Where to stay in Dubai

Hotels · Sheikh Zayed Road & Trade Centre

ibis One Central

Budget rooms in a central, Metro-friendly spot

• Value

Good for: Business trips, Solo travellers

Metro: World Trade Centre

Hotels · Sheikh Zayed Road & Trade Centre

Rove Trade Centre

Good-value Rove near the World Trade Centre

• Value

Good for: Business trips, First-time visitors, Solo travellers

Hotels · DIFC

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre

Polished luxury among DIFC’s galleries and restaurants

• Luxury

Good for: Business trips, Couples

Metro: Financial Centre

Hotels · Business Bay

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

Open during a phased room renovation in 2026; ask for a renovated room when booking.

Huge, central and full of restaurants

• Premium

Good for: Business trips, Friends & groups

Metro: Business Bay

Boutique & heritage · Business Bay

Hyde Hotel Dubai

Lively Business Bay stay with skyline views

• Premium

Good for: Couples, Friends & groups

Hotels · Business Bay

Renaissance Business Bay Hotel, Dubai

Mid-priced Marriott comfort near the canal

• Mid-range

Good for: Business trips, Couples

Hotels · Business Bay

Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Business Bay

Dependable value near Downtown

• Value

Good for: Business trips, Solo travellers

Hotels · Dubai Marina & JBR

Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai

Marina grand hotel with two-Michelin-star Row on 45

• Luxury

Good for: Business trips, Couples, Friends & groups

Metro: Sobha Realty (formerly Dubai Marina)

Beach resorts · Dubai Marina & JBR

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai

Classic low-rise beach resort on JBR

• Luxury

Good for: Couples, Families

Beach resorts · Dubai Marina & JBR

Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa

Established Marina beach resort with gardens

• Premium

Good for: Couples, Families

Beach resorts · Dubai Marina & JBR

Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort

Relaxed family beach hotel at JBR

• Premium

Good for: Families

Beach resorts · Dubai Marina & JBR

Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach

On The Walk at JBR, beach across the promenade

• Premium

Good for: Couples, Friends & groups