The upper-middle-range Ramada Plaza Jumeriah Beach Residence is an apartment-style property along Dubai Marina, close to the beach and numerous restaurants on The Walk. The 360 units include both standard hotel rooms and apartments with full kitchens. The former have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and safes, while the latter come with washing machines, stovetops, and dining areas. Hotel-style features include has an attractive outdoor heated pool with sunbeds, a well-equipped modern fitness center, and meeting rooms. Multiple eateries include a Brazilian barbecue spot, an international buffet, Italian restaurant, and a pub. A lounge on the 35th floor offers pleasant views. This is a decent choice for the area, though a better value can be found at nearby Hilton Dubai The Walk, which offers beach access.
The upper-middle-range Ramada Plaza Jumeriah Beach Residence is an apartment-style property along Dubai Marina, close to the beach and numerous restaurants on The Walk. The 360 units include both standard hotel rooms and apartments with full kitchens. The former have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and safes, while the latter come with washing machines, stovetops, and dining areas. Hotel-style features include has an attractive outdoor heated pool with sunbeds, a well-equipped modern fitness center, and meeting rooms. Multiple eateries include a Brazilian barbecue spot, an international buffet, Italian restaurant, and a pub. A lounge on the 35th floor offers pleasant views. This is a decent choice for the area, though a better value can be found at nearby Hilton Dubai The Walk, which offers beach access.
The upper-middle-range M Hotel Downtown by Millennium is a contemporary property with a convenient location a 15- to 25-minute walk (or five-minute free shuttle ride) from Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa. Its 242 rooms and suites are done in a generic style with warm earth tones, but they're well-outfitted with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and kettles. Leisure facilities include a small rooftop pool, elegant spa offering treatments, a sauna, and steam rooms, and a decently equipped gym. Food at the all-day international buffet restaurant, coffee and sweets shop, pool bar, and outdoor lounge -- with lovely vistas --receive mainly positive reviews. For a larger pool and more kid-friendly amenities, consider the Ramada Downtown Dubai, though rates are more expensive.
The upper-middle-range M Hotel Downtown by Millennium is a contemporary property with a convenient location a 15- to 25-minute walk (or five-minute free shuttle ride) from Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa. Its 242 rooms and suites are done in a generic style with warm earth tones, but they're well-outfitted with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and kettles. Leisure facilities include a small rooftop pool, elegant spa offering treatments, a sauna, and steam rooms, and a decently equipped gym. Food at the all-day international buffet restaurant, coffee and sweets shop, pool bar, and outdoor lounge -- with lovely vistas --receive mainly positive reviews. For a larger pool and more kid-friendly amenities, consider the Ramada Downtown Dubai, though rates are more expensive.
Arabian Court at One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai is a luxury hotel with private beach access overlooking the Jumeirah Palm Islands. As one of three hotels within the massive Royal Mirage complex, features are plentiful and spread across the three hotels. The 170 guest rooms feature luxurious Arabian interiors with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and spacious terraces overlooking the Arabian Sea. All rates include breakfast at one of the available restaurants, and half-board rates are popular. There's a large outdoor swimming pool with a kids' pool. Other features include a spa with hammam, fitness centers, tennis courts, and kids' club. This hotel is a top choice for travelers looking for a beach vacation in Dubai. Business travelers are better off somewhere closer to downtown, like Palace Downtown.
Arabian Court at One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai is a luxury hotel with private beach access overlooking the Jumeirah Palm Islands. As one of three hotels within the massive Royal Mirage complex, features are plentiful and spread across the three hotels. The 170 guest rooms feature luxurious Arabian interiors with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and spacious terraces overlooking the Arabian Sea. All rates include breakfast at one of the available restaurants, and half-board rates are popular. There's a large outdoor swimming pool with a kids' pool. Other features include a spa with hammam, fitness centers, tennis courts, and kids' club. This hotel is a top choice for travelers looking for a beach vacation in Dubai. Business travelers are better off somewhere closer to downtown, like Palace Downtown.
Situated in a cluster of hotels behind the Mall of the Emirates, in the Al Barsha neighborhood of Dubai, the Grandeur Hotel is a mid-range hotel that offers clean, modern rooms at a reasonable price. It's nothing extraordinary on the outside, but it's a decent value, with free Wi-Fi, a rooftop pool, large rooms, a trio of bars and restaurants, a fitness center, and a sauna. It's within walking distance of the mall, although the Citimax hotel in Al Barsha has a nicer atmosphere and is even closer to the mall and other sights.
Situated in a cluster of hotels behind the Mall of the Emirates, in the Al Barsha neighborhood of Dubai, the Grandeur Hotel is a mid-range hotel that offers clean, modern rooms at a reasonable price. It's nothing extraordinary on the outside, but it's a decent value, with free Wi-Fi, a rooftop pool, large rooms, a trio of bars and restaurants, a fitness center, and a sauna. It's within walking distance of the mall, although the Citimax hotel in Al Barsha has a nicer atmosphere and is even closer to the mall and other sights.
The luxury Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah is a large resort located on the east crescent of the Palm Jumeirah. The secluded location it far from most of Dubai's attractions, though ample features keep guests happy at the resort. The 319 rooms feature elegant decor and come with minibars, coffeemakers, private balconies, and free Wi-Fi. The main highlights include private beach access, two large swimming pools, and six restaurants/lounges. An extensive buffet breakfast is offered, though not included in all rates. Family travelers appreciate the kids' club, water sport activities, and shallow kids' pool. The extensive spa facilities, fitness center, and free shuttle to nearby attractions are also popular. As an alternative, Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa has similar rates and even more dining facilities.
The luxury Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah is a large resort located on the east crescent of the Palm Jumeirah. The secluded location it far from most of Dubai's attractions, though ample features keep guests happy at the resort. The 319 rooms feature elegant decor and come with minibars, coffeemakers, private balconies, and free Wi-Fi. The main highlights include private beach access, two large swimming pools, and six restaurants/lounges. An extensive buffet breakfast is offered, though not included in all rates. Family travelers appreciate the kids' club, water sport activities, and shallow kids' pool. The extensive spa facilities, fitness center, and free shuttle to nearby attractions are also popular. As an alternative, Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa has similar rates and even more dining facilities.
Dunes Hotel Apartments Barsha is a solid three-pearl hotel, with 72 units that include studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, and one three-bedroom suite. Units have pleasant, if unexceptional, decor and can be rented for long or short stays. All included generously equipped kitchens with everything from ovens, fridges, and microwaves to washing machines. There's a nice lineup of extra property features here, including a full-service restaurant, a pleasant gym, a rooftop pool and jacuzzi, gender-separated steam rooms, and free parking, shuttle service to Dubai hotspots, and Wi-Fi throughout. Guests are drawn in by the spacious accommodations and the central location, just a five-minute walk from the enormous Mall of the Emirates. For a little more polish and a few extra amenities, consider the nearby Ivory Grand Hotel Apartments.
Dunes Hotel Apartments Barsha is a solid three-pearl hotel, with 72 units that include studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, and one three-bedroom suite. Units have pleasant, if unexceptional, decor and can be rented for long or short stays. All included generously equipped kitchens with everything from ovens, fridges, and microwaves to washing machines. There's a nice lineup of extra property features here, including a full-service restaurant, a pleasant gym, a rooftop pool and jacuzzi, gender-separated steam rooms, and free parking, shuttle service to Dubai hotspots, and Wi-Fi throughout. Guests are drawn in by the spacious accommodations and the central location, just a five-minute walk from the enormous Mall of the Emirates. For a little more polish and a few extra amenities, consider the nearby Ivory Grand Hotel Apartments.
Golden Sands Hotel Apartments is an affordable mid-range choice for those looking for basic apartment-style accommodations in the Bur Dubai district. The property's 750 units are available for short- and long-term stays, and are popular with business travelers. It's a 30-minute drive to the more modern districts of Dubai, including sights like the Burj Khalifa, and the hotel has a limited free shuttle to the beach. Apartments are simple and include full kitchens and free Wi-Fi, though bathrooms can be cramped. Rates are competitive, and three pools, a good gym, and a restaurant do help add value to what's otherwise an unremarkable hotel. Travelers looking for more amenities at similar prices should consider the Xclusive Hotel Apartments, which has children's activities and meeting space, but no on-site restaurant.
Golden Sands Hotel Apartments is an affordable mid-range choice for those looking for basic apartment-style accommodations in the Bur Dubai district. The property's 750 units are available for short- and long-term stays, and are popular with business travelers. It's a 30-minute drive to the more modern districts of Dubai, including sights like the Burj Khalifa, and the hotel has a limited free shuttle to the beach. Apartments are simple and include full kitchens and free Wi-Fi, though bathrooms can be cramped. Rates are competitive, and three pools, a good gym, and a restaurant do help add value to what's otherwise an unremarkable hotel. Travelers looking for more amenities at similar prices should consider the Xclusive Hotel Apartments, which has children's activities and meeting space, but no on-site restaurant.
Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre Residence is an upper-middle-range choice for those looking for modern apartment-style accommodations, for either long or short-term stays. The location next to the Dubai World Trade Centre is convenient for business travelers. The 377 apartments offer contemporary interiors with large windows, full kitchens, washing machines, and free Wi-Fi. All short-stay guests get a free buffet breakfast at the Club Lounge, which is also open for a la carte lunches and dinners (though, no alcohol is served). Features include a large outdoor swimming pool, spacious 24-hour fitness center, and small convenience store on the ground floor. For more hotel-like features like a spa, additional dining facilities, and business features, Fairmont Dubai offers similar rates and just as good of a location.
Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre Residence is an upper-middle-range choice for those looking for modern apartment-style accommodations, for either long or short-term stays. The location next to the Dubai World Trade Centre is convenient for business travelers. The 377 apartments offer contemporary interiors with large windows, full kitchens, washing machines, and free Wi-Fi. All short-stay guests get a free buffet breakfast at the Club Lounge, which is also open for a la carte lunches and dinners (though, no alcohol is served). Features include a large outdoor swimming pool, spacious 24-hour fitness center, and small convenience store on the ground floor. For more hotel-like features like a spa, additional dining facilities, and business features, Fairmont Dubai offers similar rates and just as good of a location.
Located next to Dubai Creek, the 461-room Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek is a four-and-a-half-pearl hotel only a 10-minute drive to the financial district and airport, making it popular with business travelers. Contemporary rooms are done in sharp neutral hues and include perks like free soft drink minibars, free Wi-Fi, and separate showers and tubs in marble bathrooms. There's also a decent pool with a swim-up bar, three on-site restaurants, and a rooftop bar with 360-degree views of the city. Other luxury features include a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness center. Travelers looking for something more family friendly may want to consider the nearby Moevenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai, which is less expensive, but has a more traditional, dated look.
Located next to Dubai Creek, the 461-room Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek is a four-and-a-half-pearl hotel only a 10-minute drive to the financial district and airport, making it popular with business travelers. Contemporary rooms are done in sharp neutral hues and include perks like free soft drink minibars, free Wi-Fi, and separate showers and tubs in marble bathrooms. There's also a decent pool with a swim-up bar, three on-site restaurants, and a rooftop bar with 360-degree views of the city. Other luxury features include a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness center. Travelers looking for something more family friendly may want to consider the nearby Moevenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai, which is less expensive, but has a more traditional, dated look.
A striking and modern property, the upscale Hyatt Place Al Rigga is located in the bustling Deira neighborhood of Dubai, a five-minute walk to the Al Rigga metro station. The 210 guest rooms are spacious and inviting, with comfortable beds and pull-out couches, and the hotel has an outdoor pool and whirlpool, a fitness center, and a free breakfast buffet that's included in the room rate. Note that alcohol isn't available in any public areas of the hotel; it's only available through room service. Guests looking for a hotel with Persian Gulf views may want to try the Hilton Dubai The Walk on the vibrant Dubai Marina promenade, although rates might be higher.
A striking and modern property, the upscale Hyatt Place Al Rigga is located in the bustling Deira neighborhood of Dubai, a five-minute walk to the Al Rigga metro station. The 210 guest rooms are spacious and inviting, with comfortable beds and pull-out couches, and the hotel has an outdoor pool and whirlpool, a fitness center, and a free breakfast buffet that's included in the room rate. Note that alcohol isn't available in any public areas of the hotel; it's only available through room service. Guests looking for a hotel with Persian Gulf views may want to try the Hilton Dubai The Walk on the vibrant Dubai Marina promenade, although rates might be higher.