Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Tucked into the far end of the Dubai Marina, the Pearl may not be as flashy as its high-rise neighbours, but who cares? The price tag is only a fraction…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Tucked into the far end of the Dubai Marina, the Pearl may not be as flashy as its high-rise neighbours, but who cares? The price tag is only a fraction…
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
Downtown Dubai
Standing 355m tall, the mammoth Marriott has 1600 rooms split across two jagged towers inspired by the trunk of a date palm tree. Cathedral-like loftiness…
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
An older but well-kept 500-room resort flanks a gorgeous beach and counts extensive gardens, three pools, a Roman-themed spa and an excellent kids' club…
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Dubai
Linked to the Mall of the Emirates, the Kempinski exudes modern European sophistication and is a perfect launch pad for a shopping immersion. The…
Bur Dubai
Opened in mid-2018, this new building was designed to emulate local traditional architecture with sand-coloured rough-hewn walls and rooms set on two…
Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort
United Arab Emirates
This hotel put Fujairah on the beach-holiday map. Today, with its dimly lit lobby home to classic cars and throne-like velveteen chairs, it's looking old…
United Arab Emirates
It's a bit long in the tooth, and the room furnishings are very 1980s-esque, but if the staff learned to vacuum in the corners, this property, sitting…
United Arab Emirates
This old-fashioned, salmon-pink resort sits on a stretch of sand facing Dibba Rock, a popular diving and snorkelling site thanks to its shallow coral…
Abu Dhabi
Showing its age a bit, the Crowne Plaza's rooms are big, bland and a tad old-fashioned. On the plus side though there are plenty of excellent reasons to…
Bur Dubai
This traditionally run hotel is a hop, skip and jump from BurJuman mall and metro station, and has well-kept, modern studios and one- or two-bedroom…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Not your classic hostel, this place in a Marina high-rise consists of dorms in apartments, with men and women on different floors. It's a hop, skip and…
Oceanic Khorfakkan Resort & Spa
United Arab Emirates
This Khor Fakkan landmark, with its distinctive rooftop rotunda, is still going strong thanks to package-tour deals. Yes, it's a bit (well, a lot) dated,…
Sharjah
Mere steps from Al Qasba and Al Majaz Waterfront, the Golden Tulip has mostly good-sized rooms – some with lagoon views – with rather frumpy, bland…
Abu Dhabi
With some of the cheapest rates in town, this friendly little 55-room hotel opposite the gold souq largely caters for Indian and Asian business clientele…
Savoy Central Hotel Apartments
Bur Dubai
These roomy studios with kitchenettes and big purple sofa beds put you within steps of fabulous budget eats and the Al Fahidi metro station, and are a…
Dubai
In the heart of polyethnic Satwa, the Chelsea has traditionally furnished rooms with patterned carpets, shiny-dark furniture and floor-to-ceiling windows…
Dubai
Although the lobby exudes buttoned-up business flair, this mid-size hotel actually has plenty in store for leisure travellers, including a superb location…
United Arab Emirates
This hotel tower doesn't get any 'wow' style-points, but rooms are all super clean and comfortable if a bit dowdy. Cheaper rooms don't have sea views…
Downtown Dubai
The functional but comfortable Novotel adjoins the convention centre and has generic if well-thought-out rooms with a sofa that pulls out in case you've…
Sharjah
This basic but super-clean hostel occupies a nicely restored historic courtyard building on the edge of the Heritage Area. Carved wooden doors lead to…
La Villa Najd Hotel Apartments
Dubai
One of the older hotel apartments near the Mall of the Emirates, Najd has 64 tiled-floor apartments that make maximum use of space, packing a living room,…
Bur Dubai
With their white-tiled floors and heavy curtains, the Rainbow's 40 rooms exude a retro charm and, for a small hotel, there are good facilities, including…
United Arab Emirates
With its modest entrance and generic lobby, the Radisson may not wow instantly, but it's an immaculately kept, full-service resort with five swimming…
Downtown Dubai
Of the several Dubai branches of this good-value chain, this one behind the World Trade Centre is the most central. After the airy feel and modern design…
Abu Dhabi
Midway between town and the airport, the Ibis has small but comfortable rooms decked out in rich hardwoods, a quiet location, a pleasant terrace and an…
Dubai
Terrific service-minded staff, a sunny rooftop pool and a good location give this place a considerable edge. You'll be steps from the beach, Jumeirah…
Sharjah
Overlooking Khalid Lagoon, the 255-room Copthorne Hotel offers spacious, comfortable rooms dressed in easygoing beige. Solid facilities include spa, gym,…
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