If you're flying to Dubai, you’ll find plenty of hotels near the Dubai airport where you can stop for a few nights. But to make the most of your stopover, and soak up the delights of this city in comfort while staying close to the airport, check out the following list of hotels. Their proximity to the main stops including the airport and Dubai Metro makes them a perfect base from which to explore the city.
Of course, a few nights' stay may not be enough. This is Dubai, after all!
ibis City Centre Deira Dubai provides excellent value for money, with modern, comfortable and well-designed en-suite bedrooms with everything you need including flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The hotel features 365 rooms spread over nine floors, including 268 double rooms, 95 twin rooms and two rooms for guests with special needs. Amenities include an international restaurant, a terrace cafe, a lobby bar, and a fitness centre, as well as Internet kiosks in the lobby and free secure parking.:
Additionally, ibis is located across the street from City Centre Deira, one of the top shopping malls in Dubai. It’s also 5 km from the Dubai Gold Souk and Spice Souk markets, and just a 4-minute walk to the nearest Metro station.
Located opposite City Centre Deira Mall, Novotel City Centre Deira has 188 rooms spread over nine floors. It's close to the Dubai International Airport and the Dubai International Exhibition Centre, and 2 km from the golf course at Dubai Creek & Yacht Club. The hotel’s location also gives it an easy route into the neighbouring emirates of Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
Novotel is equipped to provide top-notch hospitality – their amenities include bright, minimalist rooms with city views that feature flat-screen TVs, mini fridges, and tea and coffee-brewing facilities. Some rooms also permit smoking. Guests can select from a choice of eateries including a French bistro, an all-day restaurant offering a selection of international and regional buffet spreads, pastry corners, a lobby cafe, and the Novotel Lounge Bar. There’s also a sports pub, a rooftop pool, a gym and a kids’ (12+) club. Parking is free.
Pullman City Centre Deira is an upscale hotel 3 km from the Dubai Airport, 9 km from the Dubai Creek and 14 km from the Burj Khalifa skyscraper. It boasts of 317 rooms, 225 Superior rooms, 15 Deluxe rooms, 62 Executive rooms, as well as 15 suites - 6 Executive, 8 Junior & one Presidential. Their rooms are sleek and combine luxury with technology including plush beds, floor-to-ceiling windows, free Wi-Fi, fully stocked minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Pullman’s suites also add separate living areas along with free breakfast and lounge access.
Choose from multiple dining options including a rooftop bar by a heated pool and a restaurant with live cooking stations. There's a gym, a tennis court, and a spa, plus free parking and an airport shuttle. The City Centre Deira Shopping Mall nearby offers plenty of venues for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Taking a trip to Dubai? Welcome, and enjoy your stay!