The mid-range Premier Inn Dubai Silicon Oasis offers all the expected amenities of the chain in a location better suited to business travelers than tourists. Downtown Dubai is a 20-minute drive, while Mall of the Emirates and Palm Jumeirah are around 30 minutes. Free shuttles to area sights are convenient. The 230 rooms are outfitted in the brand's typical purple decor, with sufficient amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, kettles, air-conditioning, and mini-fridges. Rooms, however, are on the small side. This is also the case for the outdoor pool, adjacent hot tub, and gym with a few cardio machines and free weights. A Costa Coffee is in the lobby and an all-day Mediterranean restaurant receives positive reviews. The Arabian Park Hotel is closer to downtown and the airport, and it has cheaper rates and a bigger pool.
The mid-range Premier Inn Dubai Silicon Oasis offers all the expected amenities of the chain in a location better suited to business travelers than tourists. Downtown Dubai is a 20-minute drive, while Mall of the Emirates and Palm Jumeirah are around 30 minutes. Free shuttles to area sights are convenient. The 230 rooms are outfitted in the brand's typical purple decor, with sufficient amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, kettles, air-conditioning, and mini-fridges. Rooms, however, are on the small side. This is also the case for the outdoor pool, adjacent hot tub, and gym with a few cardio machines and free weights. A Costa Coffee is in the lobby and an all-day Mediterranean restaurant receives positive reviews. The Arabian Park Hotel is closer to downtown and the airport, and it has cheaper rates and a bigger pool.
The AVANI Deira Dubai Hotel is a smart, upscale property in the culturally diverse Deira district. It's far from downtown sights, but near the airport and a five-minute walk from the metro. The 216 rooms are spacious and elegant, and their streamlined layouts include big TVs, iPod docks, and minibars. Upgraded rooms get Club Lounge access, plus passes to a beach club at The Palm. The hotel has a modern fitness center and rooftop pool, but note it's under a flight path. Varied dining includes an Asian restaurant with live wok stations and a buffet breakfast, plus a sports bar with an alcohol license. Meeting rooms are useful for corporate guests, though unreliable in-room Wi-Fi is a downside. Emirates Grand Hotel is less stylish, but an affordable downtown alternative.
The AVANI Deira Dubai Hotel is a smart, upscale property in the culturally diverse Deira district. It's far from downtown sights, but near the airport and a five-minute walk from the metro. The 216 rooms are spacious and elegant, and their streamlined layouts include big TVs, iPod docks, and minibars. Upgraded rooms get Club Lounge access, plus passes to a beach club at The Palm. The hotel has a modern fitness center and rooftop pool, but note it's under a flight path. Varied dining includes an Asian restaurant with live wok stations and a buffet breakfast, plus a sports bar with an alcohol license. Meeting rooms are useful for corporate guests, though unreliable in-room Wi-Fi is a downside. Emirates Grand Hotel is less stylish, but an affordable downtown alternative.
Opened in 2014, the four-pearl Carlton Downtown Hotel (formerly Warwick) is an upscale property, well-located near Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the metro, and the financial district. Features include the highest open-air outdoor pool and restaurant in Dubai (47th floor), a glitzy spa, and a modern fitness center, plus an outdoor tennis court. Many of its 357 rooms have sensational views, and all come with flat-screen TVs, kettles, and lush Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Six bars and restaurants have globetrotting menus, and the breakfast buffet gets rave reviews. Meeting rooms cater to its significant corporate clientele, while free shuttles to attractions keep leisure guests happy. Beach lovers may want to consider JA Ocean View Hotel, where the pool is bigger, plus there's more for kids.
Opened in 2014, the four-pearl Carlton Downtown Hotel (formerly Warwick) is an upscale property, well-located near Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the metro, and the financial district. Features include the highest open-air outdoor pool and restaurant in Dubai (47th floor), a glitzy spa, and a modern fitness center, plus an outdoor tennis court. Many of its 357 rooms have sensational views, and all come with flat-screen TVs, kettles, and lush Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Six bars and restaurants have globetrotting menus, and the breakfast buffet gets rave reviews. Meeting rooms cater to its significant corporate clientele, while free shuttles to attractions keep leisure guests happy. Beach lovers may want to consider JA Ocean View Hotel, where the pool is bigger, plus there's more for kids.
TIME Oak Hotel & Suites is a modern, upscale property catering to both leisure and business travelers wanting to be near the Barsha Heights (Tecom area) or Palm Jumeirah. Mall of the Emirates is a 12-minute drive, while Downtown Dubai and its attractions are 20 minutes away by car. The 216 rooms range from standard hotel units to apartment-style suites with well-equipped kitchens, though all have contemporary decor, minibars, and desks. Some units have balconies. Extensive on-site features includes an all-day Mediterranean eatery, casual cafe, and Middle Eastern restaurant, as well as a well-sized outdoor pool surrounded by loungers, full-service salon and spa, and kids' outdoor play area. Travelers looking for something a bit more hip and fun should consider Media One Hotel Dubai.
TIME Oak Hotel & Suites is a modern, upscale property catering to both leisure and business travelers wanting to be near the Barsha Heights (Tecom area) or Palm Jumeirah. Mall of the Emirates is a 12-minute drive, while Downtown Dubai and its attractions are 20 minutes away by car. The 216 rooms range from standard hotel units to apartment-style suites with well-equipped kitchens, though all have contemporary decor, minibars, and desks. Some units have balconies. Extensive on-site features includes an all-day Mediterranean eatery, casual cafe, and Middle Eastern restaurant, as well as a well-sized outdoor pool surrounded by loungers, full-service salon and spa, and kids' outdoor play area. Travelers looking for something a bit more hip and fun should consider Media One Hotel Dubai.
This luxurious, 400-room hotel may not be especially convenient to tourist sights, but it adjoins a shopping mall and is within a few minutes' drive of the Dubai Financial Center. Leisure visitors might be tempted by the free passes and shuttle service to beach clubs and Wild Wati Waterpark, however. Bright, contemporary rooms are upscale if a bit corporate, though the big bathrooms with separate tubs and walk-in showers are a highlight. Property features include a rooftop pool, 15 restaurants and bars (including renowned fine dining and a chic bar on the 51st floor), and a full-service spa with oxygen bar. It's one of the best business hotels in the city, but tourists might be happier at a similarly priced beachfront option, such as the Mina A' Salam at Madinat Jumeirah.
This luxurious, 400-room hotel may not be especially convenient to tourist sights, but it adjoins a shopping mall and is within a few minutes' drive of the Dubai Financial Center. Leisure visitors might be tempted by the free passes and shuttle service to beach clubs and Wild Wati Waterpark, however. Bright, contemporary rooms are upscale if a bit corporate, though the big bathrooms with separate tubs and walk-in showers are a highlight. Property features include a rooftop pool, 15 restaurants and bars (including renowned fine dining and a chic bar on the 51st floor), and a full-service spa with oxygen bar. It's one of the best business hotels in the city, but tourists might be happier at a similarly priced beachfront option, such as the Mina A' Salam at Madinat Jumeirah.
The mid-range Winchester Hotel Apartments is a bit removed from tourist attractions, but guests are within a 15-minute walk of a metro station. The 158 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments are spacious and have separate living and dining areas, as well as full kitchens, but decor is dated. In fact, the property on a whole has seen better days, with many past guests complaining about cleanliness and maintenance issues. However, the rooftop pool is a perk, and there are also a restaurant serving local and international fare, a fitness center, sauna, and free on-site parking. The free Wi-Fi is unreliable and slow. Golden Sands Hotel Apartments also offers apartment-style rooms at competitive rates, plus it has better features, including three pools and a fitness center with a squash court.
The mid-range Winchester Hotel Apartments is a bit removed from tourist attractions, but guests are within a 15-minute walk of a metro station. The 158 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments are spacious and have separate living and dining areas, as well as full kitchens, but decor is dated. In fact, the property on a whole has seen better days, with many past guests complaining about cleanliness and maintenance issues. However, the rooftop pool is a perk, and there are also a restaurant serving local and international fare, a fitness center, sauna, and free on-site parking. The free Wi-Fi is unreliable and slow. Golden Sands Hotel Apartments also offers apartment-style rooms at competitive rates, plus it has better features, including three pools and a fitness center with a squash court.
An exceptional location on Marina Walk and massive apartments are two of the major reasons families and vacationers choose the upper-middle-range Marina Hotel Apartments. Its 73 one-, two-, and three-bedroom units start at over 1,000 square feet and feature separate bedrooms and living areas, plus fully equipped kitchens with four-burner stoves and dining space. But rooms aren't perfect: Decor, though tasteful, can feel dated, and many units face a busy main road rather than the marina. Amenities include a large gym, a sauna, a squash court, and a little outdoor pool. There's no on-site restaurant, but there are plenty in walking distance. As an alternative, the City Premiere Marina Hotel Apartments offers more polished, contemporary decor and a few extra amenities (like a restaurant), though its apartments aren't quite as roomy.
An exceptional location on Marina Walk and massive apartments are two of the major reasons families and vacationers choose the upper-middle-range Marina Hotel Apartments. Its 73 one-, two-, and three-bedroom units start at over 1,000 square feet and feature separate bedrooms and living areas, plus fully equipped kitchens with four-burner stoves and dining space. But rooms aren't perfect: Decor, though tasteful, can feel dated, and many units face a busy main road rather than the marina. Amenities include a large gym, a sauna, a squash court, and a little outdoor pool. There's no on-site restaurant, but there are plenty in walking distance. As an alternative, the City Premiere Marina Hotel Apartments offers more polished, contemporary decor and a few extra amenities (like a restaurant), though its apartments aren't quite as roomy.
The 236-room H Dubai is a luxury property with an elegant design and convenient location for business travelers near the World Trade Centre. Major sights such as the Burj Khalifa and Jumeirah Beach, however, are about a 15-minute drive away. Although not as palatial as some high-end Dubai properties, rooms are attractive and upmarket, with marble bathrooms, seating areas, desks, and free Wi-Fi. Numerous suites and apartment-style units with kitchenettes are also available. On-site facilities include the gorgeous Mandara Spa, attractive outdoor pool, and 11 restaurants and bars, including a Japanese eatery and rooftop cocktail lounge on the 40th floor. A modern and well-equipped fitness center and extensive meeting spaces are also on-site. It's worth considering the Jumeirah Emirates Towers, which is still near the Trade Centre and offers free shuttles to area beaches.
The 236-room H Dubai is a luxury property with an elegant design and convenient location for business travelers near the World Trade Centre. Major sights such as the Burj Khalifa and Jumeirah Beach, however, are about a 15-minute drive away. Although not as palatial as some high-end Dubai properties, rooms are attractive and upmarket, with marble bathrooms, seating areas, desks, and free Wi-Fi. Numerous suites and apartment-style units with kitchenettes are also available. On-site facilities include the gorgeous Mandara Spa, attractive outdoor pool, and 11 restaurants and bars, including a Japanese eatery and rooftop cocktail lounge on the 40th floor. A modern and well-equipped fitness center and extensive meeting spaces are also on-site. It's worth considering the Jumeirah Emirates Towers, which is still near the Trade Centre and offers free shuttles to area beaches.
The upper-middle-range City Premiere Hotel Apartments offers 271 soundproofed, spacious apartments in a 43-story tower near Downtown Dubai. The hotel is on a heavily trafficked road, but guests can walk safely to the Business Bay metro station in 10 minutes. Its modern apartments have one to four bedrooms, as well as fully equipped kitchens, washer/dryers, and flat-screen TVs. Many have large balconies with amazing views, though those facing the highway may experience noise. Despite being an apartment property, features are extensive and include a restaurant, 24-hour coffee shop, temperature-controlled rooftop pool, and fitness center with a sauna and steam room. It's worth comparing rates with the more posh Manzil Downtown Dubai if a kitchen isn't essential.
The upper-middle-range City Premiere Hotel Apartments offers 271 soundproofed, spacious apartments in a 43-story tower near Downtown Dubai. The hotel is on a heavily trafficked road, but guests can walk safely to the Business Bay metro station in 10 minutes. Its modern apartments have one to four bedrooms, as well as fully equipped kitchens, washer/dryers, and flat-screen TVs. Many have large balconies with amazing views, though those facing the highway may experience noise. Despite being an apartment property, features are extensive and include a restaurant, 24-hour coffee shop, temperature-controlled rooftop pool, and fitness center with a sauna and steam room. It's worth comparing rates with the more posh Manzil Downtown Dubai if a kitchen isn't essential.