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

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.

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

Getting to famous sightseeing spots is a breeze with the metro on your doorstep (and did we mention the next-door mall?).

Spacious rooms in the business district, 10 minutes' walk from Al Ghurair Centre.

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

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

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

Fitness fanatics, look no further. The partner gym has you covered.

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

Those cookies though.

Nothing says ‘welcome’ like free indoor valet parking and complimentary Arabic coffee and dates in the lobby.

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

Elegant and convenient, you're close to the airport and a short drive from the Dubai World Trade Center.

Colourful modern digs in the heart of entertainment and shopping mecca Dubai Festival City.

A worldly menagerie of eats options here, ranging from authentic Goan cuisine to ace Japanese fare (dished up with full ceremony, natch).

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).

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

Seriously swanky rooms are Don Draper-level sleek with Insta-worthy Dubai views.

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

The glam rooftop pool welcomes you back after your camel ride or (equally ‘strenuous’) day at the mall.

Uber-central address (read: Festival Centre, marina, golf & the World Trade Centre are all within an easy drive).

Rooms rock a plush sophistication for first-class comfort (we won’t tell if you flew in coach).

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

Highly international-contemporary feel, but the curved glass exterior takes its cues from the nearby ships and water.

Traditional décor and blue & yellow palette give the rooms a warm, inviting vibe. Don’t miss the onsite Turkish bath, hot tub & sauna.

Sheikh Zayed Road location means you're just down the way from Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa (take in the view from the rooftop pool!).

Directly connected to a huge has-everything shopping centre, so don’t even bother packing if you don’t wanna.