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.

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

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

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

Old town–adjacent for easy blasts to the past.

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

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

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

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

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).

Asian/Egyptian-styled digs 10 mins from the airport, and connected to the impressive Wafi Mall – wonderland of shops, dining & entertainment.

Location’s totally worth bragging about. It’s linked to the Al Ghurair shopping center & walkable to tonnnnns of Dubai biggies.

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