Transport Access
The nearest metro is about a five-minute walk away, with tram access towards Dubai Marina.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City
Dubai Internet City
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City is a contemporary hotel in Dubai Internet City, with dining, pools and a spa. Reviews make the varied breakfast, sports bar and convenient metro-and-tram access especially useful for business stays and Dubai exploring.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
10,242 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast Spread
Breakfast stands out for its choice of fruit, cold dishes and hot buffet items, with outdoor seating also available.
Two Pools
There are two pools in separate tower areas, including a heated rooftop pool with strong views.
Executive Lounge
The executive lounge has varied complimentary food and drinks between 17:00 and 19:00, with lounge or terrace access until 21:00.
Business Rooms
One conference guest found the room spacious, with a well-lit workspace suited to notes and follow-up emails.
Sports Bar
The sports bar is praised for tasty food and specials, making it a useful casual dining option on site.
Tips for a Better Visit
Request Quiet. If sleep matters, ask about events and request a room away from party areas; guests heard bass until 3 AM on the fifth floor.
Check Breakfast. If breakfast is not included, ask about the buffet price before adding it; one guest paid AED 50 per person.
Plan Weekends. Check which restaurants are open before relying on hotel dining at the weekend, as one review found only the bar operating.
Use Transit. For Dubai Mall and central sightseeing, walk roughly five minutes to the metro rather than assuming tourist areas are nearby.
Confirm Room Type. At check-in, state whether you need smoking or non-smoking accommodation rather than leaving the room type to assumption.
Check Facilities. If the steam room matters to your stay, confirm its operating status and hours before heading to the spa.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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Popular Mentions
ICON restaurant
ICON restaurant is mentioned for its burger and recurring Monday and Friday burger discounts.
roof top pool
The roof top pool is described as heated and used every morning by one guest.
smoked salmon and nuts
These breakfast items were singled out as highlights of the morning spread.
Common Concerns
Late Noise
Several guests reported parties with loud bass continuing until around 3 AM, disruptive even on the fifth floor.
Room Age
Some rooms and furnishings feel dated, and one review mentions non-functional bath fittings.
Maintenance
A guest reported that hot water did not work and that a promised follow-up never arrived.
Weekend Dining
Restaurant choices can be limited at weekends, with one guest finding most outlets closed except the bar.
Internet Speed
One business traveller found the internet bandwidth insufficient for video calls.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 50 per person
breakfast buffet
“My room did not include breakfast, but for AED 50 per person, the buffet was reasonable with plenty of options”Google review · January 2026
220 AED
seven-seater vehicle ride
“I was charged 220 AED for this ride, even though C A R E E M would have offered a cheaper fare”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City is a contemporary hotel in Dubai Internet City that suits business trips, conferences and stays built around easy transport. The nearest metro is reported to be a five-minute walk away, with tram access towards Dubai Marina, while the rooms are generally described as clean and comfortable. One conference guest also appreciated a spacious Marina-view room with a well-lit workspace.
Breakfast is one of the strongest recurring themes: reviews mention fruit, cold dishes, a hot buffet, smoked salmon and nuts, plus attentive table service. The sports bar is another practical on-site choice, with tasty food and specials. Guests can also use two pools in separate tower areas; one review specifically liked the heated rooftop pool and its views.
An executive lounge review describes varied complimentary food and drinks from 17:00 to 19:00, with access continuing until 21:00. There are caveats. Several guests heard party bass until around 3 AM, even from the fifth floor, and some rooms are beginning to look dated.
Maintenance follow-up was inconsistent in one stay, including a reported lack of hot water, while weekend restaurant choices may narrow considerably. If you are booking for work, ask about events, confirm your room type and test the internet early if video calls are essential.