Expo City Travel Guide

Dubai

A wide, striped pedestrian walkway lined with trees, benches, and well-maintained flower beds.
A water feature with benches and palm trees in an urban setting.

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A wide, striped pedestrian walkway lined with trees, benches, and well-maintained flower beds.

Dubai Exhibition Centre

8.8/10 (4,096 reviews)
Learn about the events happening in Dubai Exhibition Centre during your trip to Dubai. Discover the area's desert landscapes and top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

£20
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ
Dhow Cruise at Marina Dubai with Dinner and Live Entertainment

Dhow Cruise at Marina Dubai with Dinner and Live Entertainment

£28
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Dhow Cruise at Marina Dubai with Dinner and Live Entertainment
90-Minute Speedboat Tour: Dubai Marina, Atlantis, The Palm & Burj Al Arab

90-Minute Speedboat Tour: Dubai Marina, Atlantis, The Palm & Burj Al Arab

£24
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
90-Minute Speedboat Tour: Dubai Marina, Atlantis, The Palm & Burj Al Arab
Dubai Marina Best Dhow Cruise Dinner Marina Sky Line Intl Buffet

Dubai Marina Best Dhow Cruise Dinner Marina Sky Line Intl Buffet

£31
per adult
Dubai Marina Best Dhow Cruise Dinner Marina Sky Line Intl Buffet
Dubai Marina: Luxury Dinner Cruise, Live Shows, & Open Bar

Dubai Marina: Luxury Dinner Cruise, 5 Star Buffet Live Shows

£31
per adult
Dubai Marina: Luxury Dinner Cruise, 5 Star Buffet Live Shows
Dubai Butterfly Garden Tickets

Dubai Butterfly Garden Tickets

£8
per adult
Dubai Butterfly Garden Tickets
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Top hotels in Expo City

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

4 out of 5
Al Waha St Dubai Dubai
The price is £47 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£47
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (189 reviews)
"Best stay"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel
Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm

5 out of 5
Crescent Road Dubai
The price is £343 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£343
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,629 reviews)
"We had a great room, overlooking the Palm and the swimming pool. The staff were always helpful and overall it was a wonderful stay for us."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Atlantis, The Palm
The First Collection Business Bay, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The First Collection Business Bay, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4 out of 5
Al A'amal Street Dubai
The price is £50 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
£50
19 Sept - 20 Sept
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 breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (893 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

The First Collection Business Bay, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
East Crescent Road Dubai
The price is £136 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£136
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,288 reviews)
"Amazing stay. Not cL a complaint I could make"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront

Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront

5 out of 5
Al Abraaj Street Dubai
The price is £88 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£88
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront
TRYP by Wyndham Dubai

TRYP by Wyndham Dubai

4 out of 5
Al Saef 1 Street, Barsha Heights Dubai
The price is £43 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£43
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff is probably the coolest bunch I’ve had the opportunity to interact with; just the perfect amount of attention to detail. Shoutouts to yall, thanks for keeping it real! Until next time~"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Dubai
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Where to stay in Expo City

Find the best Expo City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A multi-level shopping mall with a central atrium, palm trees, and a water feature.

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 large, circular artificial island with a palm tree-shaped marina.

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.
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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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