Best Luxury Hotels in Dubai

Address Downtown in Dubai is a luxury hotel located in the heart of the city, directly opposite the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall. This contemporary property, part of the Address Hotels + Resorts, blends modern elegance with high-end amenities. It features 196 rooms and suites with stunning views of the Burj Khalifa or the Dubai Fountain, and offers amenities such as an infinity pool, a spa, a fitness centre, and multiple dining options. Its prime location provides easy access to major attractions and shopping destinations, making it an ideal choice for both business and leisure travellers.

The Ritz Carlton Dubai is located along the famous JBR Walk and 5-minutes away from the Dubai Marina. The Ritz Carlton offers 294 amazingly luxurious rooms and suites with sea views and private balconies. It offers first-class spa facilities to all of its guests and six outdoor swimming pools for relaxation and good times. You can enjoy themed meals in the hotel’s 9 restaurants, ranging from Asian to Mediterranean dining but also healthy cuisine provided by the Palm Grill on the beach.

Stay in a skyscraper overlooking Dubai Marina, where large windows and balconies provide stunning views – not least from the bedrooms on the upper floors. Guests enjoy access to the private beach at Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort and Spa and have many options when it comes to dining; South American food at Toro Toro, British cuisine at the brightly accented Rhodes W1, Eastern flavours and funky chilled beats at the Buddha-Bar and the Siddharta Lounge, international dishes from the show kitchen at Sloane’s or Leaves, alfresco Italian food at Bellavista and Michelin-starred Plates at Indego by Vineet.

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.

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.

Located in the bustling The Beach within Jumeirah Beach Residence, The Address Beach Resort provides a family-friendly beachfront view with luxurious rooms, suites and residences in Dubai. The beachfront resort is not only home to the world’s tallest infinity rooftop pool with stunning views, it also offers guests an abundance of activities including family and adult-only swimming pools, 24/7 fitness centre with personal trainers, direct access to beachfront activities and water sports, and a first-class spa and wellness centre. With its superb selection of restaurants, ranging from light-bites by the pool to delicious Asian-fusion dishes served in the outdoor oasis of ZETA Seventy-Seven, there is something for every taste and occasion.

The Lana – Dorchester Collection a new addition to the Dorchester Collection, officially opened its doors marking a significant milestone in luxury hospitality within the UAE. Designed by Foster + Partners with interiors by Gilles & Boissier, this waterfront property on Marasi Bay Marina offers panoramic views of Burj Khalifa. It features 225 rooms and suites, eight dining venues including collaborations with world-renowned chefs, and over 50 specially commissioned art pieces. Highlights include the UAE’s first Dior Spa and a unique design that emphasises space, light, and cultural influences. The hotel is situated near downtown Dubai, providing easy access to key attractions and exceptional transportation options, such as custom Rolls-Royces and a foiler boat.

SO/ Uptown Dubai, debuting within Dubai’s innovative Uptown Dubai district, presents a five-star luxury experience that uniquely blends avant-garde design with luxurious amenities. The hotel features 188 fashion-inspired rooms with high-end finishes, panoramic city views, and distinctive dining options such as Uptown Brasserie and The Citronelle Club. A full-service ballroom, various in-house dining concepts, and the Uptown Spa developed in partnership with Anne Semonin Paris enhance the urban resort’s appeal. Additionally, 227 branded residences occupy the upper floors of the Uptown Tower, offering premium living spaces. The development, designed by architects Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill, positions Uptown Dubai as a vibrant, mixed-use community integrating luxury commercial, residential, and leisure spaces.

Dubai and luxury are two words that go together like caviar and diamonds and with One Za’Abeel – part of the One&Only group – opening its opulent doors earlier this month, you can now stay at the group’s first urban resort set within the heart of Dubai, in the exclusive Za’abeel neighbourhood. Flanked by the royal palaces, a mere ten minutes from Downtown and Dubai International Airport and within walking distance of the Dubai World Trade Centre, One Za’abeel is the perfect base for both culture and business alike.  One&Only are industry leaders when it comes to beach and nature resorts and now, in a flourish of awe-inspiring architecture from revolutionary designer Nikken Sekkei, they are taking everything they do best and transporting it to the Dubai skyline.

Enjoy exclusive beach access at this funky 207-bedroom hotel with floor-to-ceiling windows proffering direct views of the Arabian Gulf and The Palm, an internationally recognised landmark. Guests can dine at its Royal Grill, Choi (a Pan Asian-themed venue), on Latino street food by the infinity pool at the cabana-lined Hush Beach and all day in the fine La Maison restaurant. Speciality coffees are served at Barista’s Corner, there’s the Tal Spa for a touch of pampering and you can try an array of water sports just steps from your suite. Royal Central Hotel is a 5-star family-friendly resort.

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.

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.