Best hotels near metro stations in Dubai
Looking for a stay in Dubai that keeps you close to all the action? One of the easiest ways to explore the emirate is by using the metro and staying near a station that makes everything more convenient. The good news is, there are plenty of hotels near metro stations in Dubai. Whether you’re here for business, sightseeing or a bit of both. From budget-friendly stays to luxurious options, these hotels offer the perfect base with easy access to all corners of the city. Here’s a handy list to help you choose the right one for your trip.
BUDGET HOTELS NEAR DUBAI METRO
Hotel | Metro Station (Line Colour) | Distance | Star Rating | Amenities |
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Hotel Media One Hotel | Metro Station (Line Colour) Al Fardan Exchange (Red Line) | Distance 750 metres (approx. 10-min walk) | Star Rating 4-Star | Amenities Gym, meeting rooms, scenic views |
Hotel Al Bustan Centre and Residence | Metro Station (Line Colour) Al Nahda (Green Line) | Distance 250 metres (4-5 min walk) | Star Rating 3-Star | Amenities 640 rooms and suites, proximity to airport, ideal for long stays |
Hotel Novotel Dubai Al Barsha | Metro Station (Line Colour) InsuranceMarket (Red Line) | Distance 400 metres (3-4 min walk) | Star Rating 4-Star | Amenities TV, tea/coffee maker, chic décor |
Hotel Holiday Inn Express Safa Park | Metro Station (Line Colour) Business Bay (Red Line) | Distance 700 metres (approx. 8–10 min walk) | Star Rating 3-Star | Amenities Free breakfast, near Burj Khalifa, area shuttle |
Hotel Radisson Blu Dubai Media City | Metro Station (Line Colour) Al Fardan Exchange (Red Line) | Distance 800 metres (10-12 min walk) | Star Rating 4-Star | Amenities Spa, 2 pools, Italian dining, gym |
MEDIA ONE HOTEL
Media One Hotel is one of the most popular hotels near metro stations in Dubai. It’s approximately 750 metres from the Al Fardan Exchange, formerly known as Al Khail Metro Station.
This hotel is a top choice for affordable accommodation in Dubai. The apartment hotel has 246 spacious and well-decorated rooms. All the rooms feature various amenities and picture-perfect views. The hotel also has a fully-equipped gym and well-equipped meeting rooms.
- Distance from Metro: 750 metres from Al Fardan Exchange
- Location: Media 1 Tower, Al Falak Street, Exit 32, Dubai Media City
- Contact: +971-4-427-1000
AL BUSTAN CENTRE AND RESIDENCE
If you are looking for cheap hotel apartments in Dubai near the metro station, Al Bustan Centre and Residence is a good option. Located 260 metres from Al Nahda Metro Station in Al Qusais Dubai, guests can reach the metro station by taking a short 4 to 5-minute walk.
Al Bustan Centre is one of the affordable options for a longer stay in Dubai. The newly renovated hotel with 640 rooms and suites is located close to the Dubai International Airport and Mamzar Beach Park.
- Distance from Metro: 250 metres from Al Nahda Metro Station
- Location: Al Nahda, Beside Al Nahda Metro Station, Al Qusais
- Contact: +971-4-263-0000
NOVOTEL DUBAI AL BARSHA
If you’re looking for more affordable hotels on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), the Novotel Dubai Al Barsha is one of the better options.
The hotel is located 400 metres from the InsuranceMarket metro station. It only takes a 3 to 4-minute walk to reach the metro station. Novotel Dubai Al Barsha is a 4-star hotel offering a wealth of amenities with elegant and chic décor. Each room comes with a TV and a tea/coffee maker. With all the amenities, Novotel is a popular hotel near the metro station in Al Barsha Dubai.
- Distance from Metro: 400 metres from the InsuranceMarket metro station
- Location: Opposite InsuranceMarket Metro, Sheikh Zayed Road Barsha 1
- Contact: +971-4-304-9000

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SAFA PARK DUBAI
Located a few blocks from the Business Bay Metro Station Red Line, the Holiday Inn Express, Safa Park is a pocket-friendly hotel near the Dubai Metro. Holiday Inn Express is located near the popular Safa Park in Dubai.
The rooftop fitness room is one of the best features of this hotel and it also offers free bus rides for guests to J1 Beach and the Dubai Mall (bus is subject to availability). The rooms at Holiday Inn Express Safa Park are spacious and well-decorated.
- Distance from Metro: 700 metres from Business Bay Metro Station
- Location: Al Wasl District, Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Wasl Road
- Contact: +971-4-511-9333
RADISSON BLU HOTEL DUBAI MEDIA CITY
Located in the heart of Dubai Media City is the Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai. The iconic hotel is within 800 metres from Al Khail Metro Station by foot. One of the top Radisson Blu Hotels in Dubai, the hotel in Media City has 246 rooms and suites that portray elegance and comfort. The décor has warm colour themes and the overall interior feels inviting and homely.

It offers several amenities such as free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee maker, hairdryer and much more. Guests can indulge in a delectable Italian meal at the award-winning Certo Restaurant or head for a buffet at the Chef’s House. Radisson Blu also features a gym, a spa and two outdoor pools.
- Distance from Metro: 800 metres from Al Fardan Exchange Metro Station
- Location: Al Sufouh, Dubai Media City
- Contact: + 971-4-366-9111
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON BUR DUBAI
Four Points by Sheraton is one of the affordable hotels near a metro station in Bur Dubai. This four-star hotel is approximately 1 kilometre from Sharaf DG Metro Station and it takes a 15 to 20-minute walk from the hotel to reach the station. It is also not far from BurJuman Metro Station, which connects the Dubai Metro Red and Green Line routes.
Besides its proximity to the Dubai Metro, Four Points by Sheraton is also close to Al Fahidi Historical District and Al Seef district. The hotel with 125 guest rooms and three restaurants is also walking distance away from the old souks, the Meena Bazaar shopping district and many popular restaurants.
- Distance from Metro: 1 km from Sharaf DG Metro Station
- Location: Khalid Bin Walid Street, Bur Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-397-7444
LUXURY HOTELS NEAR DUBAI METRO STATIONS
Hotel |
Metro Station (Line Colour) |
Distance |
Star Rating |
Amenities |
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Hotel Conrad Dubai |
Metro Station (Line Colour) World Trade Centre (Red Line) |
Distance 36 metres (1-min walk) |
Star Rating 5-Star |
Amenities Pool, spa, gym, fine dining, luxury suites |
Hotel Fairmont Dubai |
Metro Station (Line Colour) World Trade Centre (Red Line) |
Distance 210 metres (3-min walk) |
Star Rating 5-Star |
Amenities Near beach, mall access, luxury stay |
Hotel Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates |
Metro Station (Line Colour) Mall of the Emirates (Red Line) |
Distance 450 metres (5-min walk) |
Star Rating 5-Star |
Amenities Direct mall access, 392 rooms, skyline views |
Hotel Taj Jumeirah Lake Towers |
Metro Station (Line Colour) Sobha Realty (Red Line) |
Distance 650 metres (8–10 min walk) |
Star Rating 5-Star |
Amenities Hot tub, fridge, city views, near Marina Beach |
Hotel Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre Residence |
Metro Station (Line Colour) World Trade Centre (Red Line) |
Distance 950 metres (13–15 min walk) |
Star Rating 5-Star |
Amenities Burj Khalifa views, suites, near exhibition centre |
CONRAD DUBAI
Conrad Dubai is one of the top hotels near metro stations in Dubai, ideally located just steps from the World Trade Centre Metro Station. This 5-star hotel offers elegant rooms and suites with panoramic views of the city.
Guests can enjoy world-class amenities including a stunning outdoor pool, spa, fitness centre and multiple fine dining options, making it the perfect choice for both business and leisure travellers.
- Distance from Metro: 36 metres from World Trade Centre Metro Station
- Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre
- Contact: +971-4-444-7444
FAIRMONT DUBAI
Fairmont Dubai is one of the top picks when it comes to hotels near Dubai metro stations. The hotel is 210 metres or a 3-minute walk from the World Trade Centre Metro Station, located on Sheikh Zayed Road (E311), an arterial road in Dubai.

The hotel is a few minutes away from the Jumeirah Public Beach and Kite Beach in Dubai. Guests can easily take the metro to get to the Mall of Emirates from Fairmont Dubai.
- Distance from Metro: 210 metres from the World Trade Centre Metro Station
- Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre
- Contact: +971-4-332-5555
KEMPINSKI HOTEL MALL OF THE EMIRATES
Among the good hotels located near metro stations in Dubai, Kempinski Hotel at the Mall of the Emirates is one of the most sought-after options. It is located 450 metres from the Mall of the Emirates Metro Station; hotel guests can take a short 5-minute walk to reach the station.
Located in the heart of Dubai, the 5-star Kempinski Hotel offers direct access to the Mall of the Emirates. The hotel has over 392 rooms with amazing views of the iconic Dubai skyline. Kempinski Hotels in Dubai is a popular chain of hotels in the city.
- Distance from Metro: 450 metres from MOE Metro Station
- Location: Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, 120679
- Contact: +971-4-341-0000

TAJ JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS
If you’re on the lookout for a hotel near the metro in JLT, The Taj Jumeirah Lake Towers is an excellent option located within 900 metres by foot from Sobha Realty metro station. Taj Jumeirah Lake Towers offers spacious and chic rooms with spectacular views of Dubai.
A hot tub, fridge, kettle, flat-screen television with satellite channels and a desk are some of the amenities available in the rooms. The rooms also have a separate seating area. If you would like to visit the beach, the hotel is minutes away from Barasti Beach and Marina Beach.
- Distance from Metro: 900 metres from the Sobha Realty Metro Station
- Location: DMCC Plot No. 2-27, Al Thanyah, Jumeirah Lakes Towers
- Contact: +971-4-574-1111
JUMEIRAH LIVING WORLD TRADE CENTRE RESIDENCE
Another choice for hotels near Dubai Metro is the Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre Residence. The hotel is 950 metres from the World Trade Centre Metro Station.
Guests can take a 13- to 15-minute walk to reach the metro station. The hotel is located at the World Trade Centre & Exhibition Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road (E311). Other attractions nearby are the Zabeel Palace and Burj Khalifa. The rooms also offer breathtaking views of the Burj Khalifa. It is one of the top Jumeirah Hotels in Dubai.
- Distance from Metro: 950 metres from Al Fardan Exchange Metro Station
- Location: Al Sufouh, Dubai Media City
- Contact: +971-4-511-1035
FAQs
Which are the best hotels near Dubai metro stations for families?
All hotels on our list above are family-friendly.
What are the most affordable hotels near Dubai metro stations?
Rove Trade Centre is located within 250 metres from the Max Fashion Metro Station and it is one of the most affordable hotels near Dubai Metro stations.
Are there any luxury hotels close to Dubai metro stations?
Conrad Dubai is a 5-star luxe hotel located only about a 2 to 3 minute walk away from World Trade Centre Metro Station.
This concludes our top hotels near the Dubai metro stations list. Make sure to check the Dubai Metro timings on the RTA app to book your journey. We have listed a range of 5-star, 4-star hotels and affordable hotel apartments in Dubai. You can also opt to stay at one of the boutique hotels in Dubai. These boutique hotels offer amazing services to guests, making their stay memorable.
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