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VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City

Hotel in Dubai with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Restaurant
Reception
Restaurant
Restaurant
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Al Ruwayyah First, Dubai
  • Place, American University in the Emirates
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, S P Jain School of Global Management Dubai
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Emirates Aviation University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubai (DXB-Dubai Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Double Room Non Smoking

Classic Double Room Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin Room Non Smoking

Classic Twin Room Non Smoking

Classic Twin Room Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Non Smoking

Standard Single Room, Non Smoking

Standard Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Vogo Executive - King Bed

Vogo Executive - King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Dubai

At VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from American University in the Emirates and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from S P Jain School of Global Management Dubai. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Academic City hotel include Global Village and Dubai Festival City Mall.

What's nearby

  • American University in the Emirates - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Institute of Management Technology Dubai - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • S P Jain School of Global Management Dubai - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Emirates Aviation University - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Burj Khalifa - 19 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Dubai (DXB-Dubai Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Silk Route - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Khobzah W Fakhara - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪MASSAAD BBQ farm to table - ‬7 min drive

About this property

VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City

Hotel in Dubai with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. The business-friendly VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Dubai hotel.

  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 2022
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Corner/local shop
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City offers 125 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AED 40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 6 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2022
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: AED 20.00 per accommodation, per night
    • A tourism fee is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The fee is AED 20.00 for the first bedroom per night, and increases by AED 20.00 per night for each additional bedroom.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately AED 40 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Vogo Plus Academic City Dubai

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

Yep, VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

As of 27 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City on 9 Jan 2026 start from AU$138.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City have a pool?

VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City.

Does VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is served daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

No, VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 92 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Living

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Living

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Living

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pramod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best value hotel in academic city

Best value hotel in academic city.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tej

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anirudh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Can be better with food options and room facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pradeep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money hotel in Academic city

This is a large 6-building hotel structure with rooms spread out across these 6 low-rise buildings. The rooms are quite neat n clean but fairly basic. Having said that, the price at which u get it, is absolutely a value for money deal. This is away from city centre - around 25 mins drive by cab n around 90 Dhs from hotel to Dubai Mall. But its excellent if you want to b around the Academic City area where there are many universities located, almost walking distance from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sabra

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay, it was soo comfortable. The restaurant they had in the hotel was affordable, great food. Such a beautiful hotel. Nice workers, they really help you out if you need anything. I will forsure come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

SABBIR

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They could be more friendly, reception is very rude.
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad usman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mohamed

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deidree, Vienna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a single room which was bigger than I expected, comfortable bed, complimentary mineral water replenished daily, water kettle with complimentary coffee and tea, and air conditioning was functional; the safe didn’t work but fortunately I didn’t urgently need it, and no hairdryer was provided; breakfast was ok, reception staff said I could get a business invoice upon check-out but for some reason they couldn’t give it to me and just said they will email it to me. Location was fine considering my conference was at the university close to the hotel, but unfortunately it was far from downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Noel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
How do you say in another building because their water is out in a smaller room and they paid for it and you didn’t refund anything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exce
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sabra

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Purushothaman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LOREN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good and friendly hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ramez

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

BASHIR

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area but you need a car,
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Emergency stay

Stayed during the horrific storm not planned but the hotel were good and helpful room service was nice and they helped me out
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel value for money Ahmed at Front reception was very good the hotel was heaving with the cancellation guests from airlines but the front desk specially Ahmed was very composed The duty managers also seemed to be on the ball trying to facilitate things The rooms is a tad small but has all amenities required Housekeeping was prompt to get things
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdullahi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great also many places to walk if you get bored.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024