Hotels in Deira Near Fish Roundabout
- Dubai has become a major business and tourism destination in the Middle East.dubai marina image by Handjani from Fotolia.com
Deira is a central business and shopping neighborhood in the city of Dubai, capital of the United Arab Emirates. This rapidly growing Middle Eastern kingdom is becoming a magnet for tourists and a prime destination for business travelers. The city is served by a metro and bus network and offers a variety of interesting attractions, museums and luxury shops. There are several good hotels near the Fish Roundabout, a familiar landmark to natives and visitors of Deira. - This hotel, formerly the Radisson SAS, overlooks Deira Creek and is convenient to Dubai's central business district. There are 276 rooms available, including 30 large suites. All rooms have minibars, air conditioning and wireless Internet service. The hotel property provides fitness centers, tennis and squash courts, massage services, an outdoor swimming pool and meeting rooms. The hotel can pick up guests arriving at the Dubai airport with a courtesy car; other helpful guest services include a currency exchange desk and a concierge to arrange transportation, restaurant reservations and local excursions. The Club Lounge downstairs offers daily happy hours in the late afternoon as well as a tea for guests at 3 p.m. Standard rooms begin at $87 on weekends in 2010.
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek
Bani Yas Road
Dubai 476
United Arab Emirates
971-4-4355000
radissonblu.com - This hotel in the Riqqa Street neighborhood is closer to the Dubai airport. There are eight deluxe rooms and 61 standard rooms, all of which have balconies, air conditioning, minibars, hair dryers and satellite and cable television. The Le Parisien restaurant downstairs is open 24 hours a day. Guests can take advantage of travel service, currency exchange, laundry service and round-the-clock room service. Rooms begin at $80 per night in summer 2010.
Champs Elysees Hotel
Al Riqqa Street
Deira, Dubai 2565
United Arab Emirates
971-4-2289666
champselyseesdubai.com - The Marco Polo is a four-star establishment located close to the airport, making it an extremely convenient location for business travelers. There are 126 rooms and suites, all with televisions, minibars, private bathrooms, jacuzzis and voicemail capability via telephone. The hotel offers five themed restaurants, each preparing a different international cuisine. Fitness machines and an outdoor swimming pool are available, and a large conference room provides an ideal space for meetings and events. Nearby are the Narish Khyma Museum, the Etisalat Tower, Dubai Museum of Cuisine and several shopping malls; the hotel offers a shuttle bus to the nearest metro stop. Rooms start at $102 per night in summer 2010.
Marco Polo Hotel
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
971-4-2720000
marcopolohotel.net - Located in central Deira near the Al Rigga metro station, the Dream Palace hotel is a short walk from the Al Reef shopping mall and is convenient to the bustling Al Muraqqabat Road. The hotel includes 154 rooms, each with a private bathroom, television, refrigerator, Internet service at about $3 per hour and a small cooking setup. There is a gymnasium for the fitness-minded, as well as a swimming pool and a sauna. This hotel provides good value for travelers, with rooms starting at $71 per night in 2010.
Dream Palace Hotel
Al Muraqqabat Road
Deira, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
971-4-2229292
dreampalacehotel.com - The Dubai Palm is a three-star hotel on Al-Muteena Street in Deira. Its 81 rooms are decorated in an ornate, traditional style, all with cable and satellite television, air conditioning, private bathrooms, refrigerators and hairdryers. There are two restaurants within the hotel, as well as a lounge. Internet service is available as well as a business center with fax machines and copiers. There's a llively, late-hours disco downstairs. Room rates start at $61 in summer 2010.
Dubai Palm Hotel
Al Muteena Street
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
971-4-2710021
dubaipalmhotel.com
