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Your Academic City Vacation

The easiest way to experience this interesting city is with a tailor-made Academic City vacation package. Base yourself in the neighborhood of Dubai Design District, which is great for shopping, cafes and dining or choose someplace else — our packages are all about you. Any trip to Academic City needs a well-planned itinerary. Fill yours with major attractions like Dubai Outlet Mall, Emirates Aviation University and American University in the Emirates. Expedia is here to help you escape your routine. Tailor your vacation to Academic City to suit your travel style, whatever that may look like.

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Beach Walk Boutique

Beach Walk Boutique

3 out of 5
Umm Suqeim
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Price was $2,172, price is now $1,401 per person
$1,401
per person
Feb 7 - Feb 14
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Dubai (DXB)
9/10 Wonderful! (110 reviews)
It’s a hotel on a busy street, lots of stuff around 24 hour store. 2 minute walk to the beach

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025

Palette Phoenix Hotel

Palette Phoenix Hotel

3 out of 5
Deira
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Price was $3,037, price is now $1,652 per person
$1,652
per person
Jan 13 - Jan 20
found 1 hour ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Dubai (DXB)
6/10 (27 reviews)
Everything was okay, Patson only got distracted by fire, expedia team and hotel team did a great job to make sure we had accommodation for the night

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Grand Excelsior Hotel Deira

Grand Excelsior Hotel Deira

4 out of 5
Deira
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Price was $3,627, price is now $2,002 per person
$2,002
per person
Jan 13 - Jan 20
found 1 hour ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Dubai (DXB)
7/10 Good! (315 reviews)
The room was in not good condition but it was big enough. At check in instead of family suit they gave us Executive suit and added one bed. Generally hotel is very old. Needs to be rinnovated. But the location of the hotel is nice. The staff is very helpful.

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Royal Central Hotel and Resort – The Palm

Royal Central Hotel and Resort – The Palm

5 out of 5
Palm Jumeirah
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Price was $2,644, price is now $1,801 per person
$1,801
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Jan 19 - Jan 26
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Dubai (DXB)
8.2/10 Very Good! (390 reviews)
Very clean and pleasant hotel, good beach

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

DAMAC Maison Cour Jardin

DAMAC Maison Cour Jardin

5 out of 5
Downtown Dubai
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Price was $2,814, price is now $1,929 per person
$1,929
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Jan 19 - Jan 26
found 1 day ago
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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Dubai (DXB)
8.2/10 Very Good! (189 reviews)
Staff are the Best. Hotel is OK. Location is good too

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

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Where to stay in Academic City

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Dubai Mall which includes interior views and shopping

Downtown Dubai

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4.5/5(615 area reviews)

Home to iconic landmarks like Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall, this mixed-use complex offers luxury shopping, an Olympic-size ice rink, and a variety of dining options along Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Boulevard.

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Millennium Place Marina

Millennium Place Marina

4 out of 5
Al Marsa Street Dubai Dubai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$180 nightly
The price is $204 total per night from Dec 11 to Dec 12
$204 total
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,284 reviews)
Staff and cleanliness.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

Millennium Place Marina
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront

Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront

5 out of 5
Al Abraaj Street Dubai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$191 nightly
The price is $218 total per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$218 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,216 reviews)
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Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

4 out of 5
Airport Road, Casablanca Street Dubai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$105 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Dec 20 to Dec 21
$120 total
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Total with taxes and fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,022 reviews)
Superb. lady who checked us in (Snow) was courteous, friendly, welcoming and polite. A credit to your hotel.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Academic City

Burj Khalifa showing modern architecture and a skyscraper

Burj Khalifa

The tallest man-made structure on earth is a city in the sky that houses luxury apartments, offices and a hotel.

Burj Khalifa
Dubai Mall featuring interior views, shopping and signage

Dubai Mall

Browse, shop, play and dine at one of the largest shopping and entertainment malls in the world.

Dubai Mall
Ski Dubai featuring snow, interior views and snow skiing

Mall of the Emirates

You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Mall of the Emirates, a favorite shopping spot in Dubai. Stroll along the marina or discover the area's desert landscapes.

Mall of the Emirates

Things to do

Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options

Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options

$30
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options
Dubai: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

$25
per adult
Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Dubai: The View At The Palm Observatory Entry Ticket

Dubai: The View At The Palm Observatory Entry Ticket

$30
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Dubai: The View At The Palm Observatory Entry Ticket
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