Academic City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a prominent tower, and an intricate network of highways.
A shop with carpets and textiles.
A mosque with two minarets and a golden dome, a modern building with a blue glass facade, and a marina with boats.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent skyscraper and a beach filled with people.
The Burj Khalifa framed by an archway.

Stay near popular Academic City attractions

Zayed University

10.0/10 (1 review)
Walk around the campus at Zayed University as part of your travels around Dubai. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
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Activities

Dubai: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

AU$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Global Village Dubai Ticket with Optional transfer

Global Village Dubai Ticket with Optional transfer

AU$13
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Global Village Dubai Ticket with Optional transfer
Dubai: KidZania Admission Ticket

Dubai: KidZania Admission Ticket

AU$35
per adult
Dubai: KidZania Admission Ticket
Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

Dubai: Al Fahidi Old Town, Souks, Street Food & Abra Cruise

AU$37
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Al Fahidi Old Town, Souks, Street Food & Abra Cruise
Premium Red Dunes & Camel Safari with BBQ at Al Khayma Camp

Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Buffet Dinner at Al Khayma Camp

AU$99
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Buffet Dinner at Al Khayma Camp
Dubai: Desert Safari with VIP BBQ Dinner, Optional Quad Bike

Dubai: Desert Safari with VIP BBQ Dinner, Optional Quad Bike

AU$43
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Desert Safari with VIP BBQ Dinner, Optional Quad Bike
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Our pick of the best Academic City Hotel Deals

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 AU$89 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$89
14 Dec - 15 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 ...
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 AU$87 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
AU$87
14 Nov - 15 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (200 reviews)
"Very poor experience at this hotel. They made me change rooms and yet the AC didnt work. Please do not stay at this hotel. It is poorly managed and I was not given any assistance. My issue stayed unresolved."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

4 out of 5
Airport Road, Casablanca Street Dubai
The price is AU$127 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
AU$127
21 Nov - 22 Nov
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 helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm

5 out of 5
Crescent Road Dubai
The price is AU$895 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
AU$895
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 AU$316 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$316
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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. ...
Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
Shangri-La Dubai

Shangri-La Dubai

5 out of 5
Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$324 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
AU$324
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 ...
Shangri-La Dubai
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Our guide on where to stay in Academic City

Find the best Academic 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.
Photo by TM
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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.
Photo by TM
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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.

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