Editor’s pick
Beach resorts · Palm Jumeirah
Atlantis The Palm
Dubai’s family resort icon, with waterpark and aquarium on site
- Luxury
Good for: Families, Friends & groups
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Editor’s pick
Beach resorts · Palm Jumeirah
Atlantis The Royal
Statement architecture, sky pool and chef-led dining
- Luxury
Good for: Couples, Friends & groups
Editor’s pick
Hotels · Downtown Dubai
Address Downtown
Front-row seat for Burj Khalifa and the fountain
- Luxury
Good for: Couples, First-time visitors
Metro: Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall
Editor’s pick
Hotels · Downtown Dubai
Rove Downtown
Smart, central and fairly priced
- Value
Good for: First-time visitors, Friends & groups, Solo travellers
Editor’s pick
Beach resorts · Jumeirah
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
A wave-shaped classic with a long private beach
- Premium
Good for: Families
Editor’s pick
Boutique & heritage · Old Dubai: Bur Dubai & Deira
Al Seef Heritage Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton
Stay inside Dubai’s creekside heritage quarter
- Mid-range
Good for: Couples, First-time visitors
Beach resorts · Palm Jumeirah
One&Only The Palm
Quiet, low-rise luxury on the western crescent
- Luxury
Good for: Couples
Hotels · Downtown Dubai
Palace Downtown
Arabian-style calm in the middle of Downtown
- Luxury
Good for: Couples, First-time visitors
Metro: Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall
Hotels · Business Bay
The Lana, Dorchester Collection
Canal-side luxury from Dorchester Collection
- Luxury
Good for: Couples
Beach resorts · Jumeirah
Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
Beach resort calm, 15 minutes from Downtown
- Luxury
Good for: Couples, Families
Beach resorts · Jumeirah
Bulgari Resort Dubai
Italian design on a private island
- Luxury
Good for: Couples
Beach resorts · Dubai Marina & JBR
Address Beach Resort
JBR beachfront with a famous high-level pool
- Luxury
Good for: Couples, Friends & groups