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title: "ME Dubai by Melia vs Pullman Dubai Downtown: which hotel is better?"
description: "ME Dubai by Melia or Pullman Dubai Downtown in Dubai? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/me-dubai-by-melia-dubai-vs-pullman-dubai-downtown-dubai/
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retrieved: 2026-11-15
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# ME Dubai by Melia vs Pullman Dubai Downtown

Both are in Dubai, 490 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Business Bay
## [ME Dubai by Melia](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/me-dubai-by-melia-dubai/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1831197/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Business Bay
## [Pullman Dubai Downtown](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pullman-dubai-downtown-dubai/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1985144/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 490 m apart.

### Choose ME Dubai by Melia if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 93 / 344)

### Choose Pullman Dubai Downtown if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 344 / 93)

### Why is ME Dubai by Melia better than Pullman Dubai Downtown?

1.  490 m closer to public transport (−490 m)
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (93 vs 344 rooms) (−251)

### Why is Pullman Dubai Downtown better than ME Dubai by Melia?

1.  More guest reviews (538 vs 241), so the rating is more reliable (×2.2)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (344 vs 93 rooms) (×3.7)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | ME Dubai by Melia | Pullman Dubai Downtown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Location | 7.3  (+0.8) | 6.5 |
| Facilities | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.5 | 9.5  (+1.0) |
| Beach access | 2.9 | 4.1  (+1.2) |
| Public transport | 6.9  (+2.6) | 4.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.1) | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 241 | 538  (+297) |
| Rank in Dubai | top 20%  (+4%) | top 24% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.3  (+0.8) | 6.5 |
| Distance to Business Bay centre | 740 m | 530 m  (−200 m) |
| To the beach | 2.2 km | 1.8 km  (−350 m) |
| To public transport | 720 m  (−490 m) | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 123  (+26) | 97 |
| To the nearest food shop | 260 m  (−120 m) | 380 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 10  (+4) | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 5 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 93 | 344 |
| Floors | 4 | 19 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 | 2021  (+1y) |
| Listed amenities | 23 | 26  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

ME Dubai by MeliaPullman Dubai Downtown

          

Nov

-   Pullman Dubai Downtown is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
-   ME Dubai by Melia: €262 a night on average · Pullman Dubai Downtown: €129 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Dubai by month](https://stayversus.com/en/united-arab-emirates/dubai/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[ME Dubai by Melia prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/me-dubai-by-melia-dubai/prices/)[Pullman Dubai Downtown prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pullman-dubai-downtown-dubai/prices/)

## Location

490 m apart

ME Dubai by Melia: city centre: 1.0 km, nearest station Business Bay Metro Station محطة مترو الخليج التجاري: 720 m, Dubai International Airport (DXB): 12 km, beach: 2.2 km, 123 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

Pullman Dubai Downtown: city centre: 910 m, nearest station Business Bay Metro Station محطة مترو الخليج التجاري: 1.2 km, Dubai International Airport (DXB): 12 km, beach: 1.8 km, 97 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 43 hotels in Business Bay](https://stayversus.com/en/united-arab-emirates/dubai/area/business-bay/)

## Weather in Dubai

[Dubai weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai/weather)

## ME Dubai by Melia or Pullman Dubai Downtown: common questions

### Which is better, ME Dubai by Melia or Pullman Dubai Downtown?

They are evenly matched. ME Dubai by Melia is stronger in location, public transport; Pullman Dubai Downtown is stronger in spa & wellness, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, ME Dubai by Melia or Pullman Dubai Downtown?

Over the year Pullman Dubai Downtown costs about €129 a night on average against €262 at ME Dubai by Melia, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Pullman Dubai Downtown is closer: 530 m from the centre, against 740 m for ME Dubai by Melia.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Pullman Dubai Downtown is 1.8 km from the nearest beach; ME Dubai by Melia is 2.2 km.

### How far apart are ME Dubai by Melia and Pullman Dubai Downtown?

The two hotels are 490 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/me-dubai-by-melia-dubai-vs-pullman-dubai-downtown-dubai/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/