city boasting the world's largest human-made marina, featuring Dubai Marina Mall with 140 retail outlets, and The Walk at JBR for dining. Enjoy Marina Promenade views and access Al Sufouh Tramway for easy transport.

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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

Waterfront community in Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residence boasts 40 towers, The Beach retail complex, and a 1.7-km strip called The Walk. Enjoy views of Ain Dubai on Bluewaters Island and easy access to Dubai Marina, Dubai Tram, and Dubai Metro.

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Gold Souk which includes a city, city views and signage

Deira

Historically significant, this district boasts centuries-old gold and spice souqs, ancient forts, and iconic structures. Shop at City Centre Deira mall, explore the Waterfront Market, or take a boat across Dubai Creek.

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Top Academic City Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Dubai

10/10 Excellent

"Yes"

The First Collection Marina, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"First of all, I will give this hotel 10/10 for their customer service. The staff ensures the guests feel at home. I will give a shout-out to Manager Noel, Guest servic- desk associate Mona Lisa, and Simon the bell man. They were very tremendous in assisting us during the Strikes of the gulf War. The ensure guests are well situated even for those who have run out of funds."

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Our top choices for Academic City hotels

VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City

Al Marmoom Oasis Luxury Experiential Desert Domes

Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis The Royal

Palazzo Versace Dubai

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Dubai

ibis Styles Dubai Airport Hotel

Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport

Radisson Dubai Damac Hills

The Lana - Dorchester Collection

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai

Rove Expo City

Where to stay in Academic City

Palm Jumeirah

Downtown Dubai

Dubai Marina

Jumeirah Beach Residence

Deira

Top Academic City Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Dubai

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