A Guide to Dubai’s Best Hotels and Resorts

National, 21st November, 2025: With a portfolio of 819 establishments offering more than 152,000 keys, Dubai’s hotel and accommodation sector caters to all types of travellers, no matter their tastes, budget or needs. Be it families with kids, couples seeking a romantic getaway, or solo travellers, there’s accommodation to suit all – in the city, by the beach or even in the middle of Dubai’s majestic desert.

Here’s a comprehensive round-up of Dubai’s top hotels and resorts, ensuring every traveller finds their perfect stay — whether in the heart of the city, by the beach or amidst Dubai’s tranquil desert landscapes:

Luxury

• Atlantis The Royal, crafted by leading designers, architects and artists, is a ultra-luxury resort with 795 rooms, suites and signature penthouses, each offering incredible views of the Dubai skyline and the Arabian Gulf. Ranked at No.6 on The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 list, Atlantis The Royal also offers more than anywhere in the world
• Opened in March 2025, and a new entry at No.20 on The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 list, the five-star Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab resort has a hotel with 386 rooms and suites, 82 luxury residences, an 82-berth superyacht marina, and a range of dining experiences
• Designed by architectural studio Foster + Partners, The Lana is the Dorchester Collection’s first hotel in the region. The striking 30-storey interconnected property in Business Bay has 225 rooms and suites, various dining concepts, an elegant rooftop lounge, and the first Dior Spa in the UAE.

Urban Chic

• The new Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG is the world's tallest all-hotel tower, boasting more than 1,000 rooms and suites across 80-plus floors. This 365-metre structure includes eight restaurants and lounges; three stunning outdoor pools – including the highest infinity pool in the world, Tattu Skypool; a fitness centre, a spa; and a 360-degree observation deck with views of the marina, Palm Jumeirah, and the Arabian Gulf
• The Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai is a luxury hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road within the Wasl Tower. It features the region's tallest ceramic façade, 259 rooms and suites, 224 residences, fine dining restaurants, a helipad, and a two-floor spa

Beach

• The Jumeirah Beach Hotel stands out for its sweeping design that represents a breaking wave. Thanks to its signature curves, each of the 599 rooms and suites offer prime sea views, with many overlooking the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab. The hotel is also home to the popular Wild Wadi Waterpark, to which free access is granted to all Jumeirah guests in the city
• Bulgari Resort Dubai’s palatial-like beachfront property boasts stunning views of the skyscrapers dominating Dubai’s skyline. Bulgari’s luxury marina offers an exclusive ‘dock and dine’ service for yacht owners, including free berthing for four hours while using one of the resort’s dining outlets and is home to the two-MICHELIN-starred Il Ristorante-Niko Romito

Desert

• For an unforgettable experience, there are various options in Dubai’s desert. The eco-focused Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai is an adults-only oasis nestled in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. The five-star property has 42 private villas all with their own pool blending seamlessly into the desert dunes
• Family-friendly Bab Al Shams Desert Resort is just a 45-minute drive from the city. Meaning ‘gateway to the sun’ in Arabic, Dubai’s oldest desert resort has a range of activities, and guests can also enjoy dining experiences at Al Hadheerah and Zala restaurants, Anwā rooftop lounge, and Ninive lounge

All-inclusive

• JA The Resort is an enormous beachfront destination that’s home to three hotels: JA Lake View Hotel, JA Palm Tree Court, and JA Beach Hotel. Each property offers an all-inclusive vacation package, enabling visitors to dine across the resort’s 25 restaurants and lounges. There’s a wealth of family fun to enjoy onsite, including a nine-hole golf course, an equestrian centre, shooting club, scuba diving lessons, mini golf, water sports, kids’ club, seven swimming pools, tennis academy and a spa
• Located on Palm Jumeirah’s East Crescent, the all-inclusive Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites is a family destination offering a private beach, wellness facilities at the Turkish-inspired Anjana Spa, a kids’ club, and six dining venues. Leisure activities include yoga on the beach, water sports and full workout programmes

Spa and wellness

• SLS Dubai in Business Bay has the Ciel Spa which features a state-of-the-art fitness centre, the world’s highest overflow pool, and an IV therapy facility. The hotel also offers ‘yoga in the sky’ at the Ciel Spa Terrace, on Level 69
• Described as Dubai’s ‘first fitness and recovery hotel’, SIRO One Za’abeel integrates wellbeing into its overall offering with sleep-optimised rooms and innovative facilities like the Fitness Lab, a state-of-tleghe-art fitness floor with specialised workout studios, and spectacular views of Dubai’s landmarks

Family

• The colossal Atlantis, The Palm is a prime example of a resort that caters to one and all – especially families. It has 1,538 hotel rooms, 21 restaurants, 1.4kms of private beach, an aquarium, as well as the fun-packed Aquaventure waterpark. Perched at the very tip of the crescent on Palm Jumeirah, this resort is a destination in its own right
• LEGOLAND Hotel, also at Dubai Parks and Resorts, is the first of its kind in the region and serves as an ideal base for families visiting Dubai’s theme parks and attractions. The hotel has 250 rooms and suites, all designed and decorated with different LEGO themes: Adventure, Kingdom, Pirates, Friends and NINJAGO. Guests can also dine at the themed Bricks Family Restaurant.

Couples

• Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort is a luxury getaway offering exclusive seaside stays for couples. Combining Thai-inspired hospitality, a 400m private beach and special spa rituals, it promises a serene vacation that’s still within easy reach of the city’s many urban spoils. Offering a range of over-water villas, Anantara The Palm is also known for luxe rooms with direct access to charming swimming lagoons
• Aside from its signature spa, fitness centre and other top-notch facilities, couples staying at Address Beach Resort can take advantage of its prime location on The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residences (JBR). Guests can also enjoy breathtaking views from the hotel’s most striking feature – the almost 1,000ft-high infinity pool located on the 77th floor.

Solo travellers

• Designed with young and solo travellers in mind, the modern Mama Shelter hotel brand has brought its affordable and edgy style to Business Bay. Opened in December 2024, the four-star ‘lifestyle’ hotel has 197 rooms and 204 residences with cutting-edge elements by Mama’s Design Studio, as well as four swimming pools, a multi-purpose gym, outdoor cinema and an Italian trattoria-style restaurant
• If you’re travelling solo then why not opt for a quirky stay at 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central. Overlooking the Museum of the Future, the hotel offers 434 rooms and suites, five restaurants and lounges, a rooftop pool and Dubai’s first mixed-use rooftop sauna, and Cinema Akil on the ground-level outdoor atrium which operates from November to May

History and heritage

• Luxury meets history along the banks of Dubai Creek at the Al Seef Heritage Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton, where guests take a journey through time while still having contemporary comforts. With the heritage-inspired architecture including intricate details, arched doorways and wind towers, guests will feel as if they have been transported to a bygone era
• Explore the rich history of Arabian Boutique Hotel, an Emirati boutique property in Old Dubai. The hotel boasts 10 luxurious rooms and suites offering views of the Arabian Gulf, totaling 20 rooms and suites spread across two houses – eight suites in one and 12 uniquely designed rooms in the other.

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