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Burj Dubai Boulevard, Downtown Burj Dubai, Dubai
+971-4-436-8888

The Address

Piercing through Dubai’s new shopping hub, The Address pops the bubble of intrigue surrounding its neighbouring Burj Dubai. While it may not be as high as the world’s tallest building i... read more

Crescent Road, The Palm Jumeirah , Dubai
+971-4-426-0760

Atlantis

Sol Kerzner’s flagship resort on Dubai’s Palm Jumeriah. Disneyesque castle. Largest water-themed park in the Middle East, superlatives covered. The guest entrance is ornate with golds a... read more

Al Sufouh Rd., Dubai Marina, Dubai
+971-4-399-4141

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina

Opulent beachside offering. Unsparing marble floors, crisp white walls and ornate 1920s architecture. Like a colonial mansion, if you discount the nightclub, range of gourmet restaurant... read more

Oud Metha Rd., Garhoud , Dubai
+971-4-324-8888

While the Pharaohs may well have been obscenely decadent, Dubaites are just plain rude with it. A taste of Cairo in Dubai. Noisy, encircled by traffic and transforming its city's landscape. It may ... read more

One Sheikh Zayed Road , Dubai
+971-4-501-8888

The Monarch Dubai

At number one Sheikh Zayed Road it wins the competition for the most prestigious hotel address hands down. Modern, sleek, five star extravagance. Not garish or ornate like its bling counterparts. E... read more

Dubailand, Dubai , Dubai
+971-4-8096100

Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa

Emerging from the desert as an Arabian icon, Bab Al Shams is the A-lister of the resort world. Wind towers, sandstone, and a whole lot more sand epitomize Middle Eastern decadence. Doesn’t ma... read more

Jumeirah Beach Rd., Dubai
+971-4-366-8888

Mina A’Salam

Coupling old school architecture with modern affluence. An Arabian Venice this lavish hotel is intertwined with clear waterways where romantic abras’ cruise by moonlight. Graceful wind towers... read more

Sheikh Zayed Rd. , Dubai
+971-4-343-8888

Shangri-La Hotel

Like another city in itself. Stunning architecturally. Grandiose presidential suite is bigger than some villas. Corners aren’t cut here with only the most expensive accessories on offer. Expe... read more

Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai
+971-4-366-8888

Al Qasr

A classic example of Dubai’s Midas touch. A brazen sister to Mina A’Salam. Even statuesque courtyard stallions are gold. Inside the flamboyancy continues. More flowers than Elton John&r... read more

Sheikh Zayed Road , Dubai
+971-4-343-3333

Dusit Thani Dubai

A gigantic glass fork pronged into the desert sand, injecting a flash of beauty on Dubai’s busiest road. Lording in the five-star category, it refreshingly steers clear of the obvious Ar... read more

Al Sufouh Road, Dubai Marina, Dubai
+971-4-399-1111

Hilton Dubai Jumeirah

Despite a somewhat dated (think 1980's) exterior, guests willingly throw money at the HIlton—maybe it's the name, maybe it's tradition. Luxury and relaxation are still, like all things in Dub... read more

Al Sufouh Rd., Jumeriah , Dubai
+971-4-399-9999

One & Only Royal Mirage

An Arabian palace hemmed in by a lush botanical garden. Where the ostentatious go to be ostentatious. Sheikhs mingle with Mariah Carey while expats dine above their means. Majestic fortress with su... read more

Dubailand, Dubai
+971-4-303-4222

Al Maha Desert Resort

Star Wars fans will appreciate the resemblance to Luke Skywalker’s pad. Encased by desert the resort offers a stunning insight into both the natural beauty of the Middle East and its man-made... read more

Al Sufouh Rd., Dubai Marina, Dubai
+971-4-399-4000

Ritz Carlton

Ritz by name, glitz by nature. Grand, marbled and gleaming with pride. Steering clear of Arabian chic it instead blends European formality with Scandinavian cool, setting itself apart from the pred... read more

Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai
+971-4-348-0000

Jumeirah Beach Hotel

A giant glass wave rising from the Gulf Sea. Outer grandeur, is an exciting example of Dubai’s penchant for experimental architecture. Inside is less inspiring. Rooms are spacious but d&eacut... read more

Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah, Dubai
+971-4-301-7600

Burj Al Arab

Proving beauty isn’t skin deep. The interior of Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab resembles the vomit of a five-year-old who’s overdosed on M&Ms. Gaudy, glaring and far too orange. ... read more