The search for the best hotels in Dubai is no easy task, with the Arabian city home to more than 135,000 hotel rooms at last count. But fret not, we’ve done some digging. For glamorous hotels, sandblasting in the dunes and a bass-thumping nightlife scene keep reading.
If you (like us) have been binge-watching Dubai Bling, you’d know that Dubai is the place to see and be seen. With some of the most jaw-dropping luxury hotels in the world, you’d be hard done to find a better splash-out city break than Dubai.
However, amidst all the glitz and glam, this jewel in the desert offers more than just glamour, boasting a seemingly endless plethora of incredible sights, culture, adventure – plus a vibrant nightlife scene to boot. Yep: the city has plenty of wondrous sites to explore. Need proof?
You can climb world’s tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa, stroll along the City Walk, watch a Dubai Fountain show or even go on the XLine, the world’s longest zipline, in the Dubai Marina. There’s something for all kinds of travellers in this magical city in the sand.
So while you may eye-roll at every influencer, celeb and footballer flocking to Dubai to avoid the bitter cold in the UK, it turns out they might be onto something. There’s plenty of reason to hop on a flight the United Arab Emirates this winter.
Enter: our guide to the best hotels in Dubai to help you plan your next trip. From ultra-luxe hotels like the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah or The Ritz Carlton Dubai to contemporary, design-led properties such as the W Dubai and Armani Hotel or self-contained mega resorts that are so large and encompassing that they have become destinations within themselves (think: One&Only Royal Mirage or Atlantis The Palm), our comprehensive guide has an air-conditioned bliss of a Dubai hotel for every style and occasion. Time to glam it up in Dubai, no matter your budget.