Hotels to stay in during the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

This dazzling five-star property sits right next to Dubai Tennis Stadium, so you can walk there in a matter of minutes. Top-of-the-range facilities including a stunning spa, fine dining at Nomad and a rooftop lounge and restaurant offering breathtaking views over Dubai Creek.

Room options include Deluxe, Premier, Club and Two-Bedroom Family Room, while suite options include Family, One-Bedroom, Duplex and Penthouse. 

To book: Click on this link or call +971 4 230 8555
Prices: Starting from AED2,201 per night
How to get there from DXB: Jumeirah Creekside Hotel is a six-minute taxi journey from Dubai International Airport or approximately 22 minutes on Dubai Metro’s Red line, which connects directly to Terminals 1 and 3. If you’ve packed light, why not enjoy a 30-minute stroll to the property.

Ten minutes from Dubai Tennis Stadium by car and 35 minutes by foot, Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre offers spectacular views of the city’s waterways. Enjoy flavours from around the world at Medley restaurant and stay fit in the state-of-the-art gym. If you’re feeling inspired by watching the tennis stars, why not try a game of padel at the hotel’s very own outdoor court. 

Room options include Superior, Family and Executive, while suite options include Junior, Executive and Grand. 

To book: Click on this link or call +971 4 294 1222
Prices: From AED825 per night
How to get there from DXB: Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre is 15 minutes by taxi, 20 minutes on the Dubai Metro Red line (direct from terminals 1 or 3) and 55 minutes by foot.

This palatial property has a range of top restaurants to try, from Japanese delicacies at Hibachi to succulent steak and fish at Roda Grill. Facilities include a heated outdoor swimming pool and a high-tech fitness centre, with Dubai Tennis Stadium a five-minute taxi journey or 12-minute walk away. 

Room options include Classic, Deluxe and Executive, all with either one king-size bed or two single beds. Suite options include Superior, Deluxe, Executive and Presidential. 

To book: Click on this link or call +971 4 282 0000
Prices: From AED550 per night
How to get there from DXB: A taxi to Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai takes around 10 minutes, while a Dubai Metro journey on the Red line is about 20 minutes. To walk from the airport, it will take between 20 and 25 minutes.

If you’re looking for a chic getaway that’s easy on the wallet, Aloft Dubai Airport is the perfect pick. This boutique hotel has plenty to keep you entertained, from international bites at Runway restaurant to the rooftop pool and gym. It’s also just a 15-minute walk to Dubai Tennis Stadium. 

Room options include Aloft, Family and Savvy, all with either one king bed or two twin beds. Suite options include One-Bedroom and Two-Bedroom. 

To book: Click on this link or call +971 4 604 1999
Prices: From AED515 per night
How to get there from DXB: A taxi to Aloft Dubai Airport is around seven minutes. If you choose to travel aboard Dubai Metro or walk, the journey should take the same amount of time – about 15 minutes.

Surrounded by 15 acres of landscaped gardens, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre offers a secluded escape within a central location. Go for a relaxing massage at Natural Elements Spa, take a dip in several heated outdoor pools then go for a delicious meal at assorted restaurants including Chinese eatery Long Yin and steakhouse Beef Bistro. Dubai Tennis Stadium is a five-minute taxi ride or a 20-minute walk away. 

Room options include Deluxe Guest, Le Meridien Club, Superior and Le Royal Club. Suite options include Deluxe, Premium, Presidential and Royal. 

To book: Click on this link or call +971 4 217 0000
Prices: From AED665 per night
How to get there from DXB: A taxi ride to Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre is around eight minutes. You can also reach the hotel by walking, which will take about half an hour.

Another great budget pick for your visit, Rove City Centre Dubai offers style and simplicity in equal measure. Head to The Daily restaurant for international dishes and speciality Arabica coffee, then lounge by the pool or visit the fitness centre. Take a six-minute cab ride to Dubai Tennis Stadium, or go for a leisurely 35-minute stroll through the streets of old Dubai to reach the venue.

Room options are either twin or double-bed, with a maximum occupancy per room of two adults and one child (age four to 16 years old).

To book: Click on this link or call +971 4 561 9100
Prices: From AED360 per night
How to get there from DXB: A taxi to Rove City Centre Dubai will take about 15 minutes and a journey on Dubai Metro’s Red line around 20 minutes. By foot, it will take you approximately 55 minutes.

Directly connected to Dubai Festival City Mall, this hotel from InterContinental also features first-class dining options including Pierre’s TT – the brainchild of Michelin-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire. Lounge in the infinity pool, treat yourself in the spa and enjoy epic sundowners by the water at Vista Restaurant and Terrace. Dubai Tennis Stadium is a 15-minute cab journey away.

Room options include Classic and Premium, while suite options include Signature, Diplomatic, Presidential and Royal. 

To book: Click on this link or call +971 4 701 1111
Prices: From AED815 per night
How to get there from DXB: By far the easiest way from the airport to InterContinental Dubai – Festival City, an IHG Hotel is by taxi, which should take just over 10 minutes. You can take Dubai Metro’s Red line and then the 53 bus to reach the hotel, which will be about 35 minutes, or walk for about an hour from door to door.