Luxury Hotels in Dubai

Umm Suqeim (Jumeirah Beach) · $$

The sail-shaped icon on its own artificial island defined modern Dubai when it opened in 1999, with duplex suites, a fleet of Rolls-Royces and a gold-leafed atrium taller than the Statue of Liberty. Every guest gets a dedicated butler.

Palm Jumeirah · $$

The crescent-topping mega-resort at the apex of Palm Jumeirah includes the Aquaventure waterpark, the Lost Chambers aquarium and celebrity-chef restaurants from Nobu to Ossiano. Underwater suites look directly into the 65,000-fish Ambassador Lagoon.

Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa) · $$

Giorgio Armani personally designed every interior of this hotel occupying floors of the Burj Khalifa itself, from the Eramosa stone floors to the in-room amenities. Rooms curve with the tower's architecture and overlook the Dubai Fountain.

Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai Marina · $$

Arabesque domes, courtyards and 65 acres of palm gardens along a kilometre of private beach make this Dubai's most romantic resort rather than its flashiest. Its beach faces the Palm with Ain Dubai on the horizon.

Madinat Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim · $$

Built like a Sheikh's summer palace within the Madinat Jumeirah 'mini Venice', Al Qasr connects to two kilometres of waterways navigated by traditional abra boats. Guests get access to 50-plus restaurants and a private beach facing the Burj Al Arab.