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

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

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

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

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

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

Streaming your favorite playlists is a breeze with free WiFi.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

Perfectly situated for strolls through vibrant Deira, metro adventures, shopping (plus a gratis mall shuttle) & access to the historic Creek area.

Modern and convenient with all the right amenities – connected to the Al Ghurair Shopping Centre & walkable to Union Metro Station.

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

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

Hotel pool for when you feel like getting splashy.

Fresh, comfy rooms boast all the essentials and a modern mood.

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

Hey hey, free breakfast every day.