Hotel Directory
Desert Palm Dubai
Set away from the hustle and bustle of Dubai proper, the Desert Palm Dubai is a peaceful spot that conspicuously lacks the bling that characterises many of the city’s ultra-luxe hotels. Gorgeous gardens and a full-size polo field surround it, while the onsite spa is particularly good.
Burj Al Arab
Housed inside one of Dubai's most iconic towers, the Burj Al Arab hotel has become a byword for bling – largely as a result of its eye-catching gold and turquoise interior décor. Famous for hosting sports stars and other celebrities, it boasts a helipad on the roof as well as a slew of eye-wateringly expensive restaurants and a spa.
Armani Hotel Dubai
The world's first Armani hotel occupies the lower floors of the Burj Khalifa and is a study in modern luxury. It handsomely eschews the bling of other hotels, opting instead for linear corridors that resemble a catwalk. The rooms and the slightly Spartan lobby are full of stylish touches too.