Where to stay in Dubai during Expo 2020 Dubai?
Expo 2020 Dubai is an event which will take place in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai will host this exhibition in 2020. Countries and organizations around the world gather to discuss innovation and changes for a better future. World Expo 2020 takes place every 5 years. Dubai gained the opportunity to host this exhibition for the first time. In fact, Dubai is the first city in UAE, Middle East, Africa or South Asia to host World Expo. This year, the theme of the expo is “Connection minds, creating the future”.
Looking forward to visiting Dubai for Expo 2020? Keep reading to discover where to stay in Dubai during Expo 2020 Dubai.
More than 25 million people are expected during 6 months of events. More than 100,000 new rooms will accommodate the visitors of the exhibition. Dubai has thousands of hospitality properties. A large majority of them are luxury properties providing the finest service to their guests. One can also find some cheap and affordable accommodation as well.
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Hotels near Expo 2020 Dubai
Upscale hotels
Marriott Executive Apartments Green CommunitySituated within 9,7 km from Dubai Expo.
This is a huge resort extended on 67 hectares. It’s an incredible accommodation for business and family travelers. The resort is located next to many attractions like Dubai Marina, Sports City, Jebel Ali, etc. The hotel has 1 bedroom and 2 bedrooms apartments ideal for solo travelers and families with kids.
The apartments are fully furnished and include the following facilities:
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Furnished lounge and separate dining area
- TV, DVD
- Wifi connexion
The hotel also has an outdoor swimming pool, terrace, SOBO Indoor Entrance, SOBO Restaurant Seating, dining area, fitness center.
You can book an apartment by following this link.
How to find:
Courtyard by Marriott Dubai Green CommunityLocated within 13 km from Dubai Expo.
This 4-star resort is ideally made to meet business and leisure travelers’ needs. It’s located in Dubai Investment Park. The hotel has Junior Suite, Deluxe, Executive Suite and Lake View category rooms. The hotel provides a Family suite which has extra space and two bathrooms. the hotel also has a dining area with International, English, Middle Eastern, Italian cuisines.
Some of the hotel facilities are:
- View to an artificial lake (some of the rooms)
- Workspace
- Wifi connexion
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- Event rooms
You can book a comfy room here.
How to find:
Mid-range hotels
Fortune Park HotelLocated within 12 km from Dubai Expo.
This is a boutique hotel located not far from Al Maktoum Airport and Dubai expo site. They have 114 rooms categorized in Executive Suites, Junior Suites, Deluxe Suites.
Here are some of the facilities in the hotel:
- Air-conditioning
- Safe
- Shower
- Ironing facility
- TV
- Separate sauna for ladies/gentlemen
- Gym
- Massage center
- Swimming pool
- Business center
You can book a room at the Fortune Park hotel here.
How to find:
Maisan HotelLocated within 13 km from Dubai Expo.
It’s a good hotel that really deserves its 3 stars. The hotel has a nice swimming pool, gym, dining area.
You can book this accommodation here.
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Hotels for Business travelers
Occidental IMPZ DubaiLocated within 20 km from Dubai Expo.
This is a hotel dedicated to the needs of business travelers. it’s located in the center of Dubai Production City. The hotel consists of 2 separate buildings and has a total number of 239 rooms. The hotel has 2 restaurants providing food from different cuisines.
The rooms have the following facilities:
- Wifi access
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Safe
- Multipurpose space
- Library
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Fitness center
- Multifunctional meeting rooms
More information and the booking bar are available here.
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Hotels for families
ZiQoo Hotel Apartment DubaiLocated within 20 km from Dubai Expo.
ZiQoo Hotel Apartment Dubai provides luxury apartments within its building. all the apartments have stunning views to Dubai and are family-friendly. The apartments include a large lounge with cooking facilities, dining area, and spacious rooms. The apartments also have a large balcony. The building itself has a spa and gym facilities. These apartments are an ideal choice for those traveling with children. the apartment has entertainment facilities for children like children television networks.
The accommodation is bookable here.
How to find:
Mövenpick lbn Battuta GateLocated within 20 km from Dubai Expo.
This hotel is one of the best accommodations for families traveling with kids. the hotel has a dedicated Kids Club.
Its 396 rooms and suites are designed in traditional Arabian style. The hotel has 8 restaurants where you can taste Chinese, Indian, Arabian and Mediterranean cuisines. The hotel is within walking distance from a metro station and the best attractions of Dubai.
Mövenpick lbn Battuta Gate the following facilities:
- Gym
- Spa
- Event Venues
- Wifi connexion
The hotel provides all the necessary facilities to make your child’s stay unforgettable. Their rooms are adapted to the needs of toddlers. They also provide with kid-friendly menus. They also have a “Little Birds club” and provide special family activities.
Their family-friendly rooms are available for booking here.
How to find:
Hotels for solo travelers
EasyHotel Dubai Jebel AliLocated within 15 km from Dubai Expo.
It’s a budget accommodation which is located 15 km from the Dubai expo site. it’s an ideal place for backpackers and those who want to save money while traveling to new places.
The hotel provides the following facilities:
- Free parking lot
- Wifi access for affordable price (6 hours for AED 10 & 24 hours for AED 20)
- TV
- Bathroom with shower
The hotel is available for booking here.
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Hotels opening for Expo 2020 Dubai
Here is a list of new luxury hotels opening up for Dubai xpo.
- Aloft Dubai South
- The Dorchester Collection
- Mandarin Oriental hotel
- ME by Meliá
- Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences
- Sofitel Dubai Wafi
- Sofitel Uptown Dubai
- Langham Place Downtown Dubai
Airbnb accommodations
Choice 1. Furnished 1 room apartment with hotel services
This Airbnb accommodation is located in the DAMAC Suburbia which is not far from the Dubai expo site. the apartment has a fully-furnished kitchen, free parking lot, wifi connexion. Please, note that the owner of the apartment doesn’t accept animals.
This accommodation is available for booking.
Choice 2. Furnished 1 room apartment
This apartment is also located in the DAMAC Suburbia. the apartment is close to UAE Exchange Metro Station. It has a working place, a lounge with fully-furnished kitchen and free parking lot.
You can discover the apartment here.
Choice 3. Spacious 2 bedroom apartment in Suburbia
This third accommodation is also located not far from the Dubai expo site. It has 2 bathrooms, free wifi and free parking lot.
Discover the apartment here.
Choice 4. Furnished 3 room apartment
It’s a well-equipped apartment located in Dubai South district close to the expo site. This apartment can accommodate up to 6 persons. it has a kitchen, free parking lot, ironing facility.
The apartment is available for renting here.
Where Expo 2020 Dubai is located?
The site of the exhibition is located in an area called Dubai South District. It’s where all the venues for international conferences and forums are being held. The site will occupy 220,000 square meters. It will have four main entrances. The site is next to Al Maktoum International Airport. The area is full of upscale and mid-range hotels and apartments for every budget and preference.
How to move around Expo 2020 Dubai?
Dubai metro is the best way to get around the city and the exhibition venue district. A dedicated metro station is under construction to connect Dubai expo to the rest of the city. Automated trains will carry 23,000 passengers per hour to each direction from the expo station. In addition, the trains are air-conditioned all year round so that you enjoy your ride at its maximum.