In Dubai, the standard of hotels is so high that most are actually very luxurious: huge rooms, superlative service and flawless décor are the norm. But a handful surpass even the loftiest expectations, combining prime locations with all the perks you could wish for: whether that’s 24-hour butler service, Burj Khalifa-view balconies or totally lavish interiors (or all three).
Thanks to this stiff competition, prices aren’t always as high as you might think – and when you add superb breakfast buffets and inclusions such as unlimited access to glamorous beach clubs and spas’ hydrotherapy suites, a few nights’ splurge is tempting indeed.
Rather than simply listing the most expensive hotels in Dubai, we’ve collated the following list by the exclusivity of the experience: from one-of-a-kind dining and panoramic pools to snoozing in a world icon. If only for a night or two, these are the hotels to splash out on.
The best luxury hotels in Dubai
1. Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Rising up from the Palm’s outer crescent like an Ottoman palace, this resort is spectacular from every angle. Outside, its sweet-scented frangipani blossoms and palm trees frame views of its vast swimming pools and private beach, while inside is an opus of gleaming marble, hand-painted murals and tinkling fountains. It’s set apart from the city’s hustle, yet the neighbourhood’s skyscrapers and millionaire’s yachts enliven the view – and Dubai Marina is just a 25-minute taxi ride away. Not that you’ll want to venture far: spend your days flopping from poolside to tennis courts, the watersports centre and multiple-award-winning spa, which features a Turkish hammam, snow cave and thermal pools.
Address: Crescent Rd, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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2. Jumeirah Burj Al Arab

When it opened in 1999, the all-suite Burj Al Arab set the bar for luxury hotels in Dubai – and still offers an experience that (whisper it) not even its ritziest rivals can emulate….
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