Jumeirah Emirates Towers is one of the original skyscrapers of Sheikh Zayed Road, the pair of triangular towers that defined the Dubai skyline before the Burj Khalifa, and the hotel occupies the shorter of the two. It is a business hotel with leisure polish, and it is at its best for travelers who want to be in the middle of the city rather than at the beach. The property page lists six restaurants, three bars and lounges, two coffee shops, an outdoor pool and a children's pool, a hot tub, sauna, a 24-hour health club and a full-service spa with five treatment rooms. Business features include a coworking space, a conference center and the Boulevard shopping arcade attached to the tower, and Wi-Fi and parking are free. Rooms range from Deluxe and Premier Deluxe through Club rooms and suites to a Royal Suite, with a women-only Deluxe category and a Family Suite. The page lists a five-star class and a guest score of 9.4 from about a thousand reviews.
Location is the main attraction. The Boulevard at Emirates Towers is a one-minute walk, the Dubai World Trade Centre is ten minutes on foot, the Financial Centre metro station is about fifteen and the Dubai Mall is a three-minute drive. The airport is around fourteen minutes by road in normal traffic, which suits short stays and early flights.
The Museum of the Future is listed a four-minute walk away; it is closed for a full rebuild of its exhibitions until the first quarter of 2027, so it will not be open for the moment. The page also lists complimentary access to a sister hotel's private beach, which fills the gap that a city hotel leaves.
Choosing a room
Higher floors give wide views over Sheikh Zayed Road, the Burj Khalifa and the desert beyond, and Club rooms add lounge access that works well for business travelers and for early breakfast. The women-only Deluxe room category is a distinctive option for solo female travelers. Families should look at the Family Suite. The hotel is a long-established property, and some of its dining outlets have been reported temporarily closed or closed on the property page, so check which restaurants are operating for your dates.
Who it suits
Business travelers, conference visitors, short-break travelers who want to be central and anyone who values a polished city hotel with a good spa and a gym. It is less suitable for a beach-focused holiday or for families wanting a big pool and a kids club; the Jumeirah beach resorts are better for that. A stay here makes it easy to see Downtown and the Burj Khalifa without a long taxi ride, and it is well connected by the Red Line to the Marina and the airport, so you can run a sightseeing schedule using the metro and keep the hotel as a calm retreat between outings.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool and children pool
- ✓Full-service spa with five treatment rooms
- ✓24-hour health club
- ✓Six restaurants and three bars
- ✓Boulevard shopping arcade on site
- ✓Coworking space and conference center
- ✓Complimentary access to a sister hotel beach
- ✓Free Wi-Fi and parking
Good questions
Is it close to the Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa?+
The Dubai Mall is a three-minute drive, and the Financial Centre metro station is about a fifteen-minute walk. Taxis are quick and inexpensive.
Does the hotel have a beach?+
No. The property page lists complimentary access to a sister hotel's private beach.
Is the Museum of the Future open?+
It is a few minutes' walk away but closed for a rebuild until the first quarter of 2027, so check before planning a visit.
