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

Cariss

￥9,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 26 - Apr 27

Down comforters, free minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Al Marmoom Oasis Luxury Experiential Desert Domes

32.1 km from Academic City

Francisco

￥88,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 18 - Apr 19

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

Jumeirah, 19.6 km from Academic City

Adam C

￥69,962 total

includes taxes & fees

May 4 - May 5

Atlantis, The Palm

Palm Jumeirah, 29.4 km from Academic City

Tracy

￥61,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 19 - Apr 20

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai

19.6 km from Academic City

Sara

￥65,976 total

includes taxes & fees

May 11 - May 12

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

Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf

22.6 km from Academic City

Farah

￥67,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 26 - Apr 27

2 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Atlantis The Royal

Palm Jumeirah, 28.4 km from Academic City

Sabrina

￥115,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 19 - Apr 20

Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG

Dubai Marina, 26.7 km from Academic City

Kathryn

￥70,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 15 - Apr 16

The Lana - Dorchester Collection

Business Bay, 14.7 km from Academic City

Daniel

￥71,725 total

includes taxes & fees

May 3 - May 4

W Dubai - The Palm

Palm Jumeirah, 30 km from Academic City

Ashuwinder

￥24,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 27 - Apr 28

Vida Creek Beach Hotel

Dubai Creek Harbour, 11.6 km from Academic City

Camille

￥18,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 26 - Apr 27

Jumeirah Al Naseem Dubai

22.3 km from Academic City

moshe

￥88,511 total

includes taxes & fees

May 10 - May 11

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai

Palm Jumeirah, 25.6 km from Academic City

Selvy

￥27,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 27 - Apr 28

Paramount Hotel Midtown

Business Bay, 16.9 km from Academic City

Sayem

￥12,999 total

includes taxes & fees

May 1 - May 2

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

16.4 km from Academic City

Claire

￥7,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 27 - Apr 28

Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport

17.9 km from Academic City

Sean

￥6,755 total

includes taxes & fees

May 3 - May 4

Address Downtown

Downtown Dubai, 15.7 km from Academic City

Tyna

￥65,899 total

includes taxes & fees

May 11 - May 12

Shangri-La Dubai

17.3 km from Academic City

Amrik

￥20,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 29 - Apr 30

4 outdoor pools, free cabanas, pool umbrellas

One&Only Royal Mirage

26.1 km from Academic City

Shona

￥47,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 23 - Apr 24

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

Business Bay, 17.1 km from Academic City

SHARON

￥23,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 28 - Apr 29

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Where to stay in Academic City

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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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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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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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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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