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We list the best hotels, hostels, B&Bs and guesthouses in Dubai as recommended by travel experts from CNN, Lonely Planet, Frommer’s, Fodor’s, New York Times and more. All hotel recommendations have been referenced with customer reviews and we only listed places that have at least a 4 out of 5-star customer review rating.
“Mandarin Oriental did their homework when launching in the Middle East. The Asian heavyweight’s ornate urban low rise is spread across a prime patch of affluent Jumeirah. A Prada-draped mix of locals and expats are already elbowing for tables at the sunlight Noor lounge.”
Featured in CN Traveler’s Best New Hotels of 2019.
“Exuding the feel of an exclusive private estate, it has rambling gardens, several pools and Moorish-influenced suites daubed with teal and purple colour accents and outfitted with all requisite 21st-century tech touches.”
“Since rising off Jumeirah Beach in 1999, the Burj has been the symbol for Dubai as much as the Eiffel Tower is for Paris. And despite fierce competition, this homegrown star is still regarded with a mixture of affection and awe.”
Featured in CN Traveler’s 2020 Gold List.
“The most romantic resort in Dubai, this hotel has four different hotels to choose from; while they differ in appearance and amenities, they are all tranquil, private, and spacious.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Dubai.
“Al Qasr offers a distinctive Arabic flavor. Step inside the lobby and the scent of freshly cut rose petals — which are scattered into a center pool — hits you square on, while rooms look out onto Arabesque waterways and the Persian Gulf.”
“City explorers with a romantic streak will be utterly enchanted by this low-lying, luxe lakefront contender with its winning alchemy of old-world class and Arabic aesthetics. Rooms are chic and understated.”
“Not only is the five-star Kempinski hotel a shopper’s dream (it’s attached to Mall of the Emirates), it looks out onto the most bizarre scene in the desert — Ski Dubai, one of the largest manmade ski slopes on the planet.”
“Tailor-made for wallet-watching globetrotters, Rove is a hip launch pad with sassy, contemporary decor and such millennial must-haves as a an outdoor pool for chilling, a 24-hour gym, a industrial-styled cafe plus a hangover-friendly 2pm checkout.”
“Opened in 2014 on Palm Jumeirah island, the 319-room Waldorf-Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah is a palatial spread.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Dubai.
“The Dubai Al Barsha is Accor Adagio’s largest and arguably most luxurious property, with 199 Champagne-hued apartments featuring state-of-the-art kitchens, private laundry facilities and sweeping views of the Dubai skyline and the Burj Al Arab.”
“Though in the moderate range, you still get five-star accommodation at the Amwaj Rotana. For half the price of the luxury resorts you get a room on JBR Walk, the area where locals show off their souped-up Jeeps and million-dollar Ferraris.”
“This charmer occupies a century-old wind-tower house smack dab in the Al Fahidi Historic District, off Al Fahidi St. Its 13 compact rooms sport whitewashed walls decorated with art that picks up on local themes.”
“Amid the historic quarter’s galleries and shops, Orient Guest House occupies an Old World courtyard house with 11 rooms of traditional Arabian furniture and fabrics.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Dubai.
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Dubai is an emirate and a city in the United Arab Emirates famous for its ultramodern architecture, shopping complexes, and vibrant nightlife. The city is the home to Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower with a length of 830 meters, as well as Dubai Fountain.
Some of the best neighborhoods of Dubai are:
Al Quoz
Al Quoz is a hip neighborhood that is home to urbane locals and visitors. It is an area where the arts and music community collaborate for exhibitions, concerts and Good Vibes market. The neighborhood has chic cafés such as RAW Coffee Company and Tom & Serg.
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a neighborhood that is renowned as a finance and commercial hub in the city. DIFC also has various art galleries that encourages art scene in the city. Furthermore, the neighborhood also has some stylish restaurants in the city.
Deira
Deira is among the oldest neighborhoods in the city and it is different from the other neighborhoods in the city. The neighborhood also has Spice Souks, Gold Souks, Bastakiya, and Dubai Museum.
Dubai Design District
Dubai Design District is a neighborhood that is about arts, design, fashion, and all the things that are contemporary and creative. The neighborhood hosts pop-up exhibitions as well as concerts and fashion shows. In this neighborhood, it is not uncommon to find people grabbing some coffee, going to meeting, checking out latest design and fashion scene.
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Jumeirah Lake Towers is a chilled out and cool neighborhood that has exceptional food outlets that offers unique ethnic foods. It is also an area with offices and skyscrapers.
Also check out our travel guide about the best areas to stay in Dubai.
If you're looking for a cheap hotel in Dubai, then book Orient Guest House. It's an excellent budget hotel offering great value for money. It's in a good location, it's been recommended by travel experts and the hotel has excellent customer reviews.
You like some luxury but don't like the famous chain hotels. If you're looking for the best boutique hotel in Dubai, you should check out Taj Dubai. It's a very cool hotel that has been highly recommended by travelers and experts.
Also check out our list of the best boutique hotels in Dubai, it's a manually curated list of the most unique and romantic hotels in the city.
If money isn't a problem and you're looking for a luxury hotel in Dubai, then go for Resort One&Only The Palm. The hotel offers excellent service, it's in a top location, it has been rated very highly by previous guests and renowned travel critics have recommended it. Also check out our list of the best luxury hotels in Dubai, it's a manually curated list of the most exclusive 5-star hotels in the city.
Looking for a good and affordable private room or cozy dorm in Dubai? Check out Dubai Beach Host. The hostel has been highly rated by backpackers. Also check out our list of the best hostels in Dubai.
Try Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates or Hotel Amwaj Rotana Jumeirah Beach if you're looking for a delicious breakfast. Both Dubai hotels have excellent customer review ratings for breakfast.
For a 3-star hotel you have to pay around $60 per night and for a 4-star hotel you would be looking at $100 per night. If you're after a luxury 5-star Dubai hotel then you can expect to pay around $250 per night.
If you're looking for a room with a view, then try the Hotel Palace Downtown, it offers some amazing views of fountains in Dubai.
Looking for a dive in a nice swimming pool? Try Resort One&Only The Palm or the One&Only Royal Mirage Hotel, both have excellent reviews for their swimming pools.
Dubai Red Dune Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandboarding & BBQ. Take a dune drive across the red sands outside Dubai while exploring the desert by 4WD vehicle. You’ll experience the thrill of dune bashing, sandboarding, and a camel ride. Price: $41.
Dubai Burj Khalifa: Level 124 & 125. Witness unforgettable, panoramic views over Dubai from the observation deck of the iconic Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building. Let your jaw hit the floor as you are elevated up 125 floors to fantastic 360-degree views over the Arabian Gulf. Price: $30.
Dubai Guided Sightseeing Boat Tours. Step aboard your high-speed craft at Dubai Marina, and hold the rails as your skipper opens the throttle and speeds you over the waves. Whizz around the man-made archipelago of Palm Jumeirah. Price: $43.
More things to do in Dubai
Dubai is the largest and most populous city in the United Arab Emirates and as well as being the capital of the Emirate of Dubai. Dubai is a global city and a business hub of the Middle East; it is a major transport hub for both passengers and cargo.
Dubai used to be famous for its oil revenue, but the city has diversified into more sectors ranging from tourism, aviation, real estate and financial services. The city is popular worldwide for its large construction projects and sports events; the Burj Khalifa particularly the most popular in the city, it is the tallest building in the world.
Dubai has a very robust hospitality industry with several five-star hotels and resorts located in the city. The city also has a rich and large collection of buildings with various architectural designs and styles. Much modern interpretation of Islamic architecture is found in the city which is becoming more popular worldwide.
The city has a magnificent skyline with several skyscrapers and high-rise buildings located in the city. Dubai is home to the world’s only 7-star hotel, the Burj Al Arab. The luxury hotel is only one of the numerous grandiose hospitality centers scattered throughout the city.
If you like our list of best hotels in Dubai, then you should also check out our selection of boutique hotels in Abu Dhabi or luxury hotels in Mumbai.
Check out our other articles about Dubai:
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Where to stay in Dubai
Best boutique hotels in Dubai
Best luxury hotels in Dubai