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VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City

VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City
Academic City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (116 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, staff were attentive and the buffet is really nice. "
United Kingdom
Cariss
The price is ฿1,346
฿1,825 total
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
5.0 star property
Jumeirah, 19.6 km from Academic City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (445 reviews)
"Great hotel "
United Kingdom
Alfie
The price is ฿11,587
฿14,373 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

Al Marmoom Dome Luxury Desert Experiential Stay

Al Marmoom Dome Luxury Desert Experiential Stay
32.1 km from Academic City
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Amazing experience "
Norway
Robert
The price is ฿15,966
฿18,573 total
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Al Marmoom Dome Luxury Desert Experiential Stay

Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm
5.0 star property
Palm Jumeirah, 29.4 km from Academic City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,683 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, excellent club lounge. Great waterpark."
United Kingdom
Tracy
The price is ฿11,367
฿14,103 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Atlantis, The Palm

Raffles The Palm

Raffles The Palm
5.0 star property
Palm Jumeirah, 30.1 km from Academic City
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (294 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Tasana
The price is ฿5,705
฿7,166 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Raffles The Palm

Atlantis The Royal

Atlantis The Royal
5.0 star property
Palm Jumeirah, 28.4 km from Academic City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (666 reviews)
"Was very nice staying "
United States
ricardo j
The price is ฿18,362
฿22,734 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Atlantis The Royal

Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Academic City
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,314 reviews)
"Great stay! Excellent buffet, friendly staff."
United States
Marie
The price is ฿952
฿1,254 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG

InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay by IHG

InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay by IHG
5.0 star property
Business Bay, 15.8 km from Academic City
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (35 reviews)
"Great place. A true home away from home. I would definitely stay there again. Amazing staff and quality breakfast. "
United Kingdom
Daniel
The price is ฿3,971
฿5,043 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay by IHG

W Dubai - The Palm

W Dubai - The Palm
5.0 star property
Palm Jumeirah, 30 km from Academic City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (742 reviews)
"Such a wonderful hotel, great amenities, excellent service, the staff is very kind."
United States
YADYRA
The price is ฿4,234
฿5,365 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
W Dubai - The Palm

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai
5.0 star property
19.6 km from Academic City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (254 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room, very attentive staff , great gym and a lovely breakfast buffet "
United Kingdom
Sara
The price is ฿12,835
฿15,902 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai

Jumeirah Al Naseem Dubai

Jumeirah Al Naseem Dubai
Madinat Jumeirah, 22.3 km from Academic City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (508 reviews)
"This resort can be in the top 3 in the UAE."
United States
Ahmad
The price is ฿20,055
฿24,746 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Jumeirah Al Naseem Dubai

Shangri-La Dubai

Shangri-La Dubai
5.0 star property
17.3 km from Academic City
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,629 reviews)
"Very nice hotel "
United States
Abdul Rahman
The price is ฿3,476
฿4,437 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Shangri-La Dubai

Rove Expo City

Rove Expo City
3.0 star property
31.1 km from Academic City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (260 reviews)
"Very nice and clean great service friendly front desk i love it"
Canada
Reza Amin
The price is ฿1,014
฿1,330 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Rove Expo City

FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai

FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai
5.0 star property
Palm Jumeirah, 26.1 km from Academic City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"I had an excellent experience during my stay. The staff were genuinely wonderful — warm, attentive, and always ready to help, which made the whole visit feel effortless. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and very well maintained, offering everything I needed to relax. The amenities were great too, from the convenient on-site facilities to the thoughtful little touches throughout the hotel. The location couldn’t have been better — close to everything I needed and easy to get around. Overall,...
United Kingdom
William
The price is ฿4,805
฿5,887 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai

The Lana - Dorchester Collection

The Lana - Dorchester Collection
5.0 star property
Business Bay, 14.7 km from Academic City
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (123 reviews)
"Top quality services, the food was delicious, we enjoyed this hotel very much ."
United States
Venut
The price is ฿12,570
฿15,575 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
The Lana - Dorchester Collection

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
5.0 star property
Business Bay, 17.1 km from Academic City
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,185 reviews)
"This property was clean, and the staff services were great."
Canada
Anthony
The price is ฿5,348
฿6,730 total
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
4.0 star property
16.4 km from Academic City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, so convenient for the airport."
United Kingdom
Claire
The price is ฿1,070
฿1,444 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai
5.0 star property
Palm Jumeirah, 25.6 km from Academic City
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (779 reviews)
"Excellent services and accommodations. I would definitely recommend this Resort."
Canada
Selvy
The price is ฿3,491
฿4,452 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai

Address Downtown

Address Downtown
5.0 star property
Downtown Dubai, 15.7 km from Academic City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (501 reviews)
"Tolle Location, guter Service."
Switzerland
Jacqueline
The price is ฿10,601
฿13,164 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Address Downtown

Banyan Tree Dubai at Bluewaters

Banyan Tree Dubai at Bluewaters
5.0 star property
29.2 km from Academic City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (151 reviews)
"Amazing location, high quality room, and sublime service!"
Australia
Ivan
The price is ฿8,557
฿10,660 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Banyan Tree Dubai at Bluewaters
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Where to stay in Academic City

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

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.

Downtown Dubai

Dubai Mall and KidZania 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.

Dubai Marina

Visit Dubai’s first purpose-built waterfront development to see a man-made canal city with luxury properties, parks, promenades and plenty of shopping opportunities.

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.

Deira

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Deira. Check out top attractions like Al Ghurair Centre and Deira Clocktower, and jump on the metro at Abu Baker Al Siddique Station or Salah Al Din Station to see more of the city.

Top Academic City Hotel Reviews

Frequently asked questions

What is Academic City like?
Academic City is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its university setting.
What's a favourite place to stay 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 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 accommodation options in Academic City.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Academic City, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Academic City.
What is there to do around this Dubai neighbourhood?
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.