
Academic City Holidays
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Your Academic City Holiday
The easiest way to experience this interesting city is with a tailor-made Academic City holiday package. Base yourself in the neighbourhood 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 holiday to Academic City to suit your travel style, whatever that may look like.
- Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Dubai
Aug 27 - Sep 3Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Dubai + Flight
Downtown Dubai7 nights9.0/10 - Wonderful (1,004 reviews)"So well located to the Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa. Our room had a view of the evening light show and dancing waters"Reviewed June 7, 2026Return • Birmingham (BHX) - Dubai (DXB)BHX - DXB • 1 stop DXB - BHX • 1 stop£1,158£783found 9 hours agoper traveller - Royal Central Hotel and Resort – The Palm
Aug 24 - Sep 3Royal Central Hotel and Resort – The Palm + Flight
Palm Jumeirah9 nights8.2/10 - Very good (406 reviews)Return • Birmingham (BHX) - Dubai (DXB)BHX - DXB • Direct DXB - BHX • Direct - Sunday Suites Excelsior Hotel Deira (formerly Sheraton Deira)
Jul 19 - Aug 2Sunday Suites Excelsior Hotel Deira (formerly Sheraton Deira) + Flight
Deira14 nights6.8/10 - (348 reviews)"Do not book this hotel please!!!!!!! Rooms are dirty, smell like cigarettes, no cleanliness And they scammed us. There was a Pakistani guy at front desk said he will refund our money since we only stayed in the room for 10 minutes. He didn’t return our money. We basically paid for 4 nights and didn’t even stayed there"Reviewed May 14, 2026Return • London (LHR) - Dubai (DXB)LHR - DXB • Direct DXB - LHR • Direct£1,392£955found 13 hours agoper traveller - Palazzo Versace Dubai
Aug 20 - Aug 28Palazzo Versace Dubai + Flight
Jadaf8 nights9.2/10 - Wonderful (906 reviews)Return • London (LHR) - Dubai (DXB)LHR - DXB • Direct DXB - LHR • Direct£1,777£1,227found 1 day agoper traveller - C Central Resort the Palm
Aug 24 - Sep 3C Central Resort the Palm + Flight
Palm Jumeirah9 nights8.4/10 - Very good (653 reviews)"From the moment we arrived we felt very welcomed. All the staff were friendly and smiling. Super clean room with extremely comfy bed! The all inclusive package had an excellent selection of food (including plenty of veggie options) which changed each day. The drinks were named brands not cheaper alternatives which was much appreciated. We had massages when there and they were top notch! We were able to get a late check out and because we had checked in after lunch on our first day we were..."Reviewed February 27, 2026Return • Birmingham (BHX) - Dubai (DXB)BHX - DXB • Direct DXB - BHX • Direct£1,336£926found 1 day agoper traveller
Where to stay in Academic City

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 Aquaventure and The Pointe.
Top hotels in Academic City

The Tower Plaza Hotel
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG
"Was just one night but everything was as expected. Everything was good."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Atlantis, The Palm
"Most incredible place you could possibly stay"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Frequently asked questions
Popular places to visit

Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building is a phenomenal feat of engineering and home to luxurious apartments, offices and a top-class hotel.

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

Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab is just one of the places to see in Dubai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's desert landscapes and shops.
Things to do

Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

City Sightseeing Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Sunset and Night Tour

Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Camels, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma
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