The article contains a selection of the best hotels, resorts, villas and apartments in Dubai, including according to the estimates of vacationers.
The hotels listed in this list are located near the best beaches of Dubai, have private beach areas, territories with outdoor pools and (or) gardens; as well as hotels located in Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and in the heart of the city - near the famous Barj Khalifa skyscraper, Dubai Fountain and shopping and entertainment center the Dubai Mall center, and hotels with panoramic views of the Burj Khalifa and the fountain.
Madinat Jumeirah (Madinat Jumeirah the Arabian Resort - Dubai) is a 5-star resort complex, which is the largest resort in the emirate, spread over more than 40 hectares of landscapes and gardens.
According to the reviews of vacationers, the complex deserves an 8.9 rating - Amazing.
The complex is designed in the style of a traditional Arab city and consists of three 5-star resort boutique hotels (Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr and Jumeirah Mina A'Salam) and a courtyard of summer houses called Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf.
The resort is located on the coastline with a private sandy beach. The resort has more than 40 restaurants and bars, lounges, terraces, swimming pools, ponds, gardens, golf, tennis, children's clubs, a spa center and other amenities.
Guests of the resort hotels have free access to the nearby Wild Wadi Water Park.
The room rate may include: breakfast or breakfast + dinner.
Luxury 5-star resort hotel Burj Al Arab (arabic name: برج العرب, which means "Tower of the Arabs") is one of the tallest buildings in Dubai and architecturally imitates the sail of a boat, which is why it is also known as "Hotel Sail" and "Sail Dubai".
This hotel has become a symbol of Dubai, and the restaurants with panoramic views of Dubai and the hotel suites make it worthy of the label "The world's only seven-star Hotel".
Burj Al Arab stands on its own artificial island and is connected to the mainland by a bridge.
According to the reviews of vacationers, the hotel deserves a rating of 9.2 - Excellent.
In a hotel: helipad, spa center, panoramic pools with relaxation areas and sun loungers, private nearby beach, restaurants, bars and unlimited access to the Wild Wadi Water Park.
The suites have floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the Persian Gulf. Amenities include: speaker system, free Wi-Fi, widescreen interactive high-definition TV, coffee machine, mini-bar, air conditioning, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries.
Breakfast is included in the room rate. Link to the hotel 
5-star resort hotel Jumeirah Beach Hotel has a private beach area, swimming pools, spa and fitness centers, and over 10 restaurants and bars, including one on the 25th floor overlooking the Persian Gulf.
According to the reviews of vacationers, the hotel deserves a rating of 8.4 - Very good.
Guests of all rooms of the hotel can enjoy free and unlimited access to the Wild Wadi Water Park.
It offers spacious rooms, suites and villas with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Persian Gulf. Each room has free Wi-Fi and a widescreen interactive LCD TV with high-definition images. An evening bed preparation service is provided.
The room rate may include: breakfast or breakfast + dinner. Link to the hotel
The 5-star Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach has its own beach, garden, outdoor and indoor pools, spa, fitness center, restaurants, bars, tennis courts, jogging track on the beach and free Wi-Fi throughout territories.
According to the reviews of vacationers, the hotel deserves a rating of 9 - Excellent.
The rooms and suites of the hotel are decorated in a modern style with elements of Arabic decor. All suites have a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a dining area. A PlayStation/Xbox game console is available on request. Link to the hotel
The 5-star resort Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai has direct access to the beach, several outdoor pools, spa and fitness centers, a shared lounge, restaurants and bars.
According to the reviews of vacationers, the hotel deserves a rating of 9.2 - Excellent.
Rooms at the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine and a seating area. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Club rooms and suites have access to the Club Lounge with views of the Dubai skyline.
Breakfast can be included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
Palm Jumeirah is an artificial archipelago in the form of a palm tree crowned with a crescent moon, and has beaches and a beach club, villas and complexes, hotels, a park, shops, cafes, restaurants, entertainment and other public infrastructure, including Aquaventure Waterpark, The Lost Chambers Aquarium, Dolphin Bay Dolphinarium and dancing light Palm fountain (The Palm Fountain), located right on the sea surface.
Of the best hotels with beaches on Palm Jumeirah
5-star resort hotel Atlantis, The Palm, with a private sandy beach and views of the Persian Gulf.
According to the reviews of vacationers, the hotel deserves a rating of 8.9 - Amazing.
The hotel has an underwater aquarium. Guests of the hotel can enjoy free access to the Aquaventure Water Park and the Lost Chambers Aquarium.
In a hotel: swimming pools, restaurants, bars, spa and fitness centers, playground for children and adults, bowling alley, boutique shop and free Wi-Fi.
The hotel's rooms are decorated in Arabic style or ocean theme with balconies. The rooms feature a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free tea/coffee making facilities and a minibar. Some rooms have a spacious terrace with panoramic views of the Palm Islands, and some have a hot tub installed in the center of the bathroom.
The room rate includes: breakfast or breakfast + dinner. Link to the hotel
5-star resort One&Only The Palm Dubai in the style of Moorish palaces of Andalusia, with a private beach, garden, swimming pool, spa and fitness centers, restaurants and a bar.
According to the reviews of vacationers, the hotel deserves a rating of 9.2 - Excellent.
In a hotel: rooms, suites and beach villas in a separate area with individual service and direct access to the beach.
Breakfast is included in the price of rooms and villas. Link to the hotel
5-star beach resort Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites - Ultra All Inclusive, operating on an all-inclusive system.
According to the reviews of vacationers, the hotel deserves a rating of 8.8 - Amazing.
The hotel offers panoramic views of the waters of the Persian Gulf, Dubai Marina and Dubai attractions.
In a hotel: an oasis-like swimming pool, restaurants, a bar and a spa center where a variety of treatments are carried out.
The hotel's rooms and suites are decorated in a modern Turkish style and have at least 1 balcony with sea views. Standard amenities include: mini-bar, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, bathroom with deep bathtub and shower behind a glass partition.
The room rate includes all-inclusive meals. Link to the hotel
5-star family resort Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah, decorated in palace style and with a private beach overlooking Dubai, garden, swimming pools, restaurants, bars, fitness center, Wi-Fi throughout and private parking.
According to the reviews of vacationers, the hotel deserves a rating of 8.8 - Amazing.
It is possible to stay at the hotel in villas and suites with several bedrooms. Suites offer views of the lagoon or the Persian Gulf. Standard amenities include: dining/living area, fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, private balcony, flat-screen TV, DVD player and high-quality audio system.
Breakfast is included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
Also from good hotels with beaches
5-star Resort Raffles The Palm with a 500-meter private white sand beach, an outdoor pool with city views and restaurants.
Sofitel The Palm Apartment Complex, Dubai, Apartments.
5-star resort complex Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort with rooms, apartments and villas, including on the water.
5-star Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Resort with a 200-meter beach, swimming pools, rooms and suites with panoramic views of the Persian Gulf.
You can also rent a villa on Palm Jumeirah
Villa LUX - The Ocean Pearl Villa with 4 bedrooms.
Villa LUX The White Palm Villa with 5 bedrooms.
Villa Opulent 5BR Villa in Frond D Palm Jumeirah by Deluxe Holiday Homes with 5 bedrooms.
All accommodations on Palm Jumeirah can be view and book here
Bluewaters Island is an artificial island located near the Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina.
The island is connected to the mainland and it houses the largest Ferris wheel in the world, Ain Dubai. There are also beaches, entertainment, hotel, residential and shopping areas on the island.
The island stands out 5-star Caesars Palace Dubai Resort with private beach, a green area, swimming pools, a spa center, a restaurant, a bar and a playground for active recreation. The hotel suites offer sea views. Breakfast is included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
From apartments on the island
Luxe 3 BR Oceanfront Apt with maids room in the heart of Bluewaters Island with 4 bedrooms.
Comfy & Spacious 3 BR condo w maids room mins from Ain Dubai with 4 bedrooms.
Contemporary & comfy 2BR Condo in Bluewaters Island with 2 bedrooms and sea view.
Bluewaters - Upgraded 2 Bedroom Suites with Ain Dubai View By VIP Castles with 2 bedrooms.
Dubai Marina is an area in Dubai, which is an artificial city with canals and a marina, built on a 3-kilometer stretch of the coastline of the Persian Gulf.
The area includes residential towers and villas located on a public coastline with beaches, hotels, restaurants, shops, a promenade, a modern shopping and entertainment center "Dubai Marina Mall", a zip line and other infrastructure.
Their good accommodation facilities in Dubai Marina
5-star resort The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai with a private beach.
5-star resort hotel Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Dubai.
5-star Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection with a beach.
5-star resort One&Only Royal Mirage Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach.
Penthouse Apartments Dubai JBR Amaz Penthouse front sea 5 plus 1 Bdr private Climatized pool.
Downtown Dubai is considered to be the center of Dubai - a large-scale mixed-use complex, which houses the main attractions of the city, including the Burj Khalifa skyscraper with observation decks, a park with a lake and the famous fountain of Dubai, a promenade, the Dubai Mall, Aquarium, Opera Dubai and a fashionable boulevard.
Directly in Burj Khalifa is the 5-star Armani Hotel Dubai, which occupies 11 floors of a skyscraper.
According to the reviews of vacationers, the hotel deserves a rating of 8.7 - Amazing.
In a hotel: restaurants, bar, swimming pool, spa, free Wi-Fi and direct access to the Dubai Mall.
The rooms are equipped with: flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod docking station, mini-bar, safe, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer and free toiletries.
Breakfast is included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
There are hotels and apartments in the area, which offer views of the Burj Khalifa, the lake, singing fountains and skyscrapers of Dubai. So the fountain show can be observed directly from some of the apartments and rooms of these accommodation facilities.
4-star apartment hotel Ramada Downtown Dubai with a view of the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain.
Apartment Elite Royal Apartment - Full Burj Khalifa & Fountain View - Premium with a terrace and 3 bedrooms.
5-star Palace Downtown Hotel with swimming pool, restaurants, spa and fitness centers.
Dubai Parks and Resorts is a large complex of theme parks with various attractions, entertainment and show programs, which consists of three theme parks: Motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai and Legoland Dubai, as well as the Legoland Water Park.
The complex also includes the "Riverland Dubai" area with themed shops, restaurants, a promenade, a peninsula, the Gateway of India and a stylized French village. There is also an outlet center "Outlet Village" near the parks.
Hotels are also located on the territory of the complex of parks
4-star Lapita Resort, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection, decorated in Polynesian style.
According to the reviews of vacationers, the hotel deserves a rating of 8 - Very good.
In the hotel: restaurants, bar, swimming pools, spa, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, rooms, suites and villas with a balcony or terrace.
The hotel provides access to amusement parks.
The room rate may include: breakfast or breakfast + dinner. Link to the hotel
4-star LEGOLAND Hotel Dubai with a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, free private parking and garden.
According to the reviews of vacationers, the hotel deserves a rating of 8.1 - Very good.
Guests can book family rooms, suites and relax on the terrace. The hotel provides access to amusement parks.
The room rate includes: breakfast or breakfast + dinner. Link to the hotel
3-star Hotel Rove At The Park, located near the outlet center.
According to the reviews of vacationers, the hotel deserves a rating of 8.8 - Amazing.
At the hotel: swimming pool, lounge, restaurant, Wi-Fi, 24-hour fitness center, games area, free parking, free bike rental, luggage storage, 24-hour front desk and family rooms.
A free shuttle service is provided to the amusement park, Outlet Village Shopping Center, French Village and RTA Bus Station.
Breakfast may be included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
All accommodation facilities in Dubai (hotels, apartments, villas, etc.), including in the city center, near beaches or airports, as well as more remotely from those, can be view and book here
There are two major international airports in the city of Dubai itself, which regularly receive and send both international and regional flights. These are Dubai International Airport (DXB) in the north of the city and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in the south.
You can also fly to other airports in the UAE, and from there get directly to Dubai. For example, in Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. Flights to the UAE (and Dubai) →
From the airports to Dubai can be reached by public transport, taxi/ transfer or rented car.
Taxi / Transfer
Getting from airports and Dubai, as well as other places in the UAE, is most convenient and fastest by taxi. You can order a taxi / transfer in advance, even from home. When ordering a taxi at the airport, a driver will be waiting for you with a sign where your first and last name will be written. To order a taxi, it is enough to provide your flight data.
There are both taxis with a capacity of up to 4 people, and mini buses from 4 to 16 people.
You can also view transfers here →
Car
The most convenient way to travel independently around Dubai and the Emirate as a whole is by car.
You can rent a car, from economy to premium class, in advance, even from home. The car will be waiting for you immediately upon arrival near the airport or elsewhere in the city.
Car Rental in Dubai (all places) →
Public transport
By public transport from Dubai International Airport can be reached by metro or buses.
Dubai International Airport has two Dubai Metro Red Line stations. Trains depart from Terminals 1 and 3 of the airport. You can buy a ticket at the airport stations. The cost depends on how many zones you are going to drive through. The front car of each train belongs to the "golden class" (increased comfort) for a slightly higher fare; there is also a car only for women and children.
Buses arrive and depart from the parking lots opposite Terminals 1, 2 and 3 of the airport.
Al Maktoum Airport can be reached by bus.
Travel on public transport in Dubai is paid for with a Nol transport card (valid in the metro, buses, etc.), which must be purchased in advance; the cards are available in airport vending machines.
Conditions of travel and baggage transportation, fares, routes, stops, information about transport cards, etc., we recommend checking on the official website of Dubai public transport: rta.ae.
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