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Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Dubai Festival City Mall

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Located just 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from the airport, Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Dubai Creek and Dubai Festival City Mall are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is close by: Emirates Station is only 8 minutes on foot.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Limo/town car service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
The current price is AU$201
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2026

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Walk-In Shower)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Minifridge)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Minifridge)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking (Minifridge)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking (Minifridge)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Opp. Dubai Int'l Airport Terminal 3, PO Box 35257, Umm Ramool, Dubai

What's nearby

  • Festival Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Dubai Creek - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Dubai Tennis Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Dubai Festival City Mall - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Burj Khalifa - 10 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Dubai (DXB-Dubai Intl.) - 5 min drive
  • Sharjah (SHJ-Sharjah Intl.) - 34 min drive
  • Dubai (DWC-Al Maktoum Intl.) - 48 min drive
  • Emirates Station - 8 min walk
  • Airport Terminal 3 Station - 26 min walk
  • Airport Terminal 1 Station - 27 min walk
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free local area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Dubai Airport - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG

Located just 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from the airport, Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Dubai Creek and Dubai Festival City Mall are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is close by: Emirates Station is only 8 minutes on foot.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 381 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (17 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Off-site

    • Free area shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Free local shuttle
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 102
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 89
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 51
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: AED 10.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tourism fee is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The fee is AED 10.00 for the first bedroom per night, and increases by AED 10.00 per night for each additional bedroom.

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG is in Garhoud, a short 8-minute walk from Emirates Station.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, good, amazing, and had a wide variety of options available. (67 reviews)
  • The airport shuttle service was reliable, convenient, and available frequently. (67 reviews)
  • Buffet meals were excellent, tasty, and offered a wide variety of foods to suit every taste. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Shuttle
Bathroom
Flights
Shuttle services
Shower

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Easy stay
Anne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Breakfast was tasty and sumptuous.
Muhammad, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was very clean, the staff and customer service was great. Breakfast was good with a great selection.
Jerry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, easy check in, free bus transfer to and from the airport
Juho, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved my stay here
Myra, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Minimal amenities, this is a very basic, 2-star-level hotel.
Fariha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room & nice staff
Gordon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient, comfortable, good breakfast.
Todd, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and perfect accommodation Enjoyable breakfast
VIVEK, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean rooms & near by airport
Deep, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great for a one night stay close to Airport
Cheryl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay.
Adnan, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

The breakfast was good and everything was nice
Osei, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Waitstaff was fine. It was just a basic no frills hotel
Mubushir, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect for short stays near the airport
Diego, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice Breakfast, much space in the room, reachable fast near the airport, free hotel shuttle
Holger, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

correct for one night
Alexandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb place
Saruban, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was amazing. Staff member were nice and it’s very clean and Nice hotel
Seinab, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Best thing is you have airport shuttle for this hotel
Rajasekhar, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place for a one night stop over. Breakfast buffet offered many choices.
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

nice property near airport with shuttle service
Zulmajdi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Airport Shuttle Service
amer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great hotel with perfect breakfast
Xing, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location was convenient and safe.
MARYAM, 1-night trip