Sofitel Dubai Downtown, Dubai

Sofitel Dubai Downtown - A 5-star luxury hotel with infinity pool terrace, French dining, and direct mall access

Located on Sheikh Zayed Road opposite Burj Khalifa, this 5-star hotel features 31 floors of rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of Downtown Dubai and the Arabian Gulf. All accommodations include Sofitel's MyBed concept, Balmain bath amenities, JBL sound systems, and free Wi-Fi. Dining options include L'Apero for French Mediterranean cuisine, Inka Peruvian Restaurant on the 31st floor, and Wakame Modern Asian Cuisine with private dining for up to 22 guests. The 5th-floor infinity pool terrace provides views of Downtown Dubai, while Sofitel Spa offers 8 treatment rooms, hammam facilities, and couples treatments. An air-conditioned walkway connects directly to Dubai Mall, and the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station is one minute away. Business amenities include 12 meeting rooms with natural daylight, a business center with internet-enabled computers, and Club Millésime lounge access for executive guests. Families can utilize the Le Petit Prince Kids Club with themed activities and interconnected rooms with bunk beds. The hotel provides shuttle service to Kite Beach, La Mer Beach, and Mall of the Emirates.

Pros

Direct air-conditioned walkway connection to Dubai Mall, one of the world's largest shopping centers

Infinity pool on the 5th-floor terrace with panoramic views of Downtown Dubai

Multiple dining venues including French, Peruvian, and Asian cuisine options

Sofitel Spa features 8 treatment rooms, hammam, steam room, and couples treatment facilities

Complimentary shuttle service to Kite Beach, La Mer Beach, and Mall of the Emirates

Cons

The infinity pool closes daily at 6:00 PM

Children's club access requires AED 40 per hour for non-hotel guests