JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Built 2012
⟳ Phased renovation — hotel remains open · some areas may be affected
Data check
- · Phased renovation — hotel remains open; some areas may be affected
Confidence by dimension
Renovation forecast · estimate
Likely due for renovation now
Past its typical ~8-year renovation cycle. A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Satellite view · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Timeline
2012
First tower opened
2013
Second tower officially opened (partial)
2014
Second tower fully completed
2026
Major renovation program announced (not yet completed)
⚖️ Star classification · United Arab Emirates
re-classified every 1 yearIn Dubai, the hotel classification licence is valid 1 year (renewable; up to 4 years on request). Each emirate runs its own system.
System: Dubai Dept. of Economy & Tourism (Decree 17/2013)
“The term of the Licence will be one (1) year, renewable for the same period… and up to four (4) years.”
Facts
Stars
5★
Built
2012
Renovation in progress
announced/started 2026
Sources
Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai today announces the start of a major enhancement program set to begin in April 2026, marking a defining new chapter for one of the world's most iconic five-star hotels.”
“In April 2026, the hotel announced that significant parts of the building would be renovated”
“JW Marriott Marquis' second tower was opened in 2014”
“Marriott International opened its new five-star hotel, JW Marriott Marquis, in Dubai in February 2013”
“The first tower was completed and opened on 12 November 2012”
Open during a phased renovation.
Some areas may be affected by works — check current conditions before you book.
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Frequently asked
When was JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai built?+
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) was built in 2012.
Is JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai being renovated?+
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is currently under renovation (expected completion 2026), but the hotel remains open during phased works. Until the works are completed and verified, we do not count it as a completed renovation.
What is the Chrono Score of JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai?+
Its Chrono Score is 7.2/10, but freshness is currently pending — JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is under renovation, so the score reflects its last completed state rather than the works in progress.