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Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Dubai

Sheikh Zayed Rd - Dubai, United Arab Emirates (show on map)

The Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates is a truly surreal spot where desert heat meets alpine chill. Opened in 2006, this luxury property is famous for its direct integration with the Mall of the Emirates, giving guests immediate access to over 600 shops and the world-renowned Ski Dubai, an indoor snow park complete with real snow and active slopes.

The hotel’s design is a clever nod to its unusual surroundings. Wimberly Interiors led a major renovation, incorporating “icy” elements like crystal accents, cool blue-grey color palettes, and light fixtures shaped like blocks of ice to contrast with the arid Dubai climate. The crown jewels of the property are the 20 Aspen Chalets; 15 of these are ski chalets that provide a cozy, lodge-style aesthetic with faux stone fireplaces and direct, stunning views of the snowy ski slopes.

Beyond the winter theme, the hotel is a hub for high-end hospitality. It features infinity pools, a bespoke spa, and an impressive collection of restaurants, including Salero Tapas & Bodega. A fun piece of trivia: when the building underwent a massive exterior refurbishment a few years back, the work was carried out by a team of 30 abseilers, allowing the project to be completed almost entirely without guests even noticing.

Location-wise, you’re perfectly positioned on Sheikh Zayed Road. You are just a short drive from iconic landmarks like the Burj Khalifa, the Museum of the Future, and the distinctive sail-shaped Burj Al Arab, making it a brilliant base for exploring the city.

Expert reviews

CNN review:

“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.”

Forbes review:

“The stately Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, with its regal domes and impressive façades, has the unusual distinction of being a ski resort in the Dubai desert.”

Telegraph review:

“This novel snow-and-sun destination – famous for offering cosy ski chalets in the desert – is also a magnet for shoppers, attached to an indoor ski park and Mall of the Emirates. From Valencian paella to Levantine falafels, the food is another draw, best enjoyed between exotic cocktails at Noir bar.”

Guest rating

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 12th in Dubai


This an aggregated guest review rating of Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Dubai. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money

88.2 %

Ranked 9th in Dubai


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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Walid

27 June 2026

It was magical

Overall kempinsky hotel Mets my expectations..

Room key didn’t work for some time

4.0
Nelson

21 June 2026

Nice property with a potential for growth

Central location to a number of Dubai related businesses

Lack of hot water in the bathroom especially in the morning hours

5.0
Mohamed

18 June 2026

Best leadership & management led to this professionalism and perfection ,

Every member of the hotel Team was doing great

Nil

5.0
Kotaiba

17 June 2026

For sure i will stay again and again and again the hotle A++++++++

The fastest hotel service i ever seen and the staff very very friendly

The room to far from the elevator

5.0
Suhaib

16 June 2026

Here’s a polished review-style paragraph: My stay at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates was truly memorable. Upon arr

My stay at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates was exceptional from start to finish. The welcoming atmosphere and outstanding hospitality made me feel valued from the moment I arrived. The staff were professional, friendly, and always ready to assist with a smile. One of the hotel’s greatest advantages is its prime location, directly connected to Mall of the Emirates, providing easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment. The breakfast was another highlight of the stay, offering a wide variety of fresh and delicious options that catered to different tastes. Overall, the combination of excellent service, perfect location, and outstanding breakfast made my experience truly memorable.

5.0
Amani

15 June 2026

Good explanation for next time

Every thing was amazing

5.0
Natalia

14 June 2026

Great hotel with excellent service, comfortable rooms and a fantastic location. Enjoyed my stay and would happily return

Great hotel with excellent service, comfortable rooms and a fantastic location. Enjoyed my stay and would happily return!

Great hotel with excellent service, comfortable rooms and a fantastic location. Enjoyed my stay and would happily return!

5.0
Amit

14 June 2026

Great location, even better staff and well looked after

Great location, not just for the mall but general for getting around Dubai. The staff here are all amazing! They really took care of us and ensured our stay was pleasant and memorable.

4.5
Shamsa83

13 June 2026

The hotel for a full experience in Mall of the Emirates

The service was impeccable and the location and the hotel's direct access to the mall was extremely convenient. The bed was extremely comfortable

The room in the pictures felt a bit bigger but when we came in it was smaller and felt stuffed. I didn't like that the view to ski dubai which was the selling point of this room was not clear..the windows were not clean and we were informed that people in ski dubai can see us in the room so that was disappointing because most of the time we had to pull the curtains close

5.0
Amy

11 June 2026

Super service in a fantastic location!

So comfortable and great location but most of all the AMAZING STAFF- especially Paula. We were so well looked after and the service was above and beyond from everyone. Even the lifeguard at the pool noticed when we were hot and brought iced towels. Over and above!

Nothing!

5.0
Annette

10 June 2026

My goal was to unwind and and I certainly did that.

The staff were extremely helpful and always with a smile

The spa. I felt rushed and the other guests lacked spa etiquette. Talking loud on phones and with each other. Th woman who did my treatment was not forthcoming. (Ami)

4.5
Gai

9 June 2026

Had a wonderful stay and would definitely rebook when next in Dubai

The location is excellent with direct access to the Mall of the Emirates. Room was very spacious, very large and comfortable bed and amenities were generous.

The hot water took a very long time to come on when having a shower and lifts were slow even though there was a number of them.

5.0
Neelam

8 June 2026

Amazing experience can’t praise much about this hotel

Property is amazing .. it was our 2nd time and we had some expectations from our past experience and they delivered again.. special thanks to Vafa director of quality .... who was checking us up time to time about our stay and went extra mile to help us..

I can’t remember any of those things right now

5.0
Monica

6 June 2026

Monixa Takes on Dubai

Everything about this hotel is top notch..
The Location, The services and oh the staffs i.meam all of them from the concieges the guys at the door, the cleaners they make an amazing team.

This time was the closing of the exit from the spa...
As a shopperholic that was a easy access to slip in and out.

5.0
Khaled

4 June 2026

The staff at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay

The staff at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable.the rooms were spacious and spotless, The food was excellent.

5.0
Sudhir

26 May 2026

Excellent and Peaceful

Neat and clean

Everything was fine

5.0
Khaldoun

23 May 2026

Best hotel in Dubai

Great service and brilliant stuff

Nothing

5.0
Nazek

14 May 2026

Very pleasant stay

Clean and very efficient staff , the breakfast was excellent

A bit confusing entrance to hotel

4.0
Gulan

2 May 2026

We loved our stay will certainly go back!

The location is great, the bed is amazingly comfortable, the staff are super welcoming and nice. We got a free upgrade which was great ofcourse 😊 its very clean.

The food options and seating of the breakfast is limited, the towels at the pool were abit old.

4.5
Susan

1 May 2026

Room was nice and clean with a good view.

Staff were very professional and friendly.
Close to the Mall

Arrived at Hotel approximately 3.am and had to pay for the Day before to secure the room.
Under the circumstances I thought the hotel would have waived the payment and glad we chose the Kempinski. Arriving 7 hrs before we could check in.
Breakfast was very loud and crowed . Hygiene was a concern . People handling food and children handling good and putting food back . We only had cereal and juice . Coffee.

5.0
Ilya

29 April 2026

Top class hotel, memorable stay

Spacious, modern, clean, comfortable, luxurious. The largest and most sophisticated gym I’ve ever seen in a hotel.

There’s nothing not to like about it. It’s a great hotel.

If I absolutely had to pick something, gym closes at 10pm. I wish it ran until midnight.

5.0
Susan

29 April 2026

Very nice , clean and friendly Hotel.

Breakfast in Lounge overcrowded and very noisy.
Breakfast Buffett looked delicious however we stayed away from it and only had cereal with fruit.
Hygiene was our concern . Hand sanitizing was not encouraged , people and children touching food .

Staff serving Buffett and Sanitizing encouraged.

4.5
Anisa

23 April 2026

Convenience and comfort summed up. Front desk are extremely helpful and accommodating

Location and accessibility

Cleanliness could have been better

5.0
Tanya

20 April 2026

Luxurious stay, well worth the money!

Excellent hotel - cannot fault them at all!
I am a small eater, so absolutely loved small tapas / snacks at the executive lounge. The [free!] cocktails were delightful. The staff are very well trained and exceptionally courteous. Will return, as soon as the current conflict is over.

5.0
Tanya

20 April 2026

Very very good!

Everything was wonderful.

5.0
Ismaeil

18 April 2026

Will definitely make it my usual spot

Wonderful staff and beautiful hotel.

Everything was perfect.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kids' meals (additional charge)
  • - Kid-friendly buffet
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits
  • - Coffee house on site

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Barber/beauty shop
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Car hire
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area
  • - Minimarket on site

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Currency exchange
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - ATM/cash machine on site
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Sauna
  • - Fitness centre
  • - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
  • - Skiing
  • - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Spa facilities
  • - Steam room
  • - Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • - Foot bath
  • - Spa/wellness packages
  • - Fitness
  • - Personal trainer
  • - Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • - Movie nights (additional charge)
  • - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
  • - Happy hour (additional charge)
  • - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
  • - Live music/performance
  • - Live sport events (broadcast)

Outdoors

  • - Terrace
  • - Outdoor pool
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor pool (all year)
  • - Outdoor furniture

Entertainment & family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Ski

  • - Ski storage
  • - Ski school (additional charge)
  • - Ski equipment hire on site
  • - Ski pass vendor
  • - Ski-to-door access

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Accessible parking

Pool and wellness

  • - Pool bar
  • - Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • - Sun umbrellas
  • - Swimming pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Face masks for guests available
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