Where to stay in Business Bay

Business Bay gives you a base next to Downtown Dubai, often among newer towers along the Dubai Water Canal. It suits business travellers and anyone who wants the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall nearby without staying in Downtown itself.

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Business Bay at a glance

Hotels we recommend
8 (5 luxury, 3 mid-range)
Atmosphere
Modern business district with canal-side walks
To the main sights
Dubai Water Canal, Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall
Best for
Business trips, couples, travellers wanting access to Downtown

Luxury hotels in Business Bay

  3. Pullman Dubai Downtown

    Why we picked it: It sits on the Dubai Water Canal with a rooftop pool, seven places to eat and drink and 2pm check-in, 15 minutes from the main airport.

    Airport (DXB)
    About 15 minutes
    Al Maktoum International Airport
    About 60 minutes
    Details

  4. SLS Dubai

    Why we picked it: It has two infinity pools on level 75 of a 75-storey tower, plus a separate family pool, a spa and six venues in Business Bay.

    Dubai Mall
    About 2.2 km, around 5 minutes by car
    Burj Khalifa
    About 3.8 km, around 5 minutes by car
    Details

  5. Hyde Dubai

    Why we picked it: Every room has a balcony, some with Burj Khalifa views, and you get a rooftop pool and free parking close to the Dubai Water Canal.

    Dubai Mall
    About 10 minutes
    Burj Khalifa
    About 12 minutes
    Details

Mid-range hotels in Business Bay

  1. Grand Mercure Business Bay

    Why we picked it: It gives you a heated outdoor pool, gym, sauna and spa with canal views at a four-star level, and check-in from 14:00.

    Airport (DXB)
    About 22 km, around 15 minutes by car
    Sheikh Zayed Road
    About 4 km, around 7 minutes by car
    Details

  2. Barceló Business Bay

    Why we picked it: It pairs a 30-metre pool and a 24-hour gym with free Wi-Fi and a four-star price level in Business Bay.

    Airport (DXB)
    About 16 km, around 15 minutes by car
    Nearest metro
    Business Bay station, then about 10 minutes by taxi
    Details

  3. Aura Suites Downtown

    Why we picked it: Every unit has a full kitchen and laundry, from studios to three bedrooms, with free parking and a pool with a kids pool.

    Beach
    Jumeirah Beach about 15 minutes by car
    Details

Prices are the lowest nightly rate the hotel published when we checked, before the Tourism Dirham fee, which is usually paid at the hotel. The hotel’s website shows the price for your dates.

Getting around Business Bay

Our guide to Business Bay covers things to do, getting around and where to eat.

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