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

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

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

Chic modern luxury in the city centre, just two metro stops from the Dubai Mall.

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).

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Practice your best Phelps impression at the pool.

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

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

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

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

No need to go far for a pick-me-up, the hotel offers stellar onsite eateries dishing up both local & international bites.

Right on The Walk, so you’ll have shops at your feet or sand under your toes just steps outside the door.

Jet lag got your hunger-clock all confused? 24/7 Le Styles Café has ya covered.

Scenic & loungey rooftop pool lets us kick back and ponder… how’d they get the palm trees all the way up here?

Located in the Healthcare City, near Dubai Creek – a 5-min jaunt from the nearest metro stop.

Hotel pool for when you feel like getting splashy.

Posh rooms pamper you with stellar deets like walk-in rainfall showers, soaking tubs & uber-elegant style.

Set on the crescent of the iconic Palm Jumeirah & surrounded by lush gardens. Enjoy direct access to 3 swimming lagoons & the beach.

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