THE BEST LUXURY HOTELS IN DUBAI 2023

Between its gravity-defying skyscrapers and stunning desert landscape, Dubai is a dazzling metropolis that melds the past and present to electrifying effect and offers something for everyone. Synonymous with world-class hotels and resorts, this must-visit city is also a luxury traveler's dream.

ATLANTIS THE PALM

This dynamic property is rising in Dubai from the shoreline of the world's largest man-made island, Palm Island. Positioned as the flagship property that it is, Atlantis The Palm is situated at the apex of Palm Island's outer crescent, surrounded by the beautiful and calm seas of the Arabian Gulf. The palatial hotel is one of Dubai's most impressive resorts, part blockbuster luxury hotel (over 1,500 rooms and suites!) and part aquatic wonderland. The resort features some of the most elegant hotel rooms in Dubai, designed to immerse guests in absolute comfort and unrivaled luxury. The hotel's underwater suites have stunning underwater views, including the "ancient" ruins of the mythical lost city of Atlantis and its 65,000 marine inhabitants. Families will love the hotel's Aquaventure water park.

PARK HYATT DUBAI

Located at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club on the banks of the majestic Dubai Creek, Park Hyatt Dubai offers an idyllic setting for a luxurious getaway. This 5-star resort offers 223 luxury rooms, including 34 suites, all with stunning views of Dubai Creek and the marina. The hotel's award-winning restaurants offer the best of Western, Thai and French cuisine. With floor-to-ceiling windows, wood-burning ovens and theater kitchens, the hotel brings excitement and style to dining both indoors and outdoors. As a luxury resort in the city of Dubai, the property also offers its guests a number of exciting activities. like Seawings, the seaplane that takes off from Dubai Creek and an 18-hole, par-71 championship course that juts out thousands of undulating yards, or relaxing spa treatments at the luxurious Amara Spa.

JUMEIRAH AL QASR

Al Qasr means 'The Palace', and this hotel is truly the jewel in the crown of Madinat Jumeirah (or 'Jumeirah city'). Designed in the style of a sheikh's summer residence, the hotel replicates traditional royal architecture, along with luxurious modernity throughout. Approaching along a tree-lined avenue, graced with beautifully sculpted Arabian horses, the hotel itself will take your breath away. The design of 292 rooms is a tribute to the ancient architectural styles of Arabia. As part of the magnificent Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Al Qasr offers all the facilities and activities of a larger resort, with traditional wooden open boats transporting guests to more than 40 world-class restaurants and bars. The complex features a recreation of an old market, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, with more than 70 boutiques and galleries.

FOUR SEASONS RESORT DUBAI AT JUMEIRAH BEACH

Bringing a fresh and sophisticated style to dynamic Dubai, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach captures the energy and excitement of the city in one glamorous beach resort. Boasting a palatial lobby, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking beautiful gardens and the Arabian Gulf, the property is an oasis located in the heart of exclusive Jumeirah. With polished marble and custom Murano chandeliers, it exudes luxury with understated elegance. The 237 spacious rooms, including 49 suites, offer views of the Arabian Gulf on one side and Burj Khalifa and the downtown skyline on the other. Three pools, water sports, and many shops and restaurants provide plenty of activities to keep everyone occupied.

RAFFLES THE PALM DUBAI

Inspired by the palaces of continental Europe, Raffles The Palm Dubai, is a five-star luxury beach resort dedicated to the finer elements of life. Guests can immerse themselves in elegantly curated stay, dining and entertainment experiences at this iconic destination on the Palm Jumeirah, and discover Dubai's iconic palace by the sea. Each of the spacious rooms and suites is adorned with handcrafted Italian touches and offset by carefully selected amenities to complete the atmosphere of elegance. The refinement is complemented by exceptional leisure facilities, such as a private beach and lagoon pool, five culinary experiences including a Japanese restaurant, and one of the largest wellness centers, Cinq Mondes Spa, with 23 treatment rooms.

ONE&ONLY THE PALM

Elegant and glamorous, One&Only The Palm is an exquisite low-rise boutique oasis nestled on the lushly landscaped private peninsula of Palm Island Crescent. Combining Moorish and Andalusian architecture with elegant, contemporary interiors, the property consists of 90 rooms and four exclusive beachfront villas. At One&Only The Palm, you can hide away from the routine and soak up the sun by sparkling pools and the private white-sand beach; capture the calm of the day at the Guerlain Spa, set amidst ponds, fountains and open courtyards; and delight your palate with an enviable selection of bars and restaurants under the culinary guidance of Chef Yannick Alléno, three Michelin stars. Across the water is One&Only Royal Mirage, the property's equally impressive sister resort, where the world's most discerning travelers are also assured of a warm welcome, understated luxury, and attentive, unobtrusive service.

ARMANI HOTEL

Armani Hotel Dubai is located inside Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world, and is part of a mixed-use development consisting of 160 rooms and 144 residences. The downtown hotel is up to the 8th floor and then the 38th and 39th floors, and the residences occupy levels 9 to 16 of the Burj Khalifa Tower. Behind the doors of the rooms, understated elegance reigns: walls are trimmed with handmade leather from Florence, floors are covered with Japanese tatami, and bathrooms are lined with gray stones from Alicante, Spain, all blended seamlessly. with the clean, curved lines of the tower's architecture. The elegant Armani/SPA tailors each experience to each guest and features a beautiful outdoor pool that wraps around one of the corners of Burj Khalifa.

BURJ AL ARAB

A shimmering architectural marvel in the middle of the Arabian Gulf, the distinctive sail-shaped silhouette of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is more than just an impressive hotel, it is an emblem of modern Dubai, a world-famous icon and a symbol of extreme wealth, making it which makes the resort very popular with the rich and famous. Still the only (self-proclaimed) 7-star super-luxury hotel in the world, Burj Al Arab offers oversized all-suite accommodation, with each suite comprised of two floors that are connected by a marble staircase. Here, you can soothe your soul in a spa-like bathroom with a Jacuzzi, tiled floor, and full-size Hermes products. The opulent lobby, dotted with massive gilded columns, leads to various boutiques and exquisite restaurants. The property also has a spectacular outdoor terrace, floating on the sea, which includes two swimming pools,

BVLGARI HOTELS & RESORT

Located on the exclusive man-made Jumeirah Bay, an island carved in the shape of a seahorse and linked by a 300m (980ft) bridge to Dubai's central coast, the Bvlgari Resort Dubai is a true "urban oasis" for visitors and residents. similar. Entirely designed by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, the renowned Italian architecture firm that has created all Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, the sunny property comprises 101 rooms and suites, as well as 20 Bvlgari villas with pools, gardens and ocean views.

AL MAHA, A LUXURY COLLECTION DESERT RESORT & SPA

Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, is nestled among the lush palm groves, emerald pavilions and iconic sand dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, where desert wildlife abounds. Offering secluded tranquility and iconic views of the sweeping plains and Hajar Mountain massif, the property showcases Bedouin heritage and architecture while also offering a sense of desert adventure. Offering unrivaled luxury, the suites, reminiscent of Bedouin tents, are set far apart and blend smoothly into the desert. Beautifully decorated with a unique collection of authentic Arabian artifacts and antiques, all suites feature private plunge pools with spectacular views of the desert and its wildlife.