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Our top choices for Academic City hotels

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VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City

VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City

VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City
Academic City
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (92)
"clean, nice, wonderful staff and customer services"
United States
PTS Abeer
The price is RM308
RM400 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
4.0 star property
16.4 km from Academic City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1011)
"Yes..great large room, great breakfast. Convenient location"
United States
Wael
The price is RM348
RM443 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG

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, (1228)
"Great Hotel close to Airport."
United States
Maher
The price is RM435
RM543 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG
Lounge
Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai

Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai

Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai
5.0 star property
16.3 km from Academic City
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"Located close to the airport with lots of food options"
United Kingdom
Ben
The price is RM788
RM988 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai
3 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers
Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG

Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG

Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG
5.0 star property
Dubai Marina, 26.7 km from Academic City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (22)
"Rooms, amenities, location and especially the staff made the stay very worthwhile. I would absolutely stay here again "
United States
Evelyn
The price is RM993
RM1,238 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG
5 outdoor pools, open 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
5.0 star property
16.3 km from Academic City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1012)
"Great location for DBX - nice hotel - lots of food choices"
United Kingdom
Ben
The price is RM661
RM831 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Al Khoory Atrium Hotel

Al Khoory Atrium Hotel

Al Khoory Atrium Hotel
4.0 star property
Al Barsha 1, 21.4 km from Academic City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (851)
"Amazing room, brilliant staff and hotel is very close to so many different food places. "
United Kingdom
Jawaria
Al Khoory Atrium Hotel
Terrace/patio
Millennium Place Marina

Millennium Place Marina

Millennium Place Marina
4.0 star property
Dubai Marina, 27.7 km from Academic City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1301)
"Clean room and staff were excellent "
United Kingdom
Mahmood
The price is RM717
RM895 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Millennium Place Marina
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

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, (1161)
"Best hotel "
United States
LISANDRA
The price is RM976
RM1,218 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
Lobby
Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel

Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel

Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel
5.0 star property
Palm Jumeirah, 27.3 km from Academic City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1104)
"This was our second time visiting here over Christmas time. Had a lovely stay staff are lovely really attentive, gorgeous breakfast setting with huge choice of food, beach amenities an excellent bonus would highly recommend this hotel."
United Kingdom
Natalie
The price is RM827
RM1,035 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel
Daily buffet breakfast (AED 65 per person)
Aloft Dubai Airport

Aloft Dubai Airport

Aloft Dubai Airport
4.0 star property
16.1 km from Academic City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Excellent place for business trip"
Netherlands
Arjan
The price is RM452
RM570 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Aloft Dubai Airport
Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Radisson Dubai Damac Hills

Radisson Dubai Damac Hills

Radisson Dubai Damac Hills
4.0 star property
19.4 km from Academic City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (331)
"Stay here regularly. Lovely hotel with good service and nice rooms and pool."
United Kingdom
Gary
The price is RM463
RM584 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Radisson Dubai Damac Hills
Poolside bar
Shangri-La Dubai

Shangri-La Dubai

Shangri-La Dubai
5.0 star property
17.3 km from Academic City
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1559)
"The location is excellent the service is excellent beautiful hotel"
United States
OFER
The price is RM1,020
RM1,272 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Shangri-La Dubai
Outdoor pool
Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport

Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport

Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport
3.0 star property
17.9 km from Academic City
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1088)
"Very nice breakfast clean room staff was super friendly and helpful"
United States
Kim
The price is RM342
RM430 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront

Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront

Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront
5.0 star property
Business Bay, 16.3 km from Academic City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1260)
"Great location and great food ."
United States
Kumar Raja Guvindan
The price is RM750
RM941 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront
View from property
The First Collection Marina, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The First Collection Marina, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The First Collection Marina, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
Dubai Marina, 28.6 km from Academic City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Good place to stay"
Canada
Nelson
The price is RM733
RM838 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
The First Collection Marina, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Arabian Park Dubai, an Edge by Rotana Hotel

Arabian Park Dubai, an Edge by Rotana Hotel

Arabian Park Dubai, an Edge by Rotana Hotel
3.0 star property
14.4 km from Academic City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (676)
"Very good hotel "
Canada
Rita
The price is RM495
RM617 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Arabian Park Dubai, an Edge by Rotana Hotel
Restaurant
Hotel Riu Dubai Beach Resort - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Dubai Beach Resort - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Dubai Beach Resort - All Inclusive
4.0 star property
23.2 km from Academic City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1078)
"Great staff food was excellent room very clean "
United States
antonio
The price is RM1,192
RM1,477 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Dubai Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Interior
Rove La Mer Beach

Rove La Mer Beach

Rove La Mer Beach
3.0 star property
Jumeirah, 20 km from Academic City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (701)
"Great hotel for family "
Canada
Sharareh
The price is RM550
RM685 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
Rove La Mer Beach
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
The First Collection Dubai Jumeirah Village Circle, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The First Collection Dubai Jumeirah Village Circle, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The First Collection Dubai Jumeirah Village Circle, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
Jumeirah Village Circle, 21.5 km from Academic City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (646)
"Friendly staff the area was nice and room was excellent "
United States
Hamse
The price is RM443
RM560 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
The First Collection Dubai Jumeirah Village Circle, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Where to stay in Academic City

Find the best Academic City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Dubai Mall which includes shopping and interior views

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.

Aquaventure showing rides and a waterpark
Photo by Image courtesy of the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
Open Photo by Image courtesy of the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing

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.

Dubai Marina showing a city, skyline and a marina
Photo by Image courtesy of the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
Open Photo by Image courtesy of the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing

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.

Business Bay

If you're spending time in Business Bay, you might enjoy attractions like Dubai Water Canal and Godolphin's Al Quoz Stables. 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.

Top Academic City Hotel Reviews

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

10/10 Excellent
"Good! I will like to book the hotel property at Medinah next year 2026 for umrah. Please contact me for bookings reminder. Thank you so much."
AMINAT 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

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.