Dubai Hotels
Sales tax of 10% and service charges of 10% are automatically added to the bill at checkout; tipping of porters is also expected.
The hotels below have been classed into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over Dh2,000)
$$$ (Dh1,500 to Dh2,000)
$$ (Dh1,000 to Dh1,500)
$ (under Dh1,000)
The prices quoted above are the starting prices for a double room, including tax but excluding breakfast, unless otherwise specified.
Luxury
The 'Arab Tower', which has become one of the most instantly recognisable symbols of Dubai, is truly unlike any other hotel on the planet. Rising, like something out of a Bond movie, from its own man-made island in the Arabian Gulf, this multi-storey monster is an oasis of true luxury. All rooms are sumptuously designed suites with wide-screen TVs and all mod cons, although the garish overuse of gold and bright colours does not suit all tastes. Even the cheapest rooms have their own dining table and individual business centres, complete with laptop and printer. There are also in-room Jacuzzis. As the price of the suites rises, so do the number of facilities, with additional extras like snooker tables, cocktail bars and even private cinemas. The most expensive place to stay in Dubai remains one of the most unique hotels in the world.
Jumeirah Beach, PO Box 74147
Tel: (04) 301 7777.
Website: www.burj-al-arab.com
Price: $$$$
The Madinat Jumeirah is a resort that is impressive in both its scale and attention to detail. There are two 'grand boutique' hotels as well as 29 ultra-exclusive traditional courtyard summer houses, with a total of over 800 rooms. The resort has been created along a stretch of Jumeirah Beach with an eye to Arabic décor. Neat touches include the 3.7km (2.2 miles) of waterways, which use boats to connect guests between their rooms and the 45 restaurants that are located on site. There is also a 1km (0.6-mile) stretch of private beach and the decadent Six Senses Spa among an array of leisure facilities. The Madinat Arena (a concert and events venue) can house up to 4,550 guests.
Jumeirah Beach, PO Box 75157
Tel: (04) 366 8888.
Website: www.madinatjumeirah.com
Price: $$$$
Moderate
For a budget, 4-star hotel that is centrally located, this accommodation is difficult to beat. The 160 en-suite rooms are clean and well kept and the staff are friendly and helpful, although the hotel has few frills. One bonus is the free parking that the hotel provides for its guests. The modern, glass-fronted hotel also has a small business centre and a swimming pool.
Nasser Square
Tel: (04) 228 6666.
Price: $
This 4-star hotel sits right on the beach at Dubai Marina and offers excellent value with many of the facilities that you would find at the slew of neighbouring 5-star hotels. Be sure to book a room with a sea view gazing out towards Palm Jumeirah. Facilities include childrens' and adults' outdoor swimming pools (the latter comes complete with a swim-up bar), a private beach, conference facilities, a spa and a decent array of food and drink options. The adjacent 245m- (804ft-) tall Dubai Tower apartments are run by the same people and offer luxury penthouse-style two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments with stunning views (minimum three-night stay). Tower guests can use all the facilities at the Oasis Beach Hotel.
Dubai Marina, PO Box 26500
Tel: (04) 399 4444.
Website: www.jebelali-international.com or www.oasisbeachtower.com
Price: $$
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