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Best Hotels in Dubai (2026)

Where you stay in Dubai shapes your trip, because the city is spread out and traffic can be slow. Beach resorts line the coast at Palm Jumeirah, where Atlantis The Royal is one of the most lavish addresses in the city, and at Madinat Jumeirah, where Jumeirah Al Qasr and Jumeirah Mina Al Salam share waterways, abras and a long private beach. Rove La Mer Beach offers budget rooms right on the sand at J1 Beach in Jumeirah.

For sightseeing, the city centre is more practical. Rove Downtown puts Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall within walking distance at a modest price, and the 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central near the World Trade Centre is close to the Metro with lively bars. In old Dubai, XVA Art Hotel occupies a restored courtyard house in Al Fahidi, and the Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa faces Al Fahidi Fort. Zabeel House in The Greens suits business travellers and pet owners, and Vida Creek Harbour has an infinity pool facing the Downtown skyline. Prices peak from December to March and during major events, so book early, and choose a hotel near a Metro station if you want to avoid long taxi rides.

10 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 hotels in Dubai

  1. Atlantis The Royal Ultra-luxury resort, Palm JumeirahAn ultra-luxury resort on the Palm Jumeirah crescent with sky-high pools, a beachfront, signature restaurants and access to the vast Aquaventure waterpark next door.
  2. Jumeirah Al Qasr Luxury palace-style resort, Madinat JumeirahA palace-style luxury hotel at Madinat Jumeirah, laced with waterways and set on a private beach with views of Burj Al Arab.
  3. Jumeirah Mina Al Salam Luxury beach resort, Madinat JumeirahA luxury beach hotel at the entrance to Madinat Jumeirah, with wind-tower architecture, canal-side walks to the souk and Bahri Bar's terrace on site.

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8. XVA Art Hotel

Boutique art hotel$$Al Fahidi

A small boutique art hotel in a restored wind-tower house in Al Fahidi, combining individually designed rooms with a gallery, café and courtyards.

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9. Rove Downtown

Budget design hotel$Downtown Dubai

A budget-friendly design hotel across the road from Downtown Dubai, within walking distance of Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall, with an open-air pool.

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