Alexander BenzAbout the authorFamous Dubai hotels for a first visit
Five well-known Dubai hotels and five different first-trip scenarios: Downtown, the beach, a large integrated resort and an architectural landmark.
Famous Dubai hotels for a first visit
Five recognisable addresses and five different ways to stay, without a ranking or a universal winner.
Jumeirah Burj Al Arab
An architectural landmark on the Jumeirah coast. It is chosen for a self-contained hotel experience and an iconic setting, rather than as a base for crossing the city every day.
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Atlantis, The Palm
A large Palm Jumeirah resort with extensive on-site facilities. It suits trips where the waterpark, aquarium, restaurants and time by the sea matter more than a central location.
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Atlantis The Royal
A contemporary resort on the outer Palm, known for its stepped architecture, restaurants and elevated pools. It works when the hotel itself is a major part of the itinerary.
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Armani Hotel Dubai
Set inside Burj Khalifa, the hotel places Downtown at the centre of the trip, close to Dubai Mall and the city's main urban landmarks. The emphasis is on understated design and a city rhythm.
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Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai
A low-rise beachfront resort in Jumeira 1 that balances a quieter shoreline with relatively convenient access to Downtown. It suits travellers who want to alternate between the sea and the city.
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