Dubai
United Arab EmiratesDubai has a wide variety of hotels of different categories and price ranges. Since everyone has different priorities we have divided the hotel market into different categories; Family, Business, Couples, Budget and Luxury. We then did some thorough research to find out what different types of travelers value when it comes to their hotel accommodations. Our editorial team has come up with a selection of the best places for each category.
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Flora Square Hotel
Al Rigga Street- Green area
- Aircondition
- Playroom
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Max extra beds
This hotel has nice rooms and a quiet, relaxing location. It has air conditioning and a refrigerator in every room. The hotel has a restaurant with buffet. Walking distance to the Dubai Museum in Al Fahidi Fort. Close to Dubai International Airport. There are interesting places in the area for sightseeing and great shopping.
Plus- Nice hotel with nice rooms
- Calm, relaxing atmosphere
- Buffet restaurant
- Walking distance to the Dubai Museum
- Close to the airport
- Hotel can be a bit noisy
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Orchid Vue Hotel
Street 1 A, Behind ADCB Bank, Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, Bur Dubai- Fitness
- Business center
- Conference
- Bar
- Wifi
- Restaurant
A popular hotel centrally and conveniently located, behind ADCB Bank. It offers comfortable, spacious rooms with a private seating area and air conditioning. The hotel has a rooftop outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. By taxi, you can quickly get to the World Trade Centre, Jumeirah Beach and Mall of the Emirates.
Plus- Popular business hotel
- Central and convenient location
- Spacious rooms with seating area
- Rooftop pool
- Close to the World Trade Centre
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Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai
Sheikh Zayed Road 3- Romance package
- Late checkout
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Suites
- Room service
First class hotel with beautiful rooms and suites. Conveniently located on Sheikh Zayed Road, close to many great restaurants and nightlife. The hotel has a large rooftop terrace with a heated rooftop pool and also there is a nice spa. The rooms are equipped with bathtubs and many of the rooms have great views over the city.
Plus- Top class hotel
- Good location on Sheikh Zayed
- Beautiful rooms and suites
- Many with stunning views
- Luxurious rooftop pool
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Comfort Inn Hotel Deira
Al Rigga Road- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
Popular hotel with a prime location in downtown Deira, near the metro station and the Al Ghurair shopping mall. By taxi, it takes only five minutes to get to the Dubai International Airport. The hotel features affordable rooms and suites. It has a rooftop terrace with several pools. Free shuttle service to the beach and shopping areas.
Plus- Popular hotel
- Good location in downtown Deira
- Affordable rooms and suites
- Rooftop pool
- Close to airport
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Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Sheikh Zayed Road- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Suites
- Spa
- Concierge
Exclusive luxury hotel with a prime location at the Mall of the Emirates. In addition to beautiful guest rooms and suites, you can also take the opportunity to stay in a chalet overlooking Ski Dubai snow park. This type of accommodation has luxurious touches like wood-burning stove and your own waiter. Excellent concierge who can arrange shuttles to anywhere you want to visit and desert safaris.
Plus- Luxury hotel with unique location
- At the Mall of the Emirates
- Beautiful, spacious rooms and suites
- Chalets with view of Ski Dubai
- Stylish bar and several restaurants
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Lavender Hotel
Al Jazeera Street- Green area
- Aircondition
- Playroom
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Max extra beds
A popular hotel with modern, very comfortable rooms. The hotel has a great, central location within walking distance to downtown. There is a nice restaurant with a la carte food. All rooms have good air conditioning and a balcony with panoramic views. There is also a large roof terrace with swimming pool. Close to good shopping.
Plus- Popular family hotel
- Very comfortable
- Good, central location
- Restaurant with a la carte
- Rooftop pool
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Armada BlueBay
Armada Towers, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 29591, Dubai, UAE- Fitness
- Business center
- Conference
- Bar
- Wifi
- Restaurant
This hotel has an exceptional location, in Jumeirah Lakes Towers Free Zone. It offers comfortable rooms and suites with views of the city. Many business travelers feel comfortable here because of it's convenient location if you have meetings or other business in the area. Walking distance to the metro station, Dubai Marina and Mall of the Emirates.
Plus- Hotel with great location
- Jumeirah Lakes Towers Free Zone
- Rooms and suites with view
- Terrace with outdoor pool
- Well served by taxi
- AC system noise in some rooms
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Courtyard by Marriott Dubai, Green Community
Green Community- Romance package
- Late checkout
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Suites
- Room service
Popular hotel in a quiet, relaxing location in the Green Community. Many couples tend to especially appreciate the hotel's rooms and suites with their sweeping lake or desert views. The hotel has several restaurants and a large sun terrace with a swimming pool. Guests are offered free shuttle service to shopping centers and the seaside.
Plus- Popular hotel
- Quiet location in Green Community
- Rooms and suites with beautiful views
- Several nice restaurants
- Sun terrace with swimming pool
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Arabian Park Hotel
Oud Metha Road- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
Popular hotel conveniently located on Oud Metha Road, near Dubai International Airport and the famous exhibition center. It offers affordable rooms with en suite and some rooms even have balconies with beautiful views. The hotel offers free shuttle service to the beach, museums, shopping malls and the Dubai Airport.
Plus- Hotel conveniently located
- On Oud Metha Road
- Modern rooms with bathrooms
- Several restaurants and bars
- The hotel offers free transfers
- A bit remote from the city center
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Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai
Sheikh Zayed Road- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Suites
- Spa
- Concierge
Stylish luxury hotel has an excellent location on Sheikh Zayed Road. Exclusive, very comfortable rooms and suites. The bathrooms have deep soaking tub and shower stall. There are a number of fine restaurants, a bar and a large health club with spa and treatments inspired by traditional Chinese medicine.
Plus- Luxury hotel with a prime location
- On Sheikh Zayed Road
- Exclusive rooms and suites
- Several fine restaurants
- Chinese spa treatments
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Suite Novotel Mall Of The Emirates
Sheikh Zayed Road, near Mall of Emirates- Green area
- Aircondition
- Playroom
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Max extra beds
Modern designer hotel with comfortable rooms. The hotel has a great, central location and is walking distance to shopping malls and Ski Dubai. It has good amenities like a restaurant, bar and terrace with large outdoor swimming pool. The hotel also has a games corner with computers, which is particularly appreciated by children.
Plus- Contemporary design hotel
- Comfortable rooms and family rooms
- Good location near metro
- Terrace with outdoor pool
- Games corner with computers
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The H Hotel
One Sheikh Zayed Road- Fitness
- Business center
- Conference
- Bar
- Wifi
- Restaurant
High class business hotel near the Dubai World Trade Centre. Exclusive rooms and suites with high windows from floor to ceiling and panoramic city views. There are several restaurants and lounges, including a cocktail bar and cigar lounge for men. Large fitness center with spa and personal trainers.
Plus- High class business hotel
- Near Dubai World Trade Centre
- Rooms and suites with great views
- Several restaurants and lounges
- Fitness center with personal trainers
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Hilton Dubai Creek
Banyas Street- Romance package
- Late checkout
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Suites
- Room service
This exclusive hotel has a prime location on the busy Dubai Creek. The rooms are romantically decorated and have panoramic city views. The hotel has a roof terrace and elegant restaurant. The hotel offers free shuttle service to it’s sister hotel on Jumeirah Beach and its beach. Close to the airport and many of Dubai's popular attractions.
Plus- Luxury hotel with a prime location
- Near the busy Dubai Creek
- Romantically decorated rooms
- Panoramic city
- Roof terrace with lovely pool
- Fee for wireless Internet
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Premier Inn Dubai Investments Park
Dubai Investment Park- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
Hotel with modern, spacious rooms with air conditioning. It features a rooftop swimming pool and a nice restaurant. The hotel offers free shuttle service to Jumeirah Beach, Ibn Battuta Mall and Mall and the Dubai Metro. Many previous guests feel the hotel has friendly staff.
Plus- Popular hotel
- Modern, spacious rooms
- Rooftop pool
- The hotel offers free transfer
- Friendly, helpful staff
- A bit remote
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Conrad Dubai
Sheikh Zayed Road- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Suites
- Spa
- Concierge
High-class luxury hotel with attractive location in Dubai's financial and shopping district. Well-appointed, spacious rooms and suites in a modern, Arabian style. Here are several gourmet restaurants, with great atmosphere. The hotel has a spa and oasis with a sun terrace and luxurious swimming pool. Great party rooms and excellent service.
Plus- High-class luxury hotel
- Very attractive location
- Well-appointed, spacious rooms
- Several gourmet restaurants
- Spa and oasis with pool
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Holiday Inn Express Dubai Safa Park
Sheikh Zayed Road- Green area
- Aircondition
- Playroom
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Max extra beds
Popular hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, near Safa Park. It has lovely rooms. You can book two adjoining rooms, which is handy if you are a larger family who want to stay together. There are many good facilities and the hotel offers free bus to Jumeirah Beach. In addition, airport transfers can be arranged.
Plus- Great location
- On Sheikh Zayed Road
- Close to Safa Park
- Nice, comfortable rooms
- Free shuttle bus to Jumeirah Beach
- Airport transfers
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The Country Club Hotel Dubai
Port Rashid Road- Fitness
- Business center
- Conference
- Bar
- Wifi
- Restaurant
Popular hotel with good location in downtown Bur Dubai. Comfortable, spacious rooms and suites. By taxi, you can quickly get to the World Trade Centre and Jumeirah Beach. The hotel has roof garden with a large pool. It features restaurants, a nightclub and Players Lounge with entertainment. Transfer to the subway.
Plus- Popular business hotel
- Good location in Bur Dubai
- Comfortable rooms and suites
- World Trade Centre
- Nightclub and Entertainment
- Somewhat noisy at times
- Loud nightclub
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Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa
Al Fahidi Street, Opposite Dubai Museum and Historic Bastakiya- Romance package
- Late checkout
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Suites
- Room service
Palace-like hotel with a prime location in Bur Dubai. Romantic rooms and suites in an Arabic style. The hotel is located opposite the Dubai Museum, and within easy walking distance there are many good restaurants and shops. The hotel has a luxurious spa with various beauty/health treatments. Close to the famous Sheikh Zayed Road.
Plus- Palace-like hotel
- Nicely situated at Dubai Museum
- Rooms and suites in the Arab style
- Fabulous, relaxing atmosphere
- Possibility of breakfast in the room
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Premier Inn Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai Silicon Oasis- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
An affordable hotel in the Silicon Oasis area. It offers spacious rooms with private bathrooms. The hotel has a large rooftop terrace with a swimming pool and restaurant with different types of food. By taxi, it takes 15 minutes to Dubai International Airport. Close to the Dubai World Trade Centre, the Sevens Stadium and Outler Mall.
Plus- Affordable hotel
- In the area Silicon Oasis
- Rooms with shower and tub
- Rooftop pool
- Close to the Dubai World Trade Centre
- A bit remote
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Popular Hotels is a dynamic website that is largely based on feedback from our users. We have done our homework using reviews and experiences from previous guests in making our choices. This means that the selection is constantly updated to provide a current picture of the situation.
Location and offerings
In Dubai, there are plenty of hotels in all categories. Most of the most popular business hotels are located around the financial and entertainment district of Deira. Families prefer something a little different. Some prefer to stay in the center, but most are targeting comfortable hotels that are close to the beach.
For the preferences of couples it looks about the same as families. Many come to the city center while others prefer a beach front hotel with nice rooms and suites.
In Dubai there are also many good budget hotels. They keep a relatively high standard compared to budget hotels in other countries and many also have great locations, close to Deira. Others are situated in residential parks a little outside the city center.
Dubai is of course best known for his astonishing range of elegant luxury. Most luxury hotels have a very central location or are near the popular seaside promenades.
When looking for a hotel it is always wise to first decide what you want out of your stay, and then select your category and price range accordingly.
Attractions and sights
In Dubai, there is much to discover, and the most striking is the city's modern architecture. Dubai boasts the world's tallest building, Burj Kalifa along with a host of other impressive skyscrapers, the famous Jumeirah Beach, it’s crystal clear water invites you to immerse yourself, which attracts many visitors every year. You can visit the Dubai Museum and the famous Ski Dubai resort with a ski slope and real snow.
Sports fans can enjoy a visit to Dubai Sports City, Motor City and there are several good golf courses. Children usually appreciate the attractions such as Wild Wadi Water Park, The Jumeirah Palm and Aquaventure. Many who visit Dubai see fit to go on desert safari or book themselves a journey with the hot air balloon. There are actually so much to see and do that a week's vacation is barely enough time.
Restaurants, shopping and nightlife
Dubai has a fantastic selection of gourmet restaurants, cafes, bars and fine shops. You can find food with influences from all corners of the world in Dubai’s many high class restaurants. You can even book a table at your own wooden boat, called a Dhow. There are also plenty of more economical options, such as buffets and fast food outlets.
Dubai is primarily a town for meetings and events, but you can also enjoy concerts and nightlife. The best nightlife is said to be in Deira, which is one of the city's hot neighborhoods with shops and souks (markets). Most tourists tend to visit the city's famous Guldsouk (Rose Market). There are also souks selling spices and textiles.
Many hotels have their own lounges and bars - some with entertainment. However, you should note that some hotels are completely alcohol-free.
Trade shows and events
Dubai is a dynamic city that is full of life with many activities, fairs and festivals. Both the Dubai Shopping Festival and Dubai Summer Festival are popular events. In the Dubai World Trade Centre and at other major focal points many other international fairs and conferences are hosted. The town is frequented by businessmen from all over the world who come here to meet, make contacts and forge trade agreements.
During the Feast of Ramadan, Muslims do not eat or drink during daylight hours. For you as a tourist this means that you should avoid eating or drinking in public to show respect. When the sun has set it is time for Iftar which is a celebration and the foods served are special because of the holiday. International guests are generally welcome to partake in the Iftar evening meal at the hotels. Iftar is always just after a particular time related to the complete sunset, so do not be the first to the buffet. Restaurants, bars and dance halls often have different procedures during this period while others are completely closed. Most hotels that cater to international guests provide meals such as breakfast in less public areas of the hotel for non-fasting guests.
In Dubai, there is a wide selection of hotels and it is seldom difficult to get a free room. But if you have some special accommodation in mind it is always good to be ready ahead of time. Please make a inquiry before you book the trip.
Travel to and in the city
Most people travel by air to Dubai. Dubai International Airport has a good, relatively central location with good transport links. Once inside Dubai one can travel by bus, tram or metro, but the easiest way is to travel by taxi. Some times it can be hard to get a free car, especially during "business hours", which is 8-9 in the morning and 16-17 in the afternoon. Many hotels offer their own shuttle service to the airport, beach parks and shopping centers. Dubai is a popular port frequented by both cargo vessels and larger cruise ships. In the city there are also small boat lines, from which one can get a different view of the city.
Weather and climate
The city is surrounded by desert and the city has a warm, sunny climate with minimal rainfall. It is possible to visit Dubai all year round, but the temperature is most pleasant in the period from October to April. In the summer time it can become very hot, then a hotel with air conditioning and pool is almost a must.
Price structure
Dubai is one of the world's most expensive cities to live in, yet it is relatively inexpensive to visit here. You can spend huge sums on specially imported gourmet cuisine and exclusive drinks but at the same time there are also good restaurants, buffets and fast food outlets where you can eat your fill for a relatively small cost.
City pass
The popular discount card Time Out Dubai City Card provides you with discounts at a variety of restaurants and bars in Dubai.
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