Compare 12 verified boutique hotels, 5-star landmark palaces, and design stays in Dubai's best walkable neighbourhoods. Base yourself in Downtown Dubai & DIFC or Dubai Marina, JBR & Palm Jumeirah for easy walking access.
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Dubai's ultra-luxury architectural icon on the Palm Crescent featuring the 90-metre Cloud 22 sky infinity pool, fire-and-water fountain shows, and 17 restaurants.
Tip: Book a Cloud 22 floating bed or dinner at Milos overlooking the skyblaze fountain.
Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Designed personally by Giorgio Armani across the concourse through 8th and 38th–39th floors of the Burj Khalifa with private access to The Dubai Mall.
Tip: Terrace tables overlook the Dubai Fountain choreography.
Burj Khalifa, 1 Mohammed Bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Futuristic dual-tower urban resort bisected by The Link—the world's longest cantilevered sky concourse 100 metres in the air.
Tip: Visit Tapasake on top of The Link for the suspended glass infinity pool.
Za'abeel 1, Dubai
Twin 45-storey towers in Dubai Marina (Marriott Bonvoy Luxury Collection) housing Buddha-Bar, Toro Toro, and private beach access at Le Royal Méridien.
Al Emreef Street, Dubai Marina, Dubai
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah is a Hilton Honors hotel in Dubai.
Dubai
Raffles Dubai is a boutique hotel in Dubai.
Dubai
Beachfront playground on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah featuring Akira Back, Torno Subito by Massimo Bottura, and SoBe rooftop sunset bar.
West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
One of the world's tallest 5-star hotels spanning twin 355-metre towers beside the Dubai Water Canal, crowned by Vault bar on the 71st and 72nd floors.
Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, Dubai
Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel, Dubai is a Marriott Bonvoy hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Barsha 1, Dubai.
Tip: Transport Hub: Mall of the Emirates Metro Station (Red Line).
Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha 1, Dubai
Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai is a Marriott Bonvoy hotel on 3 Sheikh Zayed Road in Trade Centre, Dubai.
Tip: Transport Hub: World Trade Centre Metro Station (Red Line Direct from DXB Airport).
3 Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre, Dubai
Arabian desert oasis resort set among golden dunes at Al Marmoom, famous for its sunset desert infinity pool and open-air Al Hadheerah dining.
Al Qudra Road, Dubai
Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre is a Marriott Bonvoy hotel on Airport Road in Garhoud, Dubai.
Tip: Transport Hub: Dubai International Airport (DXB Terminals 1 & 3) & Airport Terminal 1 Metro.
Airport Road, Garhoud, Dubai