HOTEL IDEAS
Dubai is your one-stop-destination for luxury shopping, plush hotel stays, adventurous activities and fine-dining. While the city is popular with tourists all through the year, it is the shopping season that catches maximum eyeballs. The Dubai Shopping Festival will soon be upon us, and while you get your shopping lists ready, we’re here to help you with a list of hotels near the best shopping hubs in Dubai so that you don’t spend much time commuting! Read on to know your top options.
Location: 5-minute walk from the Deira City Center Mall.
It could not get any more convenient than this, with the International Airport located just 10 minutes away by car, and the Deira City Center Mall located right in front of the hotel. When you’re not shopping at the mall, you can rejuvenate at the hotel’s fitness center, the spa or the swimming pool, or choose to enjoy chilled cocktails with a view at the hotel’s Breeze Bar and Vertigo. This super stylish 188-roomed hotel has some of the best Mediterranean cuisine in Dubai, along with basic services like laundry, Wi-Fi, mini-bars, meeting rooms and much more.
Address: Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tariff: Rs.10,000 to Rs.15,000 per night*
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Location: 2-minute drive from Dubai Mall
Could it get any better than living inside the world’s tallest skyscraper, at a hotel designed by a world-famous designer, in one of the most luxurious cities of the world? Armani Hotel, located inside Burj Khalifa, is 20 minutes away from the International Airport. The hotel has been designed by Giorgio Armani, and has some of the finest interiors in the world. The rooms are also equipped with the best technology and plush bespoke furnishings. Indian, Japanese, Mediterranean or Italian—you can enjoy world-class cuisines at the in-house dining facilities. Guests at the hotel can indulge in wellness therapies, or let loose at the nightclub after a long day of shopping. On a work trip? The business center here has everything that you’re looking for.
Address: Downtown, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Tariff: Rs.55,000 to Rs.60,000*
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Location: 5-minute drive from Burjuman Mall
Here is a great option for those who’re looking at the ultimate culinary indulgence along with a grand shopping experience. With 11 dining options including bars, coffee shops and restaurants, and a wide range of dishes from Korean, Asian and European cuisines, the Royal Ascot Hotel offers something for every kind of foodie in the world. Guests can also soak in some artistic expressions at the hotel’s amphitheatre with jazz-filled nights, or get treated to dinner and champagne with some waltzing. Need to relax? Head to the wellness centers, or even better, take a dip at one of the many hotel pools!
Address: Khalid Bin Walid Road, Bur Dubai, Dubai
Tariff: Rs.10,000 to Rs.15,000*
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Location: 10-minute drive from the World Trade Center
Located in the heart of Bur Dubai’s commercial district, this 119-room hotel is great for those looking at some serious unwinding with food, music and dancing. A sports bar stocked with the finest international alcohol is a great way to start the evening, and the three-floored discotheque is the ultimate nightlife destination for the party-goer. Spa therapies, saunas and Jacuzzis are available too, for a day of relaxation after a heavy night of partying. Some of the rooms have magnificent views of the city, though the rooftop swimming pool deck steals the show.
Address: Rolla Road, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tariff: Rs.6,000 to Rs.10,000*
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Location: 2-minute walk from Gold Souk
Jewelry shopping on your mind? A stay at St. George Hotel is the best bet for you as it lies right in front of the biggest gold market in Dubai—the Gold Souk! The hotel makes for a perfect venue for families and large groups who also wish to go sightseeing around town. They help organize tours for guests, and make sure you’re taken to all the must-visit places in Dubai. The business center is well-equipped for those on work trips, and the nightclub promises you a good time if you’re in the mood for a party. Don’t miss the fine continental cuisine here.
Tariff: Rs.5000 to Rs.8,000*
Address: Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Location: 5-minute walk from Mall of the Emirates
This is a great option for those looking at budget stays in Dubai. Located 20 minutes away from the International Airport, Hotel Ibis Mall of the Emirates is located in close proximity to world-famous attractions like Burj Khalifa, Wild Wadi Water Park and Jumeirah Beach. This makes it a good option for families and large groups too. The 204 rooms are all equipped with the best of modern technology, and boast of fine views of the city. Guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat buffets in a variety of cuisines, and wine-filled evenings at the bar.
Address: 2 A Street Al Barsha, Mall Of The Emirates, Dubai
Tariff: Rs.6000 to Rs.14,000*
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Now that you have your shopping lists ready and hotel stays sorted, it’s time to book those tickets to Dubai and guarantee yourself a season filled with great deals and discounts at the some of the best malls in the world! Happy shopping, folks.
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An Army kid in pursuit of culinary nirvana, Protima Tiwary is a freelance travel writer by day and Dumbbells and Drama, a fitness blogger by night. High on love, life and sugar, she is mildly obsessed about cupcakes and to-do lists, and loves her long runs like a fat kid loves cake. While she fumbles towards fame as a writer, she believes living life with a little bit of flair and exaggeration makes things interesting.
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