Snug in the centre of the city, made for the international traveller.

While the rooms all share common features (kitchenettes! city views!), they also each express their individuality with a unique artistic theme.

A teeny-tiny smidge off the main drag of Sheikh Zayed Road.

Uber-convenient location to the airport made even more convenient with a free shuttle to and fro.

Modern units feature kitchenettes for the culinary-arts-inclined (or budget-minded). That said, the onsite restaurant makes a solid Plan B.

More functional than flashy, comfy rooms rock flat-screen TVs and a kettle for tea or coffee.

Set along the endless sandy beaches of a nature-park island: sea on one side, desert wildlife on the other.

Rustic chic: tucked into the heart of an island nature reserve, among roaming wildlife and endless desert panoramas.

Feeling creative? Rooms are unique and colorful.

Timelessly elegant en suite style in these kitted-out rooms.

Features awe-inspiring views of the canal and the city from the outdoor pool.

Newly-built digs south of the fab Palm Jumeriah, next to 1,200(!) shops(!).

Glossy and glimmery, the lobby is all gilded and marble-y, complete with backlit reception.

Low-key home base, equipped with all the essentials, from bath amenities to free WiFi.

One of the last luxe ocean liners, lovingly restored and modernized. Pack fancy(!).

Check out the old Al Fahidi Fort, book a desert safari or hop the freebie shuttle to nearby malls and beaches.

Need a break from the bustle? Hit the uber-relaxing spa or spend a little time by the glass-edge pool (worth a jaunt upstairs for the views alone).

Modern, well-appointed home base close to Dubai Healthcare City, the stunning Burj Khalifa and posh Dubai Mall.

In the mood for a leisurely lunch? Look no further than the hotel’s own eatery.

The cabana-lined pool is where it’s at. Well, there or the beach. You choose.

Mins from the airport, Dubai Mall & Burj Khalifa, plus an air-conditioned bridge connects you to the metro & World Trade Centre, no sweat (literally).

Simply sleek rooms stay out of your way but have all the comfort you need.

A 10-min lakeside stroll gets ya to the metro (read: Dubai’s your oyster, go explore) and Dubai Marina.

Old town–adjacent for easy blasts to the past.

Primo spot next to the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, a 7-min jaunt from the World Trade Centre metro stop.

Smack-dab in the middle of techie biz central — plus plenty of eats if you’re not all about the binary.

Right on the marina so you can hit the promenade in a heartbeat (okay, maybe a few).

Practice your best Phelps impression at the pool.

Cool off with a dip & a drink as you check out the Burj Khalifa from the rooftop pool deck.