11 Best places to stay in Dubai

An atmospheric creekside hotel filled with retro design details, just a short walk from old Dubai and the city’s heritage areas.

Dubai’s only art-themed hotel in the historic Al Fahidi quarter is a must-stay for gallery fans, and a unique opportunity to experience Dubai’s historic neighbourhood.

An iconic symbol of the golden age of travel, the QE2 is now a luxury hotel permanently harboured in Dubai. One of the city’s most unusual places to stay – and certainly it’s most unique.

A stylish boutique-sized hotel in buzzing DIFC, with a rooftop bar, small-but-sexy rooftop pool, and some of the city’s best restaurants on the doorstep.

A colourful seaside hotel on family-friendly La Mer beach, with a chilled Californian vibe, poolside sundeck and surrounded by dining and shopping options.

The only hotel in the world with interiors and exteriors by Zaha Hadid, home to stylish bars and restaurants and unmistakeable design.

Dubai’s instantly-recognisable icon rising from the waters of the Arabian Gulf, with a chic beach club, sky-high spa and dazzling interiors.

A majestic Arabian-inspired resort in the Madinat Jumeirah complex. On the beach, and next door to the Wild Wadi water park – paradise for kids and big kids.

This seaside Moroccan-style resort offers glamour and seclusion in enchanting courtyards and gardens, accompanied by great on-site restaurants.

Stylish seaside hotel in pedestrian-friendly Dubai Marina, within walking distance of plenty of bars and restaurants, topped by the world’s highest infinity pool.

Luxury eco-resort in the spectacular Dubai desert, inspired by a traditional Bedouin encampment, with inspired desert activities included.