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Sofitel Dubai Downtown
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Sofitel · Core Luxury
Sofitel Dubai Downtown opened in 2014 in a commanding tower on the Downtown and Sheikh Zayed Road boundary, beside the Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain, with views of the Burj Khalifa. Its 350 rooms and suites carry Art of Living touches in a French style, and the Burj is eleven minutes away on foot, a rarity in a city where almost everything needs a car.
- 350 rooms
- Opened 2014
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Rooms from 495 sq ft (46 m²)
About Sofitel Dubai Downtown
- Sofitel Dubai Downtown opened in 2014 with 350 rooms and suites in a tower at the Downtown and Sheikh Zayed Road boundary.
- It is adjacent to the Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain, with views of the Burj Khalifa.
- Guests can walk to the Burj Khalifa in eleven minutes.
- Entry-level rooms start at 495 sq ft (46 m²).
History
Sofitel Dubai Downtown opened in 2014 in a commanding tower in Downtown Dubai, adjacent to the Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain, with views of the Burj Khalifa — the world's tallest building. The hotel's 350 rooms and suites feature Art of Travel décor inspired by the vibrant colours of Sofitel's French heritage. Laguna Beach Taverna & Lounge, the hotel's signature beach restaurant set on the pool deck, has become a destination in its own right. Downtown Dubai's concentration of luxury retail, dining, and cultural venues makes the location one of the most sought-after in the Gulf.
The setting
Sofitel Dubai Downtown stands on Sheikh Zayed Road at the Downtown Dubai boundary, offering one of the most walkable addresses in a car-dependent city — the Burj Khalifa eleven minutes on foot, Dubai Mall twelve minutes, the Dubai Fountain fifteen minutes, and Dubai Opera fifteen minutes along Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is eighteen minutes by foot, and Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Kempinski The Boulevard, and Shangri-La are each within a kilometre, confirming this SZR stretch as Dubai's densest luxury-hotel corridor. The boulevard's 3.5 km outdoor dining promenade draws millions of visitors as the district's social spine. 6 km from Safa Park.
Restaurants and bars
- Brasserie Lutetia by Sofitel Dubai Downtown — Restaurant · Brasserie
- Dahlia Restaurant Lounge & Bar - Sofitel Dubai Downtown Hotel — Restaurant · Italian
- La Patisserie - Sofitel Dubai Downtown Hotel — Café · Cafe
- Le Petit Café Sofitel Dubai Downtown — Café · Cafe
- Wakame Dubai — Restaurant · Asian
- سهرات دبي نايت كلوب ديسكو night club — Bar · Night club
Experiences
- Sofitel SPA private couple's treatment room — Private couple's treatment room at the Sofitel Spa for pampering and relaxation.
Amenities
- Champagne reception on infinity pool terrace
- Chef-led wedding menu tasting
- Dedicated Wedding Planner
- Personalized wedding services
- Wedding planner
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