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A modern hotel corridor with wooden slatted doors, a neatly made bed, and a long, well-lit hallway.

A modern building with a Dragon Mart sign, large glass windows, and potted plants.

A buffet setup with a variety of dishes and utensils, a sign that reads "Stay Sweet," and a modern interior design with exposed brick walls and pendant lighting.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a large plant.

1. ibis Styles Dragon Mart Dubai

2.4 km from Dubai International Academic City

Ahmed

S$76

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern lobby with a pool table, comfortable seating, and a large digital display.

A modern reception area with a circular black counter, colorful tropical wallpaper, and a purple and white wall.

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a clear blue sky.

A modern hotel room with a red sofa, a bed with white bedding, a desk with a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

2. Aloft by Marriott Dubai Airport

8.4 km from Dubai International Academic City

Elvis

S$95

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with multiple floors and windows.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a view of a swimming pool.

A modern conference room with a large wooden table, beige chairs, and pendant lighting.

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food options and a coffee station.

3. Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport

9.6 km from Dubai International Academic City

Sultanali

S$78

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs, a palm tree, and a building with a glass facade.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved black and white floor, a reception desk with staff, and large windows allowing natural light.

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a playground.

A hotel with a central pool, outdoor seating, and a modern building with reflective glass windows.

4. Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

8.8 km from Dubai International Academic City

Achiaa

S$98

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a large central mosaic.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a flower-covered structure.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees in front of a large hotel building.

A marina with several yachts docked, surrounded by modern buildings and a well-maintained landscaped area.

5. Palazzo Versace Dubai

7.3 km from Dubai International Academic City

Irene

S$366

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a modern building in the background.

A spacious living room with a modern design, featuring a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the cityscape.

Two men toasting with drinks at a bar with wooden stools and hanging lamps.

6. Arabian Park Dubai, an Edge by Rotana Hotel

Jadaf, 8.2 km from Dubai International Academic City

Ali

S$72

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A spacious lobby with a curved ceiling, a marble floor, and a seating area with red sofas.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs under canopies, a pathway, and a building in the background.

A lobby with red upholstered chairs, a grand piano, and a large decorative vase.

A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

7. Raffles Dubai

9.2 km from Dubai International Academic City

Leanne

S$277

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A rooftop pool with a city skyline view, outdoor seating, and a glass railing.

A person sitting on a bed with a magazine and a pair of glasses beside them.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a dining table with chairs, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance and a view of the city skyline in the background.

8. Element by Marriott Al Jaddaf, Dubai

7.8 km from Dubai International Academic City

Gemma

S$93

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern breakfast buffet with various food items, a coffee station, and decorative plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a purple sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen area.

A bar area with a prominent Heineken sign, a variety of bottles, and a chalkboard menu.

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai Al Jadaf

8 km from Dubai International Academic City

khalid

S$96

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A rooftop swimming pool with lounge chairs and a mural, overlooking a city skyline.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central staircase, and a seating area with round tables and chairs.

A modern interior with a glass staircase, wooden panel walls, and a decorative light fixture.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent central tower, and a well-lit facade.

10. Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai

Jadaf, 9 km from Dubai International Academic City

Gomathy

S$141

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A resort pool area with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A spacious, modern lobby with a circular seating area, a large chandelier, and a stage with a backdrop.

A long, elegant hallway with a marble floor, a plush sofa, and a large, spherical chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a circular marble floor, a large chandelier, and a view of the outside through large windows.

11. Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

8.7 km from Dubai International Academic City

qasim

S$156

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A waterfront view with a city skyline in the background, a sunlit pool area with lounge chairs, and a bridge connecting two sides of the pool.

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a desk area with a computer.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and modern decor.

A high-rise hotel complex with multiple buildings, a marina, and a central plaza.

12. Vida Creek Harbour

Dubai Creek Harbour, 6.1 km from Dubai International Academic City

Tarek

S$177

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table. There are decorative lights hanging from the ceiling and a large window providing natural light.

A modern outdoor seating area with two chairs and a table, a planter with flowers, and a view into the building.

A person meditating on a yoga mat by a poolside with a towel and water bottle nearby.

13. Novotel Bur Dubai

9.1 km from Dubai International Academic City

Quamruzzaman

S$77

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a large golden eagle sculpture, and a reception desk with floral arrangements.

A spacious indoor dining area with high ceilings, hanging plants, and a central tree. Tables are set with white tablecloths and chairs.

14. Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk

9.6 km from Dubai International Academic City

Samuel

S$305

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by modern buildings.

A rooftop bar with seating, a city view, and hanging lights.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a glass atrium, and indoor plants.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central water feature, and seating areas.

15. Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights

9.3 km from Dubai International Academic City

Mediha

S$166

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern cafe with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a visible menu board.

A spacious lobby with modern seating, a central decorative feature, and a view into the dining area.

A person swimming in a pool with a hotel building in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a table and chairs, a city view, and a desk with a lamp.

16. Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Festival City by IHG

5.8 km from Dubai International Academic City

Uzma

S$131

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A rooftop pool area with outdoor seating and a city skyline view.

A modern outdoor area with a glass building in the background, featuring a rock garden and various potted plants.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a staircase, and a decorative red wall.

A serene riverside setting with outdoor seating areas and illuminated lamps.

17. The Creekside Hotel Dubai an Accor Hotel

8.6 km from Dubai International Academic City

Michael

S$173

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs and a clear blue pool.

A modern interior with a round seating area, wooden shelving, and a kitchen area.

A modern hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, a bed, and a balcony with a city view.

18. Element by Marriott Dubai Airport

8.4 km from Dubai International Academic City

Myke

S$101

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A rooftop infinity pool with wooden loungers and a cityscape view.

A modern living room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa, a coffee table with books and decorative items, and a floor lamp.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a chair, and a small table.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a staircase with illuminated steps.

19. Aloft by Marriott Dubai Creek

9.8 km from Dubai International Academic City

Hosea

S$151

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, ornate arches, and a large stained glass window.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a decorative vase with flowers.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a child playing with building blocks.

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple levels of balconies and sun loungers.

20. Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel

8.1 km from Dubai International Academic City

Debasis

S$181

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Dubai International Academic City

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ibis Styles Dragon Mart Dubai	8.0 Very good 224 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Dubai Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,029 reviews	View
Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport	8.4 Very good 1,117 reviews	View
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Palazzo Versace Dubai	9.2 Wonderful 935 reviews	View

Top Dubai International Academic City Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Great option right next to the airport"

Vida Creek Harbour

10/10 Excellent

"This is our 2nd stay and I cannot recommend it enough. All staff from management, reception staff , pool staff , restaurant staff and housekeeper staff were amazing and a credit to the hotel. They all made our stay exceptional and we will be booking our next stay very soon. Thank you to you all ."

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

8/10 Good

"Good"

Crowne Plaza Festival City by IHG

8/10 Good

"The staff and the hotel is recommended but they need to do something about the smell in the room. Breakfast is very good but need som variety of food for everyday."

Vida Creek Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Super clean, super wonderful staff. Great amenities and the gym is awesome. Shoutout to Cynthia the lifeguard at the beach who made my time down there very enjoyable! Great human! Only improvement point would be the water pressure in the shower."

VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City

8/10 Good

"It was a wonderful experience overall. Wil recommend"

Sleepover Terminal 3, Concourse A – formerly sleep ‘n fly

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice and reasonably priced."

Other attractions near Dubai International Academic City

Dubai Creek

8.8/10 (3,853 reviews)

Explore the lifeline of the city with a trip down its waterway, and discover traditional and modern Dubai as well as an impressive variety of wildlife.

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Falcon Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Falcon Museum during your travels in Dubai. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Dragon Mart

9.2/10 (9 reviews)

During your trip to Dubai, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dragon Mart. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Mirdif City Center

8.4/10 (9 reviews)

During your trip to Dubai, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mirdif City Center. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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beach near Nadd Al Sheba Villas

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Nadd Al Sheba Villas during your trip to Dubai? Visit the shops in this romantic area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Festival Arena

Learn about the events happening in Festival Arena during your trip to Dubai. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.

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Dubai Festival City Mall

8.8/10 (659 reviews)

During your visit to Dubai, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Dubai Festival City Mall. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Mushrif Park

Explore the great outdoors at Mushrif Park, a lovely green space in Dubai. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dubai International Academic City?

Dubai International Academic City is located in a scenic area of Dubai known for its stunning river views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Dubai International Academic City?

Premier Inn Dubai Dragon Mart is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Dubai International Academic City. Other good choices within 5 miles include ibis Styles Dragon Mart Dubai and Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Dubai International Academic City?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Dubai International Academic City.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dubai International Academic City, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Dubai International Academic City.

What can I see and do near Dubai International Academic City?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Mushrif National Park and Mushrif Park. Create some family memories at iFly Dubai and Jameel Arts Centre. Looking for a little shopping break? A trip to Dragon Mart, Mirdif City Center and Dubai Festival City Mall might be just the ticket while you're in the area around Dubai International Academic City.

Hotels near Dubai International Academic City

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Our top choices for Dubai International Academic City hotels

1. ibis Styles Dragon Mart Dubai

2. Aloft by Marriott Dubai Airport

3. Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport

4. Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

5. Palazzo Versace Dubai

6. Arabian Park Dubai, an Edge by Rotana Hotel

7. Raffles Dubai

8. Element by Marriott Al Jaddaf, Dubai

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai Al Jadaf

10. Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai

11. Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

12. Vida Creek Harbour

13. Novotel Bur Dubai

14. Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk

15. Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights

16. Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Festival City by IHG

17. The Creekside Hotel Dubai an Accor Hotel

18. Element by Marriott Dubai Airport

19. Aloft by Marriott Dubai Creek

20. Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel

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Top Dubai International Academic City Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

Vida Creek Harbour

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

Crowne Plaza Festival City by IHG

Vida Creek Beach Hotel

VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City

Sleepover Terminal 3, Concourse A – formerly sleep ‘n fly

Other attractions near Dubai International Academic City

Dubai Creek

Falcon Museum

Dragon Mart

Mirdif City Center

beach near Nadd Al Sheba Villas

Festival Arena

Dubai Festival City Mall

Mushrif Park

Frequently asked questions