Your Dubai experience will be complete once you check into one of these exclusive hotels. Dubai is a vibrant city and state in the UAE, popular for its nightlife, expensive shopping, and high-tech architecture. Burj Khalifa, its iconic 830-meter (2,723-foot) tall skyscraper dominates the Dubai skyline. The Dubai Fountain lies at its base with dancing lights and water synchronized to music. Just off the shore are the artificial islands of Atlantis, The Palm, which is a resort filled with marine animals and water parks. Experience a lavish vacation by booking one of the five-star hotels in Dubai we’ve listed below.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) hotel ratings, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 31, 2024.
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1. Burj Al Arab Jumeirah (from USD 1361)
The beachfront hotel offers top-notch services earning its reputation as the most extravagant in Dubai, and on the planet. It’s built on its own island, accessible by riding a chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce or by flying in thru a private helicopter service. It boasts jaw-dropping, elegant interiors, splendid suites with awesome sea views, a luxurious full-service spa, and nine trademark restaurants including Al Muntaha, a fine dining restaurant that serves modern European cuisine. Sky View Bar is a unique hanging restaurant serves cocktails and afternoon tea 200 meters above the sea. The new terrace features 32 luxurious cabanas and two swimming pools with a bar and restaurant. The newly remodeled private beach is exclusively for hotel guests who enjoy stunning views of the Arabic Gulf and Burj Al Arab Jumeirah while sunbathing on the loungers or relaxing in the cabanas. The suites have floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf have free Wi-Fi, iPad, 21-Inch iMac, HD TV, media hub, and Bose iPhone dock. Guests have unlimited access to Wild Wadi Waterpark.
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Did you know that Burj Al Arab Jumeirah made history by placing its largest-ever order from the Rolls-Royce Phantom dealership? These luxurious cars, all in pristine white, boast the hotel's golden logo embroidered on their leather seats and a hand-printed line that adds a personal touch. So, next time you book your stay at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, relish in the anticipation of being picked up in style from the airport for a truly luxurious experience!
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
Address: Jumeirah Beach Road
10.9 km (6.8 mi) from Burj Khalifa
2. One&Only The Palm (from USD 1007)
World-class service awaits you when you check into One & Only hotel. This beachfront hotel offers capacious and well-decorated rooms, villas, and suites, some situated in the Manor House or on the beach. The suites and rooms are overlooking the tree-lined terrace and the inviting outdoor pool. The villas offer personalized services and beach access. Dine in the hotel’s three exclusive restaurants or ride a water taxi and eat in any of the seven diners in One&Only Royal Mirage. Enjoy outdoor activities like playing golf, tours, water sports, exploring the gardens or a private spa treatment. The property is by the beach on Palm Jumeirah’s peninsula and 35-minutes to Hub Zero and IMG World.
One&Only The Palm Dubai
Address: Palm Jumeirah
17.99 km (11.2 mi) from Burj Khalifa
3. JW Marriott Marquis Hotel (from USD 346)
Never go hungry in JW Marriott’s 14 world-class restaurants, serving delicious local and international cuisines, spread across their two totemic towers. These prominent structures near Business Bay Metro, between Mall of Emirates and Dubai Mall, offers 1,608 deluxe guest rooms with modern and elegant interiors. These huge rooms are furnished with comfy, thick-cushioned beds, a desk, flat-screen TV, big picture windows, and ensuite bathrooms with a bathtub. Hang out in Bridgewater Tavern, a sports bar and restaurant, or drink cocktails with awesome views of Dubai at the Vault Bar. Have a relaxing hammam spa experience at the Saray Spa or swim in the outdoor pool. Local tours, valet parking, and free shuttle services to Dubai mall are provided. The property is 11 minutes from Emirates Golf Club, 20-minute drive to Wild Wadi Water Park, and 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport.
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
Address: Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay
2.09 km (1.3 mi) from Burj Khalifa
4. The Ritz-Carlton (from USD 1272)
Take a few minutes’ stroll from the beach along JBR Walk to the famous Ritz-Carlton. This beachfront resort is a few minutes to Dubai Marina, the Emirates Golf Club and Mall of Emirates, and is 19 miles (30.57km) to the airport. It offers lavish accommodations with its top-class spas featuring high-tech gym facilities, a hammam area, and swimming pool complementing their trademark therapies and treatments. Their wide variety of themed restaurants offer Asian, Meditteranean, and Arabian cuisines guaranteeing an unforgettable gastronomic experience. The Palm Grill, their beach restaurant, offers fantastic views of the Arabian Gulf while dining. The well-appointed suites and rooms with oceanic themes are furnished with an LCD TV, mini-bar, ensuite bathrooms, and balconies overlooking lush gardens and six outdoor pools. Jumeirah Beach Residence is ideal for beach getaways with good food and relaxation.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
Address: The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residences
18.68 km (11.7 mi) from Burj Khalifa
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5. Park Hyatt (from USD 570)
This lovely beach resort hotel is a 15-minute drive from Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall and a 30-minute drive to Dubai Marina. Upon entering, friendly staff known for their efficient services, including valet and parking, welcome you. Park Hyatt offers well-appointed rooms featuring deluxe beds, carpeting, mini-bar, cable TV, Wi-Fi, glass doors that open to the furnished terrace, and ensuite bathroom with a marble bathtub. Taste world-class dishes from their numerous dining outlets like Café Arabesque and The Thai Kitchen. Their 18-hole golf course has a floodlit driving range perfect for practicing your swing. You can charter a yacht from Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club.
Park Hyatt Dubai
Address: Dubai Golf Creek And Yacht Club
7.88 km (4.9 mi) from Burj Khalifa
6. Kempinski Mall of the Emirates (from USD 455)
Enjoy a luxurious hotel stay with unlimited access to shopping! Kempinski Hotel has direct access to the Mall of the Emirates and is near Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and Downtown Dubai with the metro station just minutes away. Its signature Aspen Ski Chalets are rooms with views of the Ski Dubai skiing slopes furnished with a lounge, large LCD TV, safe, mini-bar, and coffee/tea facilities. Guests can swim and get a tan at the outdoor pool. Enjoy authentic Spanish dishes at the Salero Tapas & Bodega and high tea every afternoon at the Aspen by Kempinski with several other dining options you must try. To stay fit, try their ultra-modern K Wellness Center. The concierge can book for you a desert safari, airport transfer, city tours, car services to the golf club and waterpark, and discounts to Magic Planet and Ski Dubai.
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
Address: Sheikh Zayed Road
11.67 km (7.3 mi) from Burj Khalifa
7. Taj Dubai (from USD 285)
Delicious and plentiful breakfast with diverse options, outstanding dinner at Bombay Brasserie.
Great value club room with inclusive meals. Some expensive dining options.
Prime location near tourist attractions, easy access to Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa.
Luxurious Arabian/Moroccan styling, amazing pool for kids, keyless elevator.
This luxurious Indian-themed hotel is popular for its scenic views of the Burj Khalifa and their delicious breakfast buffet. It’s in the business bay area center near the Dubai Mall and the downtown area, accessible using the hotel’s free shuttle bus service. Taj Dubai offers luxurious fully air-conditioned modern rooms with a mini-bar, lounge, and flat-screen TV. The marble bathrooms feature a shower, bath, and his & hers sinks. Their classic and contemporary restaurants serve a diverse selection of foreign cuisines. Two of their famous restaurants are Tesoro and Bombay Brassiere. Billionaire Mansion, their exclusive nightclub, is another crowd drawer as well as their bars and lounges. Exercise at their high-tech fitness center or swim laps at the pool or rejuvenate with the Jiva Spa services.
Taj Dubai
Address: Downtown Burj Khalifa Street
819 meters (0.6 ft) from Burj Khalifa
8. Atlantis The Palm (from USD 997)
This beachfront hotel on Palm Jumeirah Island, 20 to 25 minutes to Mall of Emirates, Dubai Mall, and Burj Khalifa, offers unique attractions for families and holiday seekers. It features a massive underwater aquarium, a water playground for kids, Shuiqi Spa for body and facial treatments, high-class shops & boutiques, various restaurants serving international cuisine, entertainment clubs for kids and teenagers, a gym with a personal trainer, and a free pass to Lost Chambers Aquarium and Aquaventure Water Park. Guests are provided helicopter rides to the airport or a 15-minute tour of Dubai. All rooms with an elegant Arabian motif or Nautical design have a balcony with awesome sea views furnished with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, mini bar, coffee/tea maker, and a lounge. Some rooms have a wide terrace overlooking the Palm while others have a huge spa bath in the bathroom.
Atlantis, The Palm
Address: Palm Jumeirah
17.52 km (10.9 mi) from Burj Khalifa
9. Armani Hotel (from USD 752)
This hotel conceptualized by the famous fashion guru Giorgio Armani, occupies 11 floors of the Burj Khalifa with its own private entrance and access to Dubai Mall. From the airport, the hotel is a 20-minute drive. The rooms have elegant interiors, accessorized with luxurious fabrics, Japanese tatami mats, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, DVD, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel offers the signature Armani opulence with the Armani Spa and their personalized baths and treatments, glamorous nightclubbing in the Armani Prive, and sophisticated dining in all seven restaurants notably the Armani Hashi that serves modernized Japanese dishes.
Armani Hotel Dubai, Burj Khalifa
Address: Burj Khalifa, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Boulevard
23 meters (74.9 ft) from Burj Khalifa
10. Palazzo Versace (from USD 258)
Literally with palatial interiors, the hotel provides extravagant amenities fit for a king. From the furniture to its fabric decorating the 169 residences and 215 suites and rooms, everything was designed and handcrafted exclusively by House of Versace. The eight bars and restaurants are designed for al fresco dining on a terrace. Flowers and palm trees surround all three swimming pools adorned with mosaic tiles. Weddings and social events are held in the manicured gardens with a backdrop of Dubai’s famous skyline and creek. The hotel provides free shuttle services to Dubai Parks & Resorts, Festival City Mall, Dubai Mall, and entitled use of Nikki’s Beach Resort & Spa beach and pool facilities with minimal expenditure.
Palazzo Versace Dubai
Address: Jaddaf Waterfront
7.57 km (4.7 mi) from Burj Khalifa
Lavish hotels in Dubai
If you have some money to spare and you want a grandiose holiday, then book one of these luxury hotels in Dubai. They provide the most lavish accommodations with the best modern amenities, great when you’re traveling for business or leisure. The rates are pricey but worth your every penny. Book them when you visit Dubai!
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