Free Zone Travel Guide
Dubai
Visit Free Zone
Stay near popular Free Zone attractions
Things to do
From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Half-Day Tour
2 Hours Cruise from Al Jaddaf to Burj Khalifa and Water Canal
Dubai Sky Views Observatory Ticket with Free Glass Slide
Atlantis Dubai: Aquaventure Waterpark & Lost Chambers Aquarium Combo Ticket
Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Camels, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma
Top hotels in Free Zone
Al Khoory Executive Hotel
"Great staff with amazing customer service. The hotel menu is also impeccable if you're feeling like staying in."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG
"My room smelled like piss. I just stood for one night since i did a stop over in dubai."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
Shangri-La Dubai
"Very lovely staff. However, in one of the restaurants the soup served had worms in it. We were comped a meal in another restaurant as a result, but this was a serious issue. We were also charged twice for using the minibar and had to point this out to the hotel."
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026
Hotel Riu Dubai Beach Resort - All Inclusive
"Everything was excellent except they charge my spouse because when I book I booked for two people but I don’t know when I was checking in she told me your booking is for only one I requested for consideration but as per policy she charged I just request the hotel to refund as a courtesy let see if ..."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront
"We came home from dinner to our bathroom being flooded. Maintenance was called, and they said it was from a blocked air conditioner vent. I requested a new room to avoid the flood happening in the middle of the night, and also explained the air conditioner had been cutting out and wasn’t working ..."
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Free Zone
Downtown Dubai
Dubai Mall and Souk al Bahar are top sights in Downtown Dubai, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Dubai Trolley Station 1 Tram Station or Dubai Trolley Station 2 Tram Station to see more sights in the area.
Palm Jumeirah
Travellers love Palm Jumeirah for its stunning beaches, and you can see more of Dubai by jumping on the metro at Nakheel Mall Station or The Pointe Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Palm Jumeirah Mall and Aquaventure.
Dubai Marina
Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Dubai Marina. Check out top attractions like Marina Beach and Dubai Marina Mall, and jump on the metro at Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 Tram Stop or Jumeirah Beach Residence 2 Tram Station to see more of the city.
Jumeirah Beach Residence
A bustling marina amazing beaches and top sights from Marina Beach to The Walk – discover Jumeirah Beach Residence, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Business Bay
If you're spending time in Business Bay, you might enjoy attractions like Godolphin's Al Quoz Stables and Taj Dubai. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Business Bay Station to see more of the city.
