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Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City
Hotel and apartments with a glass-roofed Skylight hall, Dubai Media City
5.02 reviewsOn requestStarting from
242Bedroomson site
22 kmNearest airportAl Maktoum International
Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City is a 242-key hotel and apartment property beside the tram in Dubai Media City, with the Skylight hall for weddings.
Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City opened in October 2008 beside the Dubai Media City tram station, minutes from JBR, Dubai Marina and The Palm Jumeirah. The property combines hotel rooms, suites and fully furnished apartments, many with balconies, private plunge pools and city or sea views. Guests have three places to eat, Cilantro, Veranda by the pool and Cilantro Cafe, along with a temperature-controlled pool, a jacuzzi and the Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club.
Weddings are held in Skylight, a 562 sqm hall with a panoramic glass ceiling that lets in the sky and white arched walls. The hall is also used for private events and cocktail receptions. Catering is prepared in-house, with seated and buffet service, and tailored menus and bespoke packages are available. Couples are given a private bridal room and a complimentary special dry drink. The hotel can be taken on an exclusive-use basis, and the pre-function lounge and a range of smaller meeting rooms sit alongside the main hall.
Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City
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At a glance
The Essentials
- Where
- Dubai Media City, near Dubai Marina, JBR and Palm Jumeirah
- Ceremony
- Skylight hall, 562 sqm with a glass ceiling
- Stay
- 242 rooms, suites and furnished apartments
- Price
- On enquiry, with bespoke packages
- Exclusive use
- Yes
- Catering
- In-house, with seated and buffet service
- Nearest airport
- Dubai International (DXB), 26 km
- Dining
- Cilantro, Veranda and Cilantro Cafe
- Wellness
- Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club, pools and jacuzzi
A hotel in Dubai Media City
Arjaan by Rotana opened in October 2008 in Dubai Media City, next to the tram station and minutes from The Palm Jumeirah and JBR. It offers 242 rooms, suites and furnished apartments, many with balconies, private plunge pools and city or sea views.
Skylight
Skylight is the hotel's main celebration hall, 562 sqm with a panoramic glass ceiling and white arched walls. It is used for weddings, private events and cocktail receptions, with in-house catering and bespoke packages.
Pools and dining
Guests have a temperature-controlled pool and jacuzzi, a rooftop terrace, and three places to eat: Cilantro for all-day dining, Veranda by the pool and Cilantro Cafe. Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club completes the facilities.
Skylight hall
562 sqm under a panoramic glass ceiling, with white arched walls.
Private bridal room
A private bridal room and a complimentary special dry drink are offered to couples.
Suites with plunge pools
Suites with private plunge pools and sea views for the wedding party.
Cilantro
International all-day dining in a stylish setting, with breakfast buffets.
Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club
A fully equipped gym with temperature-controlled pools and a jacuzzi.
Getting there
The hotel is 26 km from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and stands next to the Dubai Media City tram station, with Nakheel metro station a 7 to 8 minute walk away.
Accommodation
242 rooms and suites
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Location
United Arab Emirates
The hotel is 26 km from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and stands next to the Dubai Media City tram station, with Nakheel metro station a 7 to 8 minute walk away.
Al Maktoum International (DWC)22 km
Dubai International (DXB)28 km
Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City
King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Dubai Media City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Things to do nearby
- Palm Jumeirah
- Madinat Jumeirah
- Dubai Marina
- JBR Beach
- Ain Dubai
- Burj Al Arab
Getting there
- Al Maktoum International (DWC)
- Dubai International (DXB)
Reviews
What guests say
5.0 2 reviews
Hotel stay
Amazing hotel/serviced apartments
Amazing hotel/serviced apartments with spacious rooms and extremely polite staff. Our housekeeping gentleman, Satyam, is always prompt and meticulous. After a long day at work, walking into the room the way it's perfectly kept makes you feel truly happy to be back.
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Frequently asked questions
Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City
Where is Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City?
The hotel is in the heart of Dubai Media City, next to the Dubai Media City tram station. The Nakheel metro station is a 7 to 8 minute walk away.
Where are weddings held?
Weddings take place in Skylight, a 562 sqm hall with a panoramic glass ceiling and sky views, which the hotel also uses for private events and cocktail receptions.
How many guests can Skylight host?
Capacity depends on the seating layout. Ask the hotel for the figure that suits your plan.
Does the hotel provide the catering?
Yes. Catering is in-house, with seated and buffet meals available, and the hotel offers tailored menus and bespoke wedding packages.
What extras are offered to couples?
Couples receive a private bridal room and a complimentary special dry drink as add-on benefits.
Where can guests stay?
The property has 242 rooms, suites and fully furnished apartments, some with balconies, private plunge pools and sea or city views.
How far is the airport?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 26 km from the hotel.
What is nearby?
Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Marina Mall, JBR, Dubai Marina, The Pointe and Palm Jumeirah are close by. Ain Dubai is 4 km away and Burj Al Arab 6 km.
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