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
Picture 1 for Activity Dubai: Dinner in the Sky Experience

Dubai: Dinner in the Sky Experience

฿7,303
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Dinner in the Sky Experience
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
Butterfly Garden With Shuttle Transfer

Dubai Butterfly Garden - Nature’s Spectacle Awaits with Easy Transfers

฿454
per adult
Dubai Butterfly Garden - Nature’s Spectacle Awaits with Easy Transfers
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Top hotels in Expo City

Holiday Inn Dubai Jumeirah Village Circle by IHG

Holiday Inn Dubai Jumeirah Village Circle by IHG

3 out of 5
Kahraba South East Dubai
The price is ฿2,173 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
฿2,173
฿2,865 total
2 Dec - 3 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mall of the Emirates and The Walk ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (242 reviews)
"Wonderful all round! Very clean and staff were extremely helpful. Will recommend and stay again."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Dubai Jumeirah Village Circle by IHG
Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

4 out of 5
Al Waha St Dubai Dubai
The price is ฿1,598 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿1,598
฿2,094 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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 ฿15,811 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿15,811
฿19,552 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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. ...
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 ฿6,532 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿6,532
฿8,185 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (1,297 reviews)
"Everything was beyond great! We really had great time- loved the resort - the views and the food."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
Shangri-La Dubai

Shangri-La Dubai

5 out of 5
Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai
The price is ฿5,581 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
฿5,581
฿7,019 total
28 Nov - 29 Nov
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,635 reviews)
"Really lovely experience staying at the Shangri-La Dubai. The hotel is fantastic, but what really makes it special is the staff. Everyone was so helpful, welcoming and genuinely lovely throughout our stay. A special mention to Khodorahm and Waqas on the front of house, who were both absolutely brilliant. ..."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Shangri-La Dubai
The First Collection Marina, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The First Collection Marina, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4 out of 5
Al Seba Street, Dubai Marina Dubai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,768 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿2,768
฿3,528 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The First Collection Marina, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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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