Where to stay in Downtown Dubai

Downtown Dubai puts the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall and the fountain on your doorstep, with a Red Line metro station nearby. It suits travellers who want to walk to the main sights rather than be close to a beach.

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Downtown Dubai at a glance

Hotels we recommend
14 (11 luxury, 2 mid-range, 1 budget)
Atmosphere
Central, polished and busy, especially in the evening
To DXB airport
About 13 min by taxi with no traffic (Rome2Rio estimate, about 14 km)
To the main sights
Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Fountain, Dubai Opera, Souk Al Bahar
Best for
First-time visitors, sightseeing, shopping, couples

Luxury hotels in Downtown Dubai

  1. Address Downtown

    Why we picked it: It is linked to Dubai Mall and a short walk from Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain, with four pools and a kids club on site.

    Dubai Mall
    Direct connection from the hotel
    Dubai Fountain
    A few minutes on foot
    Details

  2. Armani Hotel Dubai

    Why we picked it: It is the only hotel inside Burj Khalifa, with Armani-designed rooms and Dubai Mall within walking distance.

    Dubai Mall
    Within walking distance, according to the hotel
    Details

  3. Palace Downtown

    Why we picked it: It sits on Burj Lake facing the Dubai Fountain, with a spa, a palm-lined pool and Dubai Mall within walking distance.

    Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall
    Within walking distance, according to the hotel
    Details

  4. Address Dubai Mall

    Why we picked it: You can walk straight into Dubai Mall from level 1, and there are separate family and adults-only infinity pools.

    Dubai Mall
    Direct connection from level 1
    Airport
    About 15–20 minutes by car to Dubai International Airport
    Details

  5. Sofitel Dubai Downtown

    Why we picked it: It is about a minute from the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall metro station, with a rooftop infinity pool and family rooms.

    Nearest metro
    Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station, about a minute away
    Airport
    About 15 minutes by car to DXB
    Details

  6. Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai

    Why we picked it: It is a five-minute walk from the metro, with an outdoor pool facing Burj Khalifa and a kids club.

    Nearest metro
    Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station, about 5 minutes on foot
    Airport
    16 km; about 11–17 minutes by car or taxi
    Details

  8. Wyndham Downtown Dubai

    Why we picked it: Every unit is a suite with a kitchenette, and the Dubai Fountain is about 0.6 km away on foot.

    Dubai Fountain
    0.6 km on foot, according to the hotel
    Dubai Mall
    1.7 km, according to the hotel
    Details

  10. Address Sky View

    Why we picked it: Its level 54 infinity pool faces Burj Khalifa, and it links directly to Dubai Mall and the metro.

    Dubai Mall
    About 10 minutes on foot via an air-conditioned walkway
    Nearest metro
    Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station, with direct access from the hotel
    Details

  11. The Dubai EDITION

    Why we picked it: It is a smaller design hotel directly opposite Dubai Mall, with a pool, 24-hour gym and signature restaurants.

    Dubai Mall
    Opposite the hotel
    Airport
    About 15 minutes by taxi, according to the hotel
    Details

Mid-range hotels in Downtown Dubai

  1. Vida Dubai Mall

    Why we picked it: It has direct indoor access to Dubai Mall, a pool facing Burj Khalifa and a 24-hour gym, and it accepts small pets.

    Dubai Mall
    Direct access through the Chinatown section
    Nearest metro
    Burj Khalifa station
    Details

Budget hotels in Downtown Dubai

  1. Rove Downtown

    Why we picked it: It is a low-cost base under ten minutes' walk from Dubai Mall, with a pool, 24-hour gym and a 14:00 check-out.

    Dubai Mall
    Less than 10 minutes on foot
    Dubai World Trade Centre
    About 5 minutes away
    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 Downtown Dubai

Our guide to Downtown Dubai covers things to do, getting around and where to eat.

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