10 BEST HOTELS IN DUBAI

Bulgari Hotel & Resorts, Dubai is 9 km from the city center and has a private Marina featuring 50 boat berths. There are 101 rooms and 20 private villas with pool, garden and sea-view as well. Guests can enjoy a 700 square-yard Spa, an indoor pool and also a fitness center. The resort offers more than 3 restaurant options, including the italian Il Ristorante – Niko Romito.

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach is close to Mercato Shopping Mall and Burj Khalifa. All 237 rooms are decorated with a touch of Arabic elegance and include a bathroom with a deep soaking tub and a separate rain shower. The resort features a private beach, two outdoor and one swimming pools, two tennis courts, a Spa and a fitness center. There are three of Dubai's best restaurants and a nightclub.

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is located by the sea, 1.6 mi from The Village Mall and 1.9 mi from City Walk Mall. Rooms are equipped with a seating area and some of them offer exclusive access to The Club Lounge, providing great views of the Dubai skyline. The hotel features direct access to the beach, 5 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center and a lavish Spa. Enjoy Portuguese cuisine at Tasca - one of the resort's 6 restaurants - or a drink at the poolside bar. 

With a stay at Burj Al Arab in Dubai (Umm Suqeim), you'll be minutes from Burj Al Arab and Wild Wadi Water Park. There are ultra-luxurious suites overlooking the sea, featuring private spa tubs and Egyptian cotton sheets. Water lovers can head down to the private beach or take a dip in one of the 2 indoor and 3 outdoor swimming pools. The full-service Spa area includes saunas, steam rooms and plunge pools. There are 9 signature restaurants, including Al Muntaha serving contemporary European cuisine.

Raffles Dubai is centrally located and close to Zabeel Stadium. Each room features handcrafted ornaments and a private balcony with great views of the city. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a nightclub, a health club, an outdoor pool and an extensive Spa. The hotel has 3 restaurants, including awards winning Japanese restaurant, TOMO.

Jumeirah Al Qasr - Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai is close to Wild Wadi Water Park and Burj Al Arab. Rooms have furnished private balconies overlooking the Arabian Gulf. There are 1.2 mi of private beach, a full-service Spa, 2 indoor and 15 outdoor swimming pools. The hotel features a seafood restaurant and 2 poolside bars.

With a stay at Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai (Umm Suqeim), you'll be minutes from Wild Wadi Water Park and close to Ski Dubai. All 618 rooms are spacious and have floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the Arabian Gulf. After dipping into one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. There are a wide variety of international cuisine with 10 restaurant and bars options.

Rixos The Palm Dubai in Dubai is close to Ski Dubai and Mall of the Emirates. Each room offer at least one balcony with a sea view and are decorated with modern Turkish design. You can relax at The Anjana Spa with Balinese, Thai and Swedish massage treatments. The hotel also features a private beach, a diving center and 2 outdoor swimming pools. There are 3 bars/lounges and 3 restaurants with mediterranean-inspired food.

Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah in Dubai is near Aquaventure and Skydive Dubai. The hotel suites consist of a dining/living area, a fully equipped kitchen and private balcony. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including a 24-hour health club, an outdoor pool and a full-service Spa. Brunello Restaurant serves authentic mediterranean cuisine and The K-West Bar has an elegant mansion-style interior.

One&Only The Palm in Dubai is close to Skydive Dubai and Aquaventure. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios with direct beach access. There are a private beach, a health club, an outdoor pool and the resort's One&Only Spa, The Guerlain Spa. Guests are offered many culinary options, including Stay by Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno.