Skyline Views
The 64th-floor pool and some rooms offer striking Burj Khalifa views, with panoramas extending across Dubai.
Paramount Hotel Midtown
Business Bay
Paramount Hotel Midtown is a hotel in Business Bay known for its 64th-floor infinity pool, skyline views and rooms with balconies. Guests also mention spacious rooms, breakfast buffets and convenient access to Dubai Mall and the Metro.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
2,758 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Spacious Rooms
Several guests found the rooms spacious, clean and comfortable, with comfortable beds and roomy bathrooms.
Helpful Service
Reviews repeatedly describe warm, attentive service, including quick help with room issues, late checkout and special occasions.
Breakfast Variety
Breakfast is praised for its broad selection and fresh dishes; one group especially enjoyed the almond croissant and strawberry yogurt.
Central Base
The hotel is close to Dubai Mall, restaurants and a Metro station, though some guests found the station walk tiring in Dubai’s heat.
Fitness Facilities
The gym and pool are useful additions, and one review specifically praised the guided Ramadan Challenge sessions.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Pool. If the pool is your main reason for booking, confirm its operating status first; one April stay never accessed it.
Arrive Early. Reach the pool early if you want a sunbed, as one group found the area crowded and spots difficult to secure.
Check Parking. If driving a larger vehicle, ask about the assigned parking route before arrival; the ramps were described as very narrow.
Ask About Fees. Check what pool extras cost before using them: one long-stay guest reported a 50-dirham charge for the cold plunge.
Verify Streaming. If in-room Netflix or YouTube matters, ask about Guest Casting limits before settling in; one guest had to wait for another connection to end.
Check Dress Code. Ask about pool or restaurant dress rules in advance, since one guest had to return to the room to change.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Mustaqbal St
Business Bay, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Rooftop pool
The rooftop pool is repeatedly mentioned as a highlight, particularly for its elevated city views and sunset atmosphere.
Private balcony
Some rooms include a private balcony, giving guests direct views over Dubai’s skyline.
Breakfast buffet
The breakfast buffet is mentioned as satisfying, with other guests highlighting its variety and selected pastries and yoghurt.
Arcade room
Families can use the arcade room alongside the pool and breakfast facilities.
Common Concerns
Pool Crowding
The infinity pool can feel crowded, with children and limited sunbeds affecting the atmosphere for some guests.
Room Odours
Some guests reported persistent sewer or damp smells in rooms, corridors and even an elevator.
Check-in Delays
Check-in was described as slow, confusing and poorly organised in one recent stay, despite faster experiences reported elsewhere.
Pool Closures
Guests who booked mainly for the pool were disappointed when it remained unavailable for maintenance and water testing.
Worn Fixtures
Some reviews mention ageing furnishings and loose or damaged fittings, including a door seal, curtain handle and towel holder.
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The Bottom Line
Paramount Hotel Midtown is a Business Bay hotel whose main draw is the elevated experience: the 64th-floor infinity pool looks towards the Burj Khalifa and wider Dubai skyline, while some rooms add balconies and city views. Guests can also use the gym, arcade room and rooftop bar, and reviews regularly describe the rooms as spacious and the beds as comfortable. Breakfast is a useful part of the stay rather than an afterthought.
Guests mention a wide buffet, fresh meals, almond croissants and strawberry yogurt, although another review found some hot dishes and pastries average. The hotel is close to Dubai Mall, restaurants and a Metro station; the walk to Business Bay station can feel long in Dubai’s heat, so a car may be easier for some stays. There are important trade-offs.
The pool can become crowded, with limited loungers and occasional frustration about children in the adults’ area. Pool closures have also affected guests who booked specifically to swim, so confirm availability before paying. Some rooms and corridors have been reported to smell damp or like sewage, while maintenance issues, noisy surroundings, elevator waits and difficult parking appear in individual reviews.
Service is often warm and helpful, but check-in has not been consistently smooth.