Media One Hotel Dubai: Rooms, Dining, and Facilities Guide

Media One Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Dubai Media City that combines accommodation, dining, fitness, and business facilities all under one roof. With over 200 rooms, 8 dining venues, and an adjoining office tower, the hotel has become one of the more versatile destinations for guests considering accommodation options. 

If you’re considering staying in Media One Hotel, this guide is for you. Discover room types, restaurant options, gym membership prices, event spaces, and what the surrounding area offers before booking. 

In this guide:

• What is Media One Hotel?
• Media One Hotel location
• Rooms at Media One Hotel
• Media One Hotel restaurants
• Facilities and leisure at Media One Hotel
• One Business Centre at Media One Hotel
• Companies in Dubai Media City
• Key takeaways
• FAQs

What is Media One Hotel?

Media One Hotel is an independent 4-star property in Dubai Media City that operates as a mixed-use destination rather than a conventional hotel. It brings together hotel accommodation, 8 dining and social venues, event spaces, fitness facilities, and Grade A office space in a single high-rise complex.

The hotel in Dubai Media City holds certifications under Dubai Green Key and DST sustainability standards and carries Safe Hotels certification. 

Media One Hotel location

The Media One Hotel location is on Al Falak Street in Dubai Media City, one of Dubai’s most established free zones for media and creative businesses. It sits at the junction of Dubai Media City and Dubai Marina, within reach of several key destinations:

• Dubai Marina
• Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)
• Palm Jumeirah
• Sheikh Zayed Road

The hotel shares its address with the Media One Office Tower, which houses the hotel’s commercial and business facilities.

To reach the hotel directly:

• Phone: +971 4 427 1000

Rooms at Media One Hotel

Media One Hotel has 264 rooms and suites, with most offering city views and select suites overlooking the Dubai skyline and Palm Jumeirah. The four main room categories are:

• Hip Room: Standard room with a queen bed and a dedicated work area
• Premium Cool Room: A larger room with additional space for work and rest
• Junior Calm Suite: King-size bed with floor-to-ceiling windows and Dubai skyline views
• One-Bedroom Chill Out Suite: Separate living area and king-size bed, suited to longer stays

Accessible rooms are also available for guests with mobility needs, fitted with spacious bathing areas and handrails.

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Media One Hotel restaurants

The table below gives a quick overview of the main dining options at the hotel.

1. Garden on 8

Garden on 8 is the hotel’s luxury rooftop venue, located on the 8th floor. It hosts live entertainment nights, sports screening events, and a weekend garden party brunch. The open-air, roof setting makes Media One Hotel Garden on 8 one a popular social venue for gatherings.

2. Coco Lounge

Coco Lounge is the hotel’s poolside dining venue, set outdoors on the leisure level. The menu follows a Miami-Japanese fusion concept, and the space features palm trees and ambient lighting. It is accessible to non-guests via the pool day pass.

3. Ciao Bella

Ciao Bella is the hotel’s Italian restaurant, offering a sit-down menu of Italian dishes. It is a solid choice for a casual lunch or dinner.

4. QWERTY

QWERTY is a casual dining venue with an outdoor terrace, serving an all-day menu and hosting weekend dining events. It is popular with both hotel guests and visitors from the surrounding area.

5. P7 Arena

P7 Arena is the hotel’s multipurpose events and entertainment space. It hosts live events and themed evenings and is also available for private event bookings. 

6. M12go

M12go is the hotel’s grab-and-go outlet, offering quick bites and takeaway drinks. It is a practical option for hotel guests and professionals working in the adjoining office tower.

Facilities and leisure at Media One Hotel

Gym

The hotel’s gym is on the 8th floor and is open 24 hours a day. It is equipped with cardio machines, strength training equipment, free weights, and a flexibility and recovery area. Hotel guests have complimentary access.

External visitors can use the gym via a day pass or one of the following memberships.

All tiers include 24/7 gym access, use of the rooftop pool, sauna, steam room, showers, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Rooftop pool

The rooftop pool overlooks the Dubai skyline and is complimentary for hotel guests. External visitors can purchase a pool day pass for AED 99, fully redeemable on food and drinks at Coco Lounge.

Sauna and steam rooms

Sauna and steam rooms are available to hotel guests and gym members.

M1 Run

M1 Run is an in-house fitness challenge: a 1.2 km uphill route through the building that climbs from the ground floor to the 42nd floor.

Leisure partnerships

The hotel has arrangements with a number of external venues and operators:

• Riva Beach (beach club access)
• UP Fitness
• Blended

Contact the hotel for current availability.

One Business Centre at Media One Hotel

One Business Centre at Media One Hotel is located within the adjoining Media One Office Tower. The tower spans 18 floors and offers over 230,000 sq ft of Grade A office space, designed primarily for media, technology, and creative businesses.

For meetings and events, the hotel offers two dedicated facility options:

• 7 Squared (7th floor): Seven fully equipped meeting rooms for smaller group sessions
• Webinar rooms (42nd floor): Two large event spaces accommodating over 200 guests, with panoramic views of the Dubai skyline

Office tenants at the tower can enrol in the Media One Rewards programme, which offers discounts across the hotel’s dining and leisure venues.

Companies in Dubai Media City

Media One Hotel sits at the heart of Dubai Media City, one of the UAE’s key free zones for media, marketing, and technology businesses. The area is home to a range of regional and international organisations.

A selection of notable companies in the free zone includes:

• Google: The global technology company maintains offices in the free zone
• LinkedIn: The professional networking platform has a regional presence in Dubai Media City
• Property Finder: A leading property portal across the MENA region. 
• MBC Group: One of the largest broadcast media networks in the Arab world
• CNN: The international news network operates from within the free zone

For a fuller breakdown of businesses in the area, check our guide on Companies in Dubai Media City.

Key takeaways

• Media One Hotel is a 4-star independent hotel on Al Falak Street in Dubai Media City, combining accommodation, eight dining and social venues, a 24-hour gym, and a rooftop pool in one address.
• Media One Hotel restaurants include Garden on 8, Coco Lounge, Ciao Bella, QWERTY, P7 Arena, and M12go, covering rooftop dining, poolside dining, Italian cuisine, and casual all-day options.
• One Business Centre at Media One Hotel provides over 230,000 sq ft of Grade A office space, seven meeting rooms, and event spaces for up to 200 guests in the adjoining tower.
• Non-guests can access the rooftop pool for AED 99 (fully redeemable on food and drinks) or join the gym from AED 499 per month, making the hotel a practical leisure option for those working or living nearby.

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