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Sofitel Dubai Downtown: a p...

There is a particular rhythm to Downtown after dark: traffic still flowing beneath the towers, …

Mercure Gold Hotel Dubai: a...

Mercure Gold Hotel Dubai sits on Al Mina Road, in that in-between part of the …

Mariana Hotel Deira Dubai: ...

Deira has its own pace: busy pavements, spice-scented lanes, late dinners and Creek-side views that …

Vida Creek Harbour Dubai: a...

Vida Creek Harbour Dubai sits in the quieter, newer face of the city: broad promenades, …

Grandeur Residences Palm Ju...

Grandeur Residences Palm Jumeirah sits on the quieter side of the island, with broad sea …

W Dubai The Palm: a polishe...

There are hotels that feel like somewhere to sleep, and then there are places that …

Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Medi...

For travellers who like Dubai polished but not overly stiff, Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media …

Canal Central Hotel Busines...

Set beside the water in one of the city’s fastest-moving districts, Canal Central Hotel Business …

Four Points by Sheraton She...

For travellers who like Dubai to feel close, quick and properly connected, Four Points by …

W Dubai The Palm: a polishe...

Set on the crescent of the island, W Dubai The Palm is not the sort …

Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan D...

For travellers landing late, changing plans on the fly, or simply wanting a smoother start …

Al Khoory Atrium Hotel Duba...

Al Barsha is not Dubai’s loudest district, and that is rather the point. It sits …

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel D...

The twin towers of JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai are hard to miss, even in …

Anantara The Palm Dubai Res...

There is a particular mood to Palm Jumeirah after sunset. The heat softens, the sea …

Raffles Dubai: a polished b...

Raffles Dubai sits beside Wafi City, close to the medical district and within easy reach …

Wyndham Residences The Palm...

For travellers who want the sea, skyline views and a little more breathing room than …

Novotel Dubai Al Barsha: a ...

Set close to the city’s fast-moving business spine, Novotel Dubai Al Barsha suits travellers who …

Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf: a d...

Set within the waterways and garden paths of Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, an evening in …

Cube Hotel Deira Dubai: a p...

Deira is not the part of Dubai that tries too hard to impress at first …

Orchid Hotel Dubai: a Deira...

For travellers who prefer old Dubai’s energy over polished, silent resort corridors, Orchid Hotel Dubai …

Sheraton Mall of the Emirat...

Dubai can feel enormous until you stay somewhere that puts the essentials within easy reach. …

Super 8 by Wyndham Dubai De...

For travellers who prefer a lively neighbourhood over glossy resort corridors, Super 8 by Wyndham …

Media Rotana Dubai: a polis...

For travellers who want Dubai to feel less like a checklist and more like a …

ibis Deira Creekside Dubai:...

For visitors who prefer the older, busier side of the city, ibis Deira Creekside Dubai …

The George Hotel Dubai: a d...

For travellers who prefer old Dubai to the glossy rush of the Marina, The George …

Studio M Hotel Arabian Plaz...

For visitors who prefer Dubai without the constant rush of Downtown, Studio M Hotel Arabian …

Dubai, Dubai Production Cit...

Dubai Production City is not the first district people picture when they think of velvet …

Dubai, Dubai Desert Conserv...

There are Dubai stays built around rooftop queues, polished lobbies and late bookings. Then there …

Armada Avenue Hotel JLT: a ...

Armada Avenue Hotel JLT sits in a part of Dubai that feels busy without becoming …

Rose Park Hotel Al Barsha: ...

Rose Park Hotel Al Barsha sits in one of those Dubai neighbourhoods that makes getting …

Samaya Hotel Deira Dubai: a...

Deira has a different pace from the glossy postcard version of Dubai. It is busier, …

TRYP by Wyndham Dubai: a pr...

TRYP by Wyndham Dubai sits in Barsha Heights, the district many visitors still call Tecom. …

Grosvenor House Dubai: a po...

Set between the yachts, late-night restaurants and glassy towers of the waterfront, Grosvenor House Dubai …

President Hotel Dubai: a pr...

Dubai can feel polished, fast and slightly theatrical after dark. Around Karama, the mood changes …

Element by Marriott Me’aisa...

Dubai has a knack for looking effortless while running at full speed. Meetings, late dinners, …

The First Collection Marina...

The First Collection Marina sits right where Dubai feels most awake: beside the water, close …

Premier Inn Dubai Internati...

For travellers landing late, departing before sunrise, or simply wanting a calm place to reset, …

Raffles Dubai: a polished b...

There is a particular mood to Dubai Healthcare City: clinics, business appointments, quiet roads and …

ME Dubai by Meliá: a bold b...

For travellers who like their Dubai stays polished but not stiff, ME Dubai by Meliá …

Marco Polo Hotel Dubai: a D...

Deira has its own rhythm. It is busier, more lived-in and a little less polished …

NH Collection Dubai The Pal...

For travellers who like their city breaks with sea air, late dinners and a little …

Banyan Tree Dubai Bluewater...

There are plenty of glossy options in the city, yet Banyan Tree Dubai Bluewaters Island …

IntercityHotel Al Jaddaf Du...

For visitors who prefer their evenings calm, private and properly organised, IntercityHotel Al Jaddaf Dubai …

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab: A D...

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab sits in that rare bit of Dubai where the city feels …

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, ...

For travellers who like their Dubai with sea air, proper service and a bit of …

Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Medi...

For travellers who like Dubai with a little more privacy and less lobby chaos, Arjaan …

Citymax Hotel Al Barsha Dub...

For travellers who like Dubai to feel close at hand rather than miles away behind …

Courtyard by Marriott Al Ba...

For travellers who like Dubai with a little less fuss and a bit more privacy, …

Grand Hyatt Dubai: a polish...

Staying around Dubai Healthcare City is not only about clinics, business meetings or visiting family. …

Dubai, Al Ras / Dubai Creek...

For travellers who prefer old Dubai to the polished, rather predictable gloss of the marina, …

Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Dei...

For travellers who like Dubai after dark but do not fancy staying right in the …

Rove City Walk Dubai: a sma...

Right in the middle of Dubai’s retail, dining and late-night energy, Rove City Walk Dubai …

Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf Duba...

For travellers who prefer polished surroundings without the glass-tower bustle, Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf Dubai …

Grand Excelsior Hotel Deira...

Staying in Deira has its own rhythm. It is busier than the postcard version of …

DoubleTree Hilton Dubai Por...

Dubai can feel enormous when you first arrive: glass towers, traffic humming late into the …

Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana ...

For travellers who like Dubai with a little more atmosphere than the usual glossy postcard, …

Arabian Courtyard Hotel Spa...

Arabian Courtyard Hotel Spa Dubai sits in a part of the city that feels pleasantly …

Rove City Walk Dubai: a Sma...

Rove City Walk Dubai sits in a part of town that feels lively without being …

Waldorf Astoria DIFC Dubai:...

Dubai can feel fast, bright and slightly unreal, especially around the financial district. The Waldorf …

Sofitel Dubai Downtown: a p...

Sofitel Dubai Downtown sits in the middle of the city’s bright, slightly unreal rhythm: close …