As an international hub, Dubai has a wide range of hotels and resorts to select from. When a city has several hotels, some are likely to shine brighter than others. If you’re planning a trip to Dubai and need a place to stay, here are the best 10 hotels in the city!
1) ATLANTIS THE PALM DUBAI
Location: Crescent Rd – The Palm Jumeirah – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Built: September 24, 2008
Atlantis the Palm is located on Dubai’s most prestigious real estate: the Palm Island, a man-made island. This hotel is located at the pinnacle of this marvel and provides visitors with great amenities to enhance their stay. The hotel is surrounded by the beautiful Arabian Gulf. The hotel has about 1500 rooms and suites, including underwater suites!
2) TAJ DUBAI
Location: Burj Khalifa Street – Business Bay – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Built: 2015
This spectacular Indian-themed hotel is conveniently positioned in the heart of Dubai’s business harbor, just minutes from the city center. In fact, the hotel provides a free shuttle service to and from the Downtown District.
From the hotel’s rooftop, you can see the Burj Khalifa. The rooms are spacious and well-appointed, with all of the modern conveniences. The bathrooms include marble fittings as well.
The Taj Dubai delivers a traditional combination of modern and contemporary food in its several restaurants. One of the hotel’s most well-known restaurants, The Eloquent Elephant restaurant, provides traditional British cuisine. After a long day of touring, guests can relax in the Byzantium lounge!
3) ADDRESS SKY VIEW
Location: Emaar Square Area, Downtown Dubai 111969 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Built: 2019
Address Sky View hotel is situated roughly two and a half kilometers away from Mercato Beach. The hotel offers luxurious accommodation with free Wi-Fi, and parking, and has an infinity pool, which has the perfect view of Burj Khalifa while relaxing. There is a fitness center available as well and 24/7 room service for all the guests in this hotel. Moreover, to make it convenient for international guests, the hotel also has a currency exchange to help you accelerate your Dubai exploration as soon as you get there.
4) FOUR SEASONS DUBAI AT JUMEIRAH BEACH
Location: 2 Jumeirah St – Jumeirah – Jumeirah 2 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Built: November, 2014
The Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach brings a refreshing change to Dubai’s hotel scene with its modern take on architecture. The hotel’s architecture lines up perfectly with the downtown vibe that central Dubai flaunts. The lobby of the hotel itself is huge and there are large glass windows which extend from the floor to the ceiling. Four Seasons Dubai offers its guests a total of 237 accommodation spaces which also include 49 suits. The hotel is situated as such that it offers a splendid view of the Arabian Gulf on one side and the Burj Khalifa on the other.
5) Shangri-La DUBAI
Location: Sheikh Zayed Rd Near Financial Metro Station – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Built: July 2003
Shangri-La is a 5-star Asian-themed hotel situated along the Shiekh Zayed Road. The hotel is just 10 minutes away from Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa.
Guests can enjoy luxury accommodation in one of the 302 elegantly designed rooms. The rooms sport a geometric design that looks both modern and chic. Every room has a TV, desks, and a fully-stocked minibar. The bathrooms have deep-soaking tubs and walk-in showers.
The ikandy ultra lounge at the Shangri-La Hotel offers the guests an opportunity to relax with spectacular views of the Burj Khalifa and signature cocktails and shisha.
6) ONE&ONLY THE PALM
Location: West Crescent, Palm – Jumeirah – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Built: November 15, 2010
One & Only the Palm is located at the private peninsula of the Palm Island crescent. This hotel is unique as it is a low-rise boutique oasis surrounded by a lush green landscaped area. The inside of this hotel sports the chic contemporary architectural design. There are a total of 90 rooms and 4 separate beach-front villas for guests to enjoy. The culinary experience at this hotel is also marvelous as it is overseen by three-Michelin-stars Chef Yannick Alléno.
7) ARMANI HOTEL DUBAI
Location: Burj Khalifa – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd – Downtown Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Built: April 27, 2010
The Armani hotel in Dubai is more than just a hotel – it is a luxury statement. This hotel is located within the Burj Khalifa and offers 160 rooms and 144 residencies. The hotel is split up on different levels in the Burj Khalifa with the main hotel being up to the 8th floor from ground up and the rest of it on the 38th and 39th floor. The residencies are situated on levels 9 to 16. The design of the hotel and everything inside was personally designed by Giorgio Armani himself!
8) BURJ AL ARAB
Location: شارع جميرا، – Umm Suqeim 3 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Built: December 1999
Burj Al Arab in Dubai is one of the most recognizable hotels across the globe. The sail-shaped silhouette of this hotel shadows over the Arabian Gulf and makes a luxury statement across downtown Dubai. This hotel is more than just a place for a simple get away – it is a fashion statement, a global icon. Important to mention here that although self-proclaimed, this hotel is still the only 7-star hotel in the world! There are no rooms in this hotel. Residents stay in oversized suites which are split across two floors. The two floors of this hotel are connected by marble staircases. Everything form the lobby to the bathrooms scream royalty and luxury in the Burj Al Arab.
9) THE BVLGARI RESORT DUBAI
Location: Jumeirah Bay Island – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Built: December 2017
The Bvlgari resort in Dubai is situated on a man-made gulf known as the Jumeirah Bay. This bay is connected to the mainland Dubai by a 300 m bridge – the only way in and out of this property connecting the hotel to the rest of Dubai. If you haven’t yet figured it out, this hotel is pretty big on making a design statement, which is hardly surprising as it was designed by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel himself.
10) PULLMAN DUBAI DOWNTOWN
Location: Marasi Dr – Business Bay – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Built: 2015
Pullman Dubai is another 5-star cosmopolitan hotel in Dubai which is known for its luxurious treatment of the guests.
The hotel offers luxury rooms and suites spread across 19 floors of the hotel. Every room comes with all the basic luxury amenities while the bathrooms have marble fittings and deep-soaking bath-tubs.
The location of this hotel is central and just minutes away from Burj Khalifa and other tourist attractions. The hotel can be easily accessed as it is situated on the main Sheikh Zayed Road.
