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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, (83)
"clean, nice, wonderful staff and customer services"
United States
PTS Abeer
The price is 2.002.559 ₫
2.596.688 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City
Aerial view
Jumeirah Burj Al Arab Dubai

Jumeirah Burj Al Arab Dubai

Jumeirah Burj Al Arab Dubai
5.0 star property
22.7 km from Academic City
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Excellent hotel. Everything was good about it including the suite, decor, amenities and food."
United Kingdom
Amit
The price is 45.781.427 ₫
56.225.848 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Jumeirah Burj Al Arab Dubai
Lake view
Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf

Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf

Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf
5.0 star property
22.6 km from Academic City
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (765)
"Excellent hotel, facilities, dining options and wonderful staff. "
United Kingdom
Farah
The price is 17.455.997 ₫
21.527.150 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Rove City Walk

Rove City Walk

Rove City Walk
3.0 star property
Al Wasl, 17.5 km from Academic City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"Perfect Hotel "
United States
Abdul-Mumin
The price is 3.222.756 ₫
4.019.653 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Rove City Walk
Front of property – evening/night
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Dubai

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Dubai

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Dubai
5.0 star property
Palm Jumeirah, 28.7 km from Academic City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1008)
"Stunning and comfortable place to stay!"
Australia
XiaoRan
The price is 9.218.622 ₫
11.436.412 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Dubai
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Grand Millennium Business Bay

Grand Millennium Business Bay

Grand Millennium Business Bay
4.0 star property
Business Bay, 15.3 km from Academic City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (156)
"Wonderful staff and a great hotel. Awesome breakfast. "
Australia
Arzoo
The price is 3.355.542 ₫
4.218.203 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Grand Millennium Business Bay
Exterior
Rove Downtown Dubai

Rove Downtown Dubai

Rove Downtown Dubai
3.0 star property
16.4 km from Academic City
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1048)
"Good hotel to stay in "
United States
Abdul Rahim
The price is 3.223.822 ₫
4.021.018 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Rove Downtown Dubai
Exterior
Rove City Centre, Deira

Rove City Centre, Deira

Rove City Centre, Deira
3.0 star property
17.6 km from Academic City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Top standard service, Metro nearby, free shuttle to the airport and swimming pool ( little small for the peak season). "
United Kingdom
You
The price is 2.935.650 ₫
3.667.948 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Rove City Centre, Deira
Front of property – evening/night
Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm
5.0 star property
Palm Jumeirah, 29.5 km from Academic City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1627)
"Good rooms and a lot of dining options "
United Kingdom
ANDREW PAUL
The price is 15.720.475 ₫
19.401.181 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Atlantis, The Palm
Lobby
The First Collection Dubai Business Bay

The First Collection Dubai Business Bay

The First Collection Dubai Business Bay
4.0 star property
Business Bay, 15.9 km from Academic City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (753)
"Great Hotel"
United Kingdom
Gary
The price is 4.662.335 ₫
5.819.105 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The First Collection Dubai Business Bay
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, (839)
"Amazing room, brilliant staff and hotel is very close to so many different food places. "
United Kingdom
Jawaria
Al Khoory Atrium Hotel
9 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Chinese cuisine
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
5.0 star property
19.5 km from Academic City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Staff were wonderful and extremely helpful. Rooms were a great size, comfortable, and very clean."
United Kingdom
Laurence
The price is 3.186.868 ₫
4.047.466 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
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, (1074)
"Rooms were clean Staff were courteous "
Canada
Tersam Singh
The price is 2.330.577 ₫
2.926.733 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport
Suite (Dubai) with Free Airport Transfer & Shuttle to La Mer & Malls | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Grand Mercure Dubai City

Grand Mercure Dubai City

Grand Mercure Dubai City
5.0 star property
16.6 km from Academic City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (970)
"Very nice hotel close to airport and fantastic shuttle service "
United Kingdom
mumrez
The price is 2.513.719 ₫
3.222.906 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Grand Mercure Dubai City
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, (321)
"Amazing, amazing, amazing! The staff were outstanding—genuinely friendly and went above and beyond at every opportunity. The hotel has a wonderful, welcoming atmosphere that made our stay truly memorable."
United Kingdom
Sumanjit
The price is 2.607.633 ₫
3.302.014 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Radisson Dubai Damac Hills
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, (1012)
"Very comfortable stay"
Canada
Irum
The price is 2.340.681 ₫
2.975.034 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
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, (1210)
"Great Hotel close to Airport."
United States
Maher
The price is 2.433.217 ₫
3.052.467 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG
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, (1540)
"We had a wonderful stay "
Canada
Atif
The price is 7.072.304 ₫
8.807.172 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Shangri-La Dubai
5 restaurants, lunch, dinner, brunch served; Indian cuisine
Taj Dubai

Taj Dubai

Taj Dubai
5.0 star property
Business Bay, 16.8 km from Academic City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"Loved the breakfast and pool."
United States
Sandeep
The price is 6.641.504 ₫
8.279.442 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Taj Dubai
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
One&Only The Palm

One&Only The Palm

One&Only The Palm
5.0 star property
Palm Jumeirah, 27.8 km from Academic City
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (187)
"I can’t but say positive things about this beautiful One & Only The Palm resort. Everything was well thought, service extremely attentive and positive, as well the atmosphere is just very tranquil. "
Singapore
Laura
The price is 25.742.571 ₫
31.678.203 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
One&Only The Palm
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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 water park
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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 featuring a marina, a city and skyline
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

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.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Academic City like?
Academic City is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its university setting.
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.