When staying in a bucket list location like Dubai, you also need a perfect hotel to stay in. There is no greater feeling after a long day walking and discovering the city than coming back to your high-end hotel to enjoy all the luxury you have worked so hard for! But what luxury hotels are the very best and provide the most value in service, extras, and quality?
We've made a handy list of the best luxury hotels in Dubai, so you don't have to scour the internet finding a picture-perfect place to stay. These top hotels are in the high-range prices (between 200 and 1000 dollars a night), and therefore you will be handed an overview with the very best accommodations in the playground of the elite, Dubai!
Enjoy your luxurious stay my friends!
Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
“Located on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah Island and enjoys a private sandy beach, the 5-star Atlantis offers stunning views of the Arabian Gulf. It provides an underwater aquarium and complimentary access to the Aquaventure water park and the Lost Chambers Aquarium. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire property.
All the Arabian and oceanic décor inspired rooms feature a balcony with scenic views. They include a flat-screen satellite TV, a seating area, complimentary tea/coffee making facilities, and a minibar. Some rooms include a stunning large terrace with panoramic views of the palm or an oversized spa bath located in the center of the bathroom.
Dining options include Hakkasan, which serves authentic Cantonese cuisine in a modern setting. The award-winning Nobu restaurant serves contemporary Japanese cuisine with Arabian influences. Bread Street Kitchen Bar offers a signature British menu and delightful beverages from Gordon Ramsay. Guests can enjoy stunning views of The Palm and Dubai skyline while savoring the tastes of authentic Lebanese cuisine along with delicious beverages at Ayamna.
Guests enjoy complimentary access to Aquaventure, the largest waterpark in the Middle East, features the Tower of Neptune and the Tower of Poseidon packed with thrilling water slides. A water playground for younger guests is available. The Kids Club provides the best fully supervised entertainment for your children and with daily programs. The Zone offers teens a chance to hang out, dance, and play the latest video games. Wavehouse offers both dining and entertainment in one area where guests can enjoy good food and drinks, a play area for children and adults, a four-lane bowling alley, a state of the art wave machine, and more. Guests can enjoy facial and body treatments at the ShuiQi Spa. The gym provides personal fitness coaches.
The property offers a range of some of the world’s finest high-end boutiques and shops that cater to all of your holiday essentials. Guests also have the opportunity to book a helicopter ride for a 15-minute tour around Dubai or for Airport transportation.”
Biggest plus points;
+ Where do I even begin?! This is hotel-heaven!
+ Highly entertaining options for you to gawk at (like the aquarium!)
+ Also a perfect hotel for people with kids (like the waterpark!)
+ You could stay inside the hotel complex for a month and not get bored
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Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
“Featuring a beachfront , Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach is a luxurious 5-star resort featuring free Wi-Fi in all areas, a , 2 outdoor swimming pools, and a lavish spa. An indoor and a state-of-the-art fitness center are also available. Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain are a 15-minute drive away.
All rooms and suites at Four Seasons Resort Dubai are decorated in a modern style with a touch of Arabic elegance. Each suite includes a living area with a flat-screen TV and a dining area. PlayStation/Xbox are available upon request. The gleaming bathroom has a custom Murano glass pendant and features a deep soaking tub, mirror with built-in TV, and a separate rain shower.
For an eclectic dining experience head to SUQ with its dynamic market style or relax at Mercury lounge on the sixth floor overlooking Burj Khalifa. Hendricks bar, overlooking the sea, serves cigars and cocktails in a gentlemen’s club-inspired atmosphere. In-room dining is also available upon request.
The hotel has 2 tennis courts and a jogging track by the beach. There are special programs for younger guests designed to engage their minds in a casual, fun environment. In-house guests can enjoy the exclusivity and privacy of the cabanas and day villas.”
Biggest plus points;
+ This gorgeous resort has a private beach
+ Has all the amenities and options to make your stay perfect
+ Excellent bars and restaurants
+ Let's get married here!
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W Hotel Dubai – The Palm
“Set in Dubai, W Dubai – The Palm has a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool, and rooms with free WiFi access. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a bath, free toiletries, and a wardrobe. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms at the hotel come with a seating area.
A continental or buffet breakfast is available every morning at the property. Guests can dine in the on-site restaurant, which serves a variety of Italian and Latin American dishes. The property has a sauna. You can play squash at this 5-star hotel.”
Biggest plus points;
+ Located on The Palm, what an epic location!
+ Beautiful modern interior design
+ Great outdoor pools and relaxing area
+ This hotel is an attraction in itself, so much to see and do
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Jumeirah Beach Hotel
“This 5-star luxury Dubai hotel has a private beach and features over 10 restaurants and bars, 5 swimming pools, and a climbing wall. Guests staying at any Jumeirah Beach Hotel room can enjoy free unlimited access to Wild Wadi Waterpark™.
Jumeirah Beach Hotel’s rooms are spacious and have floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the Arabian Gulf. Each features a Widescreen Interactive HD LCD TV, evening turndown service, and free WiFi access.
Jumeirah Beach offers a wide variety of international cuisine including Argentinean and Italian. Many restaurants have a children’s menu. Refreshments are offered at the rooftop Lounge. Guests can enjoy refreshments and happy hours at Uptown bar overlooking the city skyline. The hotel has recently been renovated and all the rooms, public spaces, and few of the restaurants have been upgraded and refurbished!”
Biggest plus points;
+ A private beach for you and the kids
+ Location, location, location; right next to the Burj Al Arab
+ The interior and exterior is just exquisite
+ Includes unlimited access to the epic waterpark
Armani Hotel – Burj Khalifa
“Envisioned by fashion icon Giorgio Armani, this hotel has a private entrance and occupies 11 floors of Dubai’s iconic skyscraper, . It has a deluxe spa and has to the . Rooms of understated elegance feature curved lines and are decorated with Japanese tatami and fabrics. Modern appliances include flat-screen TVs with DVD, iPod docks and free WiFi.
Armani Hotel Dubai provides sophisticated dining options in each of its 7 . Armani Hashi serves Japanese cuisine with a modern twist and the renowned Armani Privé hosts the most popular club nights in town. Guests can relax at the extensive Armani Spa, offering personal treatments and sequential bathing. Dubai International Airport is a 20-minute drive from the property.”
Biggest plus points;
+ Located INSIDE the Burj Khalifa
+ Very stylish interior (!)
+ Probably the best location in town
+ They even have an Armani spa!
One&Only Royal Mirage Resort Dubai
Facing the bay of Palm Island and overlooking the Arabian Gulf, this luxury resort features 0.6 mi of beachfront and 65 acres of lush gardens. One&Only Royal Mirage is a 10-minute drive to Aquaventure Waterpark and Mall of the Emirates and a 20-minute drive to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. Guests staying for three nights or more at the One&Only Royal Mirage will benefit from a complimentary Aquaventure Waterpark at the nearby Atlantis The Palm, once per person per stay.
The Arabian Styled resort is made up of 3 distinct environments: The Palace, Arabian Court, and Residence & Spa. Each with unique rooms and themed restaurants. One&Only’s 8 restaurants serve gourmet dishes from all over the world, including the Mediterranean, Moroccan and Indo-European cuisine. Guests can enjoy fresh seafood and international cuisine by the beachfront with a clear visa of the water.
The resort offers leisure facilities including 3 large temperature-controlled swimming pools, 3 tennis courts, and a water sports center. For children, there is a “KidsOnly” Club with daily programs.
Biggest plus points;
+ Beautiful Arabic styled luxury resort
+ The level of detail in this resort.. wow!
+ Excellent location for your stay in Dubai
+ The spa area is like being in heaven
Book One&Only Royal Mirage here >>
The Burj Al-Arab
This 7-star luxury hotel is actually beyond our price point for this article, but we still love to mention this elite hotel. Prices per night start at 2.000 US dollars. And going up to 10-25-50k, depending on how insane your credit is. A night at this exclusive hotel is telling everything and everyone you've made it. This is where the elite, royalty, and high society wine and dine. And sleep like kings. Or should I say, sheiks?
“Located on its own island, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah features suites overlooking the sea, 9 signature restaurants, and a full-service spa. Guests may arrive at the property by chauffeur-driven fleets of Rolls-Royce's or alternatively by a dedicated helicopter transfer service. The terrace offers two swimming pools, 32 luxury cabanas, a restaurant, and a bar. Featuring floor to ceiling windows with a panoramic view of the Arabian Gulf, each suite includes an iPad, complimentary WiFi, a 21-inch iMac, and widescreen interactive HD TV. Bose iPhone docking station and media hub are also available. This is the creme de la creme, the very best of luxury hotels in Dubai.
The Sky View Bar is suspended 200 m above sea level where guests can enjoy afternoon tea and cocktails. Al Muntaha is the Burj Al Arab's signature fine-dining restaurant serving contemporary European cuisine. Located directly on the beach, Villa Beach restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner.
Talise Spa has both ladies and gentlemen’s relaxation areas feature an aqua retreat. Facilities include separate indoor infinity pools, hot tub and treatment rooms overlooking the Arabian Gulf complement the spa, along with saunas, steam rooms, and plunge pools. It features cabanas, sun loungers, along with views of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf. The Summersalt Beach Club is exclusive to Jumeirah Al Naseem and Burj Al Arab Jumeirah suite guests. All guests will get access to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel private beach.”
Biggest plus points;
+ The only 7-star hotel in the world
+ The very best service in the world
+ Sleep, dine, and relax like a king/sheik
+ You have won the game of success
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