Novotel World Trade Centre Dubai

No nonesense budget hotel just minutes walk away from Dubai's financial centre 2 Reviews

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Built to house the World Bank and IMF meetings held in Dubai back in 2003, the no nonsense Novotel proves that budget need not be boring or basic.

The lobby – all dark wood, open space and ordered sophistication – is suitably stylish, while rooms, although small, aren’t at all cramped.

The hotel holds little appeal to sun-seekers, offering only a small pool and gym, but it will score highly with businesspeople and those operating along Sheikh Zayed Road. The central location will probably save you a bundle on taxi fares to boot.

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