Expo City Travel Guide

Dubai

A wide, striped pedestrian walkway lined with trees, benches, and well-maintained flower beds.
A water feature with benches and palm trees in an urban setting.

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A wide, striped pedestrian walkway lined with trees, benches, and well-maintained flower beds.

Dubai Exhibition Centre

8.8/10 (4,096 reviews)
Learn about the events happening in Dubai Exhibition Centre during your trip to Dubai. Discover the area's desert landscapes and top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Butterfly Garden Dubai Ticket

Dubai Butterfly Garden Admission Ticket

฿682
per adult
Dubai Butterfly Garden Admission Ticket
Dubai: Skip-The-Line Ticket to Dubai Miracle Garden

Dubai Miracle Garden Skip the Line Ticket and Transfer Option

฿1,035
per adult
Dubai Miracle Garden Skip the Line Ticket and Transfer Option
Dhow Cruise at Marina Dubai with Dinner and Live Entertainment

Dhow Cruise at Marina Dubai with Dinner and Live Entertainment

฿1,269
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Dhow Cruise at Marina Dubai with Dinner and Live Entertainment
Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

฿900
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ
Dubai Marina Sightseeing Yacht Tour with Ain Wheel View

Dubai Marina Sightseeing Yacht Tour with Ain Wheel View

฿884
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dubai Marina Sightseeing Yacht Tour with Ain Wheel View
Dubai: Butterfly Garden Admission Ticket

Dubai: Skip-The-Line Ticket to Butterfly Garden

฿659
per adult
Dubai: Skip-The-Line Ticket to Butterfly Garden
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Top hotels in Expo City

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

4 out of 5
Al Waha St Dubai Dubai
The price is ฿2,472 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,472
฿3,165 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel
Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm

5 out of 5
Crescent Road Dubai
The price is ฿14,804 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿14,804
฿18,318 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,627 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Staff are wonderful. Rooms are clean and the food is amazing"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Atlantis, The Palm
Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
East Crescent Road Dubai
The price is ฿4,934 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿4,934
฿6,227 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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! (1,283 reviews)
"The place was fantastic"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
Shangri-La Dubai

Shangri-La Dubai

5 out of 5
Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai
The price is ฿5,893 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿5,893
฿7,402 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
Shangri-La Dubai
The First Collection Business Bay, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The First Collection Business Bay, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4 out of 5
Al A'amal Street Dubai
The price is ฿3,075 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,075
฿3,904 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (916 reviews)
"Unfortunately, my experience at this hotel was quite disappointing. The service was very poor, and this is the first time I have experienced a hotel where calling Room Service or Housekeeping results in no answer. Even when contacting Reception, I was simply told to call them directly, which was ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

The First Collection Business Bay, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Millennium Place Marina

Millennium Place Marina

4 out of 5
Al Marsa Street Dubai Dubai
The price is ฿3,253 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿3,253
฿4,122 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,185 reviews)
"Great hotel, lovely staff. Dinner buffet not the greatest but overall lovely property and great location."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Millennium Place Marina
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Where to stay in Expo City

Find the best Expo City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A nighttime cityscape with a large fountain display in the center, surrounded by illuminated buildings and a bridge with people on it.
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Downtown Dubai

Dubai Mall and Souk al Bahar 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 wicker chair with striped cushions overlooking a coastal cityscape with a clear blue sea.
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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 modern cityscape with high-rise buildings and a traditional boat docked at a marina.
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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.

Expo City Travel Guide