SOFITEL DUBAI DOWNTOWN - Dubai Sheihk Zayed Road

Sheihk Zayed Rd., Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Near Dubai Opera

9.2

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Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

It’s a French luxury property in Downtown Dubai with spacious rooms and suites, multiple restaurants and bars, two outdoor pools plus a hot tub and swim-up bar, a full spa and fitness center, complimentary wired/WiFi, strong eco-friendly programs (LED lighting, recycling, eco toiletries) and is within about 0.5–0.6 miles of the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa.

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Property Description

Located in Dubai (Downtown Dubai), Sofitel Dubai Downtown is within a 10-minute walk of Emaar Square and Dubai Mall. This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Dubai Fountain and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Burj Khalifa.

Grab a bite at Brasserie Lutetia, one of the hotel's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 350 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 40-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Dubai Internet City - 0.3 mi
Burj Dubai - 0.4 mi
Dubai Zoo - 1.7 mi
Jumeira Beach and Park - 2.1 mi
Dubai World Trade Centre - 2.1 mi
Jumeirah Mosque - 2.3 mi
Wafi City Mall - 3.6 mi
Dubai World Cup - 3.7 mi
Dubai Creek - 4.5 mi
Dubai Museum - 4.7 mi
Grand Mosque - 4.7 mi
The Dubai Heritage Village - 4.8 mi
Gold Souk - 5.1 mi
Deira City Center Shopping Mall - 5.3 mi
City Centre Dubai - 5.5 mi
Dubai City Centre - 6.3 mi
Beach - 6.4 mi
Wild Wadi Water Park - 6.5 mi
The Tower of Arabs (Burj Al Arab) - 6.7 mi
Dubai Airport (DIA) - 7.0 mi
Mall of the Emirates - 7.1 mi
Ski Dubai - 7.2 mi
Dubai World Trade Center - 7.9 mi
Dubai Airport Hotels (DXB) - 8.1 mi
Al Mamzar Park - 9.4 mi
Dubailand - 10.0 mi
Palm Islands - 10.0 mi
Dubai Sports City - 11.5 mi
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) - 12.9 mi
Ibn Battuta Mall - 14.2 mi
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) - 17.5 mi
Dubai World Central (DWC) - 18.0 mi

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Dubai? This hotel has 14956 square feet (1389 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 11 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.

A magnificent addition to Dubai's luxury accommodation, this brand new hotel blends Op Art inspiration with Sofitel's passion for excellence and French art de vivre. Dine on delicate Thai fare and French-inspired grills at two signature restaurants, The Green Spices and The Red Grill. Open kitchens at Les Cuisines offer all-day international dining in Dubai, while a lobby patisserie takes you right back to Paris. From a spectacular pool terrace to meeting rooms overlooking Sheikh Zayed Road, discover unique conference and event venues in Downtown Dubai.The Sofitel Dubai Downtown has a privileged position in the heart of the city, right on Sheikh Zayed Road, across from Burj Khalifa. The hotel is just a stone's throw from DIFC, World Trade Centre and The Dubai Mall (Direct access via an air-conditioned moving walkway) and within 10 minutes walking distance of the nearest mosque.All 350 rooms and suites offer breathtaking views of Burj Khalifa, the fountains, or the city skyline and offer a level of comfort designed to induce relaxation and boast all the latest technology. Among its guestrooms, the hotel accommodates 76 elegant suites which include access to the Club Millesime Lounge, located on the 31st floor of the hotel. rganise small to large meetings at our conference facilities, including the main ballroom spanning across 460sq.m. and 12 elegant meeting rooms with foyer areas, all fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a business centre at hand. The magnificent outdoor area at the pool deck, offering mesmerising sights of Burj Khalifa, ensures the perfect venue for extravagant social events and entertainment.

Local Attractions

Walking distance to the World's tallest building the Burj Khalifa and the famous fountains. 2 metro stations away from Dubai World Trade Centre/ Exhibition center.

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Year of Last Renovation: 2014

Floors: 30

Rooms: 350

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 320

Handicap Rooms: 7

Suites: 76

Room Windows: Windows Don't Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 17

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Ownership: Khaled Hussien Shedid

Total Taxes: 20.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: Between 29 and 15 days prior to the first scheduled arrival date, 10% of number of rooms per night may be cancelled without cancellation fee. Any additional cancellations will be charged, based on the contracted revenue.

Check-In Instructions:

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
Cashless transactions are available
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
ATM/banking
Afternoon tea
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Bicycle parking available
Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
Biodegradable/compostable straws
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Business center
Car recommended
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Check In: 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Children's club (free)
Coffee/tea in common areas
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Computer station
Concierge services
Conference center
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 14956
Conference space size (meters) - 1389
Couples/private dining
Designated smoking areas
Double-glazing on all windows
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Electric car charging station
Elevator
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 305
Elevator door width (inches) - 120
Energy-saving switches
Express check-out
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
Free beach shuttle
Free newspapers in lobby
Free self parking
Free wired internet
Full-service spa
Garden
Golfing nearby
Green Globe
Grey water recycling system
Grocery/convenience store
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Hair salon
Housekeeping on request
Laundry facilities
Lifeguard on site
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
No accessible shuttle
No single-use plastic soda bottles
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic straws
No single-use plastic water bottles
Number of bars/lounges - 3
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 2
Number of hot tubs - 1
Number of meeting rooms - 11
Number of outdoor pools - 2
Number of poolside bars - 1
Number of restaurants - 5
Number of swim-up bars - 1
Organic food
Pets not allowed
Playground on site
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Porter/bellhop
Professional property host/manager
Proposal/romance packages available
Reception hall
Recycling
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Sauna
Service animals not allowed
Shopping on site
Showcase for local artists
Stair-free path to entrance
Supervised childcare/activities (free)
Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
Terrace
Tours/ticket assistance
Turkish bath/Hammam
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Vegan menu options available
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian menu options available
Water dispenser
Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Wedding services
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Green Sustainability

Yes we do have a green program called "Planet 21" with 7 pillars and 21 commitments.

Airport & Shuttle Info

15 minutes away from Dubai International Airport, one way taxi expense is around AED 35

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info: TO BE CONFIRMED

Pet Friendly?

Pets are not allowed

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property. Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AED 145 per person Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) Rollaway bed fee: AED 200.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

Cashless transactions are available

French luxury brand offering spacious suites, private villas, and apartments

Eco-friendly services through Planet 21

Soft feather beds for a restful nights sleep

Restaurants and bars serve the finest French cuisine by leading chefs with orginal menus and local flavors

Customized meeting, banquet, and event options inspired by French art with Wi-Fi services, the latest audiovisual and videoconferencing equipment, and delicious food menus

Resorts offer a golfer's dream experience with fine golfing destinations

Sofitel's So Fit provides guests with for fitness programs and the latest high-tech sports equipment

Sofitel's So Spa have uniquely designed Dish and Dessert packages which include body massages, hot-stone massages, and facials

Sofitel's Children Villas offer special activities and entertainment for kids exclusively at select locations

The Sofitel highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Baker & Spice - Organic and locally sourced breakfast options, located 500 meters from the hotel

Lunch Zuma - Contemporary Japanese cuisine, located 1.5 km from the hotel

Dinner La Petite Maison - French Mediterranean cuisine, located 1.2 km from the hotel

Activity Burj Khalifa - Visit the tallest building in the world, located 1.8 km from the hotel

Day 2

Breakfast Tom & Serg - Hip cafe with delicious breakfast options, located 2.2 km from the hotel

Lunch Al Dawaar - Revolving restaurant with panoramic views, located 4.3 km from the hotel

Dinner Pierchic - Seafood restaurant with stunning views, located 3.5 km from the hotel

Activity Dubai Mall - Explore one of the world's largest shopping malls, located 2.5 km from the hotel

Day 3

Breakfast Clinton St. Baking Company - American-style breakfast, located 3.7 km from the hotel

Lunch Pai Thai - Authentic Thai cuisine on a traditional abra boat, located 6.2 km from the hotel

Dinner Nusr-Et Steakhouse - Famous for its salt bae chef, located 4.8 km from the hotel

Activity Dubai Marina - Enjoy a leisurely walk along the waterfront, located 5.4 km from the hotel

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Sofitel Dubai Downtown

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Sofitel Dubai Downtown have?

There are 350 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Sofitel Dubai Downtown?

Yes, they have 17 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

Is there a gym at Sofitel Dubai Downtown?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Sofitel Dubai Downtown?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. The pool is open from 07:00am to 08:00pm, it is a 64 meter infinity pool overlooking Burj Khalifa and the fountains, Outdoor

Is there shuttle service at Sofitel Dubai Downtown?

15 minutes away from Dubai International Airport, one way taxi expense is around AED 35

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Sofitel Dubai Downtown

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Sofitel Dubai Downtown.

Feel free to use the Sofitel Dubai Downtown meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Dubai event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Banquet

70/70

Classroom

U-Shape

Boardroom

Theater

Reception

150

Regist. Desk

Room Details

Room Type:General Meeting Room

Floor Level:1

Windows:2

Natural Light?:Yes

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?Yes

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?Yes

Banquet

50/50

Classroom

U-Shape

Boardroom

Theater

Reception

100

Regist. Desk

Room Details

Room Type:General Meeting Room

Floor Level:1

Windows:2

Natural Light?:Yes

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?Yes

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?Yes

Banquet

60/60

Classroom

U-Shape

Boardroom

Theater

Reception

100

Room Details

Room Type:General Meeting Room

Floor Level:1

Windows:2

Natural Light?:Yes

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?Yes

Built In Stage?Yes

Built In A/V?No

Classroom

U-Shape

Boardroom

Theater

Reception

100

Regist. Desk

Room Details

Room Type:General Meeting Room

Floor Level:1

Windows:2

Natural Light?:Yes

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?Yes

Built In Stage?Yes

Built In A/V?No

Banquet

50/50

Classroom

U-Shape

Boardroom

Theater

Regist. Desk

Room Details

Room Type:General Meeting Room

Floor Level:1

Windows:2

Natural Light?:Yes

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?Yes

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?Yes

Banquet

120/120

Classroom

Theater

150

Reception

200

Regist. Desk

Room Details

Room Type:Ballroom Section

Floor Level:Ground Level

Natural Light?:No

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?Yes

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?Yes

Banquet

100/100

Classroom

Theater

150

Reception

200

Regist. Desk

Room Details

Room Type:Ballroom Section

Floor Level:Ground Level

Natural Light?:No

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?Yes

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?Yes

Banquet

300/300

Classroom

300

Theater

500

Reception

600

Room Details

Room Type:Ballroom

Floor Level:Ground Level

Natural Light?:No

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?Yes

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?Yes

Banquet

100/100

Classroom

U-Shape

Theater

150

Room Details

Room Type:Ballroom Section

Floor Level:Ground Level

Natural Light?:No

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?Yes

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?Yes

Boardroom

Theater

Regist. Desk

Room Details

Room Type:General Meeting Room

Floor Level:1

Columns:1

Windows:2

Natural Light?:Yes

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?Yes

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?Yes

Convention

7/--

Reception

300

Room Details

Room Type:Foyer

Floor Level:Ground Level

Columns:1

Natural Light?:Yes

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?No

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?No

Boardroom

Room Details

Room Type:General Meeting Room

Floor Level:1

Columns:1

Windows:2

Natural Light?:Yes

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?Yes

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?Yes

Boardroom

Room Details

Room Type:General Meeting Room

Floor Level:1

Windows:1

Natural Light?:Yes

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?Yes

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?Yes

Boardroom

Room Details

Room Type:General Meeting Room

Floor Level:1

Windows:1

Natural Light?:Yes

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?Yes

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?Yes

Boardroom

Room Details

Room Type:General Meeting Room

Floor Level:1

Windows:2

Natural Light?:Yes

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?Yes

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?Yes

Boardroom

Room Details

Room Type:General Meeting Room

Floor Level:1

Windows:1

Natural Light?:Yes

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?Yes

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?Yes

Boardroom

Room Details

Room Type:General Meeting Room

Floor Level:1

Windows:1

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?Yes

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?Yes

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