The Meridian Palace
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Built 1962 · Last completed renovation 2023
Renovation forecast · estimate
Next renovation expected around 2031
In about 5 years (≈8-year cycle). A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Location
Satellite view · Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Timeline
1962
Built
1987
Tower expansion
1998
Rooms refurbished
2011
Facade renovation
2023
Full renovation
⚖️ 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
Rooms
412
Floors
24
Elevators
6
Pools
2
Renovation history (sourced)
Sources record multiple renovations (2008–2023). The Chrono Score uses the most recent completed one.
Sources
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“Following an 18-month, full-property renovation, The Meridian Palace reopened in March 2023.”
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Frequently asked
When was The Meridian Palace built?+
The Meridian Palace (Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE) was built in 1962.
How old is The Meridian Palace?+
The Meridian Palace is 64 years old — it was built in 1962 and last renovated in 2023. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was The Meridian Palace last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2023.
What is the Chrono Score of The Meridian Palace?+
Its Chrono Score is 8.8/10 (Fresh) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 5-star rating.