What's Downtown Dubai like?

There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Dubai, especially its shops. You can take time to discover this scenic neighbourhood's aquarium. Top attractions include Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and KidZania. Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in Downtown Dubai?

We have 913 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' top lodging choices in Downtown Dubai:

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

Luxury hotel with 14 restaurants and 5 bars

• • Free valet parking • Free pool cabanas • Free WiFi • Spa • Central location

Address Boulevard

Luxury hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Steam room • Health club • Central location

Sofitel Dubai Downtown

Luxury hotel with 5 restaurants and spa

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • Swim-up bar • Central location

Taj Dubai

Luxury hotel with 4 restaurants and 2 bars

• • Free parking • Free pool cabanas • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • Spacious rooms

Address Downtown

Luxury hotel with 8 restaurants and spa

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Hot tub • Health club • Central location

How to get to Downtown Dubai

Downtown Dubai is located 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from the heart of Business Bay.

Flying to:

• • Dubai (DXB-Dubai Intl.), 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Downtown Dubai
• • Sharjah (SHJ-Sharjah Intl.), 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from Downtown Dubai
• • Dubai (DWC-Al Maktoum Intl.), 22.3 mi (35.9 km) from Downtown Dubai

Getting to Downtown Dubai on the metro

Stations in the neighbourhood include:

• • Burj Khalifa - Dubai Mall Station
• • Business Bay Station

Things to see and do in and around Downtown Dubai

What to see in Downtown Dubai

• • Dubai Fountain
• • Burj Khalifa
• • Dubai Water Canal
• • Emaar Square

Things to do in Downtown Dubai

• • Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
• • Dubai Mall
• • Dubai Opera
• • KidZania
• • Souk al Bahar

When is the best time to visit Business Bay?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 34°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 20°C)
• • Rainiest months: December, February, January, March (average 23 mm of rainfall)