Best Luxury Hotels in United Arab Emirates

The tourism capital of the Gulf nations, the UAE offers year-round sunshine and glamorous resorts. Its two main cities: Abu Dhabi and Dubai are glitzy playgrounds, edged by a perfect coastline with azure blue seas. Dubai is home to the tallest tower on the planet, Burj Khalifa, a major draw for visitors and some of the world’s most opulent hotels. But it’s not only the more populated areas that attract visitors. Trips out to experience the country’s fascinating Bedouin desert culture offer an opportunity to view and engage with a culture completely disparate from the Western world. Here are our top places to stay in the United Arab Emirates.

Dubai Emirate, Dubai, Palm Jumeirah

Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 244 Luxurious Accommodations including Suites Penthouses & Villas
Amenities Dining options Such as Brunello Restaurant Villamor K-west Bar & Swim Up Pool Bar
More Located on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah offering a Private Beach & Family-friendly Facilities

Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah is only a 3-minute walk away from the beach and is located on the amazing Palm Jumeirah. The 244 luxurious suites, villas, and penthouses guarantee 5-star accommodation overlooking the lagoon or Arabian Gulf. Guests can enjoy fine dining at any of the four restaurants and bars. The Brunello Restaurant serves exquisite Mediterranean dishes while the K-West Bar is the perfect place to enjoy your evening cocktails. For a bit of shopping, you can browse through the shops inside the resort or visit the nearby Mall of the Emirates.

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Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah

Dubai Emirate, Dubai, Palm Jumeirah

Atlantis the Palm

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 1544 Rooms & Suites including Underwater Accommodations
Amenities 34 Restaurants & Bars including Michelin-Starred Ossiano, Awaken Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pools, Kids Club, & Tennis Courts
More Located on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah offering Access to Aquaventure Waterpark & the Lost Chambers Aquarium

The Atlantis The Palm offers extraordinary views of the Arabian Gulf and has an amazing underwater aquarium. The Atlantis’s rooms have an oceanic-inspired décor and feature Arabian styles. Culinary experiences are diverse at the Atlantis. The restaurants serve from traditional Chinese dining at the Yuan restaurant to Japanese cuisine at the Nobu or British dishes at Gordon Ramsay’s. Guests are offered complimentary access to Aquaventure which is the most famous water park in the Middle East where you can enjoy thrilling slides at the Tower of Neptune or the Tower of Poseidon.

Dubai Emirate, Dubai, Downtown Dubai

Armani Hotel Dubai

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 160 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Seven Restaurants, Luxury Spa, Direct Access To The Dubai Mall

This Armani Hotel occupies 11 floors of the Burj Khalifa skyscraper, but it has a separate private entrance. All rooms have Japanese tatami furnishing and lush fabrics. A prestigious dining experience is offered by each of the hotel’s 7 restaurants. For a night to remember make sure you go to the Armani Privé club. If you want to relax, you can enjoy the luxurious Armani Spa to enjoy special treatments with exclusive products.

Dubai Emirate, Dubai

Fairmont the Palm

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 391 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Diverse Dining Venues, Spa with Wellness Treatments, Fitness Centre, Four Pools, Kids Club & Private Beach Access
More Located on Palm Jumeirah near Dubai's Major attractions

The Fairmont Resort is found on the exclusive Palm Jumeirah and is an ideal five-star hotel for a luxurious stay in Dubai. The 381 amazingly designed rooms and suites are all family-friendly. Fine dining is at the heart of this resort and you can enjoy exquisite dishes in its 10 restaurants ranging from Brazilian to international cuisine. The resort has four temperature-controlled swimming pools and offers access to a private beach for unique relaxation and fun. Guests can work out at the fitness centre and health club and relax at the award-winning Spa.

Sir Bani Yas Island, Da‘sah

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 64 Rooms, Suites, & Villas with Private Pools & Beach Access
Amenities the Palm for International Cuisine & Amwaj for Seafood, the anantara Spa with Desert & Thai-inspired Treatments, a Fitness Centre, an infinity Pool, a Kids Club, & Tennis Courts
More Located on Sir Bani Yas Island, offering Unique Wildlife Experiences & a Family-friendly Environment

Stay in one of 64 bedrooms and suites or a pool villa overlooking the Arabian Gulf at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara. All room categories come with private balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, the brand’s own bath products and classic furnishings in neutral shades, featuring Emirati motifs inspired by the surrounding desert. Eat and drink in five restaurants and bars; book treatments in the spa; and swim in one of three temperature-controlled swimming pools — including an enormous infinity pool beside the ocean, containing mini islands with palm trees. Kids have their own club with a programme of activities and adults can take part in watersports, or exciting excursions.

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Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara

United Arab Emirates, Ras Al Khaimah

Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 292 Rooms & Suites
Amenities International Dining, Poolside Dining, A Lounge Bar, Spa With Sauna, Fitness Centre & Infinity Outdoor Pool
More Located Just an Hour from Dubai International Airport

Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort in Ras Al Khaimah, offers a blend of French elegance and Arabian splendor. Located in Al Hamara Village, the 5-star resort features interiors designed by Kristina Zanic Consultants that celebrate Emirati history and French Art de Vivre. The resort boasts 292 rooms, including luxury suites with Dyptique amenities, expansive bay windows, and stunning views. Guests can enjoy four beachfront swimming pools, a Sofitel Spa with Clarins, and seven dining venues offering diverse culinary experiences. The resort also includes Club Millesime for personalised services, Le Petit Prince Kids Club, and access to Al Hamra Golf Club. The resort’s unique offerings promises an exceptional and luxurious stay.

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Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort

Dubai Emirate, Dubai, Palm Jumeirah

Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 602 Sophisticated Guest Rooms & Suites Each with Private Balconies offering Sea Views
Amenities Ten Restaurants & Bars including Smoki Moto Korean Steakhouse, Cucina Italian Trattoria, & Above Eleven Rooftop Nikkei Dining
More Located on Palm Jumeirah with easy Access to Dubai's attractions & Private Beachfront Access

Stay beside one of Dubai’s most recognisable landmarks — the Palm Jumeirah — close to malls and the downtown area. All bedrooms have full height windows and balconies to maximise the views, and the outdoor pool is found beside the resort’s private beach; the latter offering a range of watersports. Guests can make use of a fitness centre and the Saray Spa, while younger travellers are well-catered for at the kids club. Also onsite are 10 restaurants providing everything from Korean to Italian, Japanese and Mexican cuisine. Book an Executive Level suite for access to the M Club Lounge.

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Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah

Dubai Emirate, Dubai, Dubai Marina

InterContinental Dubai Marina, an IHG Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 328 Rooms & Suites including Deluxe Rooms & Various Suites
Amenities Dining options Feature Marina Social by a Michelin-Starred Chef, Accents Restaurant, Ginter & Urban Lounge
More Located in the Heart of Dubai Marina with views of the Marina & City Skyline

Opt to stay in the marina, where you can watch the comings and goings of superyachts, not least from the award-winning informal culinary venue Marina Social with some British-Mediterranean inspired food and handcrafted cocktails. Accents Terrace, Accents Deli, Ginter, Rex Bar, The Social Room and the Urban Lounge are also available for wining and dining. 328 sleek bedrooms come with rainfall showers in glass-walled bathrooms and modern art on the walls, with suites incorporating one and three bedrooms, kitchenettes and living areas. There’s also an outdoor pool, fitness centre and a limousine service.

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InterContinental Dubai Marina, an IHG Hotel

Dubai Emirate, Dubai, Palm Jumeirah

NH Collection Dubai The Palm

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 533 Guest Accommodations including Rooms, Suites & Apartments with Chic Decor & Sea or City Views
Amenities Maiora for International Cuisine, Revo Cafefor Casual Bites, Seven Sports Bar & View 180 Rooftop Venue
More Located on the Palm Jumeirah with Direct Access to Palm West Beach & Close to Nakheel Mall & Aquaventure Water Park

A glass-walled, crescent-shaped, cloud-high infinity pool (with an adjacent bar and shisha lounge) looks out across the beach to the city skyscrapers beyond. It epitomizes the luxe credentials of the new NH Collection hotel, Dubai The Palm. Rising 14-storeys, the property accommodates 227 bedrooms and suites and 306 serviced apartments, as well as three spa treatment rooms, a kids’ club catering to those aged four to 12, and multiple international dining options. NH Collection Dubai The Palm provides direct access to the West Beach and is situated in the South tower of the Seven Palm project.

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NH Collection Dubai The Palm

Dubai Emirate, Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Residence

Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 444 Rooms & Suites With Private Balconies offering Sea Views
Amenities Multiple Dining Venues, Full-Service Spa, Fitness Centre, Infinity Pool, & Exclusive Club Lounge Access
More Located on the Walk in Jumeirah Beach Residence, Providing Direct Access to Beachfront Attractions & Retail Outlets

Sitting right on the glitzy promenade (The Walk) just seven miles from the airport, this 31-storey Sofitel overlooks the Arabian Gulf and Ain Dubai. And all of its 444 rooms have sea views; book a higher-end suite if you want the benefits of butler service, iPod docks and access to a private lounge too. Its facilities also include the A.O.C International Buffet, the Plantation Brasserie, an Infini Pool Lounge and the Café Concierge. Access to the Sofitel‘s stretch of Jumeirah Beach is from the pool area on the third floor and guests are provided with beach kits.

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Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach

Dubai Emirate, Dubai, Palm Jumeirah

Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 316 Rooms & Suites with Sea Views & Private Balconies
Amenities Turkish, Italian, Seafood & International Cuisines, Along with anjana Spa, Fitness Centre, Multiple Outdoor Pools, Rixy Kids Club & Tennis Courts
More Located on the Eastern Side of Palm Jumeirah offering Panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf & Dubai's Skyline

A sprawling resort perched on a stretch of private beach, Rixos The Palm delivers all of the extravagance you’re likely to want from a holiday in the UAE. As well as the aesthetic benefits of its coastal setting, you can enjoy panoramic views of Dubai’s glitzy skyline — including from its semi-olympic size pool and pool bar. There are more places to make a splash within the complex, including two pools designed for kids and families and an adult-only pool. It has 316 bedrooms, the Anjara Spa, a PADI-approved diving centre, watersports facilities, tennis courts, a kids’ club and a full programme of activities and entertainment.

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Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites

Dubai Emirate, Dubai, Palm Jumeirah

Sofitel Dubai The Palm

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 546 Accommodations including Rooms, Suites, Serviced Apartments & Private Villas
Amenities Dining options Span 12 Restaurants & Bars including Porterhouse Steaks & Grills, Hong Loong, Moana & Manava
More Located on the East Crescent of Palm Jumeirah offering a Tropical Sanctuary with Private Beach Access

Exuding French elegance and inspired by Polynesia, this hotel is found on the East Crescent of The Palm. Choose between a bedroom, a suite, an apartment or a villa, some with balconies. All accommodations feature onyx, stone and dark wood furnishings, with a colour palette evocative of the South Pacific’s landscapes, the brand’s signature MyBeds, Illy coffee machines, pillow menus and French bath products. This Sofitel has six outdoor swimming pools, a private beach with netted swim areas and its own seaside Laguna Bar, as well as nine more venues in which you can wine and dine.

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Sofitel Dubai The Palm




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