The Meridian Palace
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Built 1962 · Last 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.”
How the Chrono Score is built
Pure freshness, never mixed with star rating. Read the methodology →
Facts
Rooms
412
Floors
24
Elevators
6
Pools
2
Sources
Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“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.
When was The Meridian Palace last renovated?+
Its most recent 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.