Dubai Hotels
There are essentially 2 categories of accommodation in Dubai, city hotels and beach resorts. The city hotels are found in Deira, Bur Dubai and Sheikh Zayed Road, while the beach resorts are located in Jumeirah. Resorts are generally 4 or 5-star properties, with opportunities for the budget traveller somewhat limited. There’s a wider range of hotels available in the city, though many are aimed at business travellers.
Alcohol regulations mean that hotels are home the majority of the city’s restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
Dubai’s hotels welcomed 6.3 million guests in 2006, an increase of around 230% on the figures a decade earlier. Occupancy rates are amongst the highest in the world, 86.9% in 2007, so early booking is recommended.
Hotel rates are currently high but are expected to drop as Dubai's new hotels begin to open over the next few years.
| Name | Notes | Stars | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Manzil | New in 2007. | 4 | Downtown Burj Dubai |
| Al Qasr | Boutique hotel in the Madinat Jumeirah Resort. | 5 | Al Sufouh |
| Burj Al Arab | The tallest hotel in the world. | 5 | Umm Suqeim |
| BurJuman Rotana Suites | Connected to the Burjuman Centre shopping mall. | 4 | Bur Dubai |
| Crowne Plaza | Opposite the Dubai World Trade Centre. | 5 | Trade Centre |
| Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City | Dubai's first totally non-smoking hotel. | 5 | Dubai Festival City |
| Express by Holiday Inn | Budget hotel at Dubai Internet City. | 3 | Al Sufouh |
| Fairmont | One of the most iconic buildings in the city. | 5 | Trade Centre |
| Four Points by Sheraton | Orientated towards business travellers. | 4 | Bur Dubai |
| Hawthorn Deira | Close to the Hamarain Centre. | 4 | Deira |
| Hilton Dubai Creek | Stylish hotel with rooftop pool. | 5 | Deira |
| Hilton Dubai Jumeirah | Beachfront resort. | 5 | Dubai Marina |
| Holiday Inn Downtown | Ideal for businessmen on a budget. | 4 | Deira |
| Ibis | Basic accommodation at the World Trade Centre. | 3 | Trade Centre |
| InterContinental Dubai Festival City | 36-floor hotel (opened 2007). | 5 | Dubai Festival City |
| Jumeira Rotana | 112-room hotel offering reasonable rates. | 4 | Satwa |
| Jumeirah Beach Club Resort & Spa | Offers 50 villas in a tropical garden setting. | 5 | Jumeirah |
| Jumeirah Beach Hotel | Offers an extensive range of leisure facilities. | 5 | Umm Suqeim |
| Jumeirah Emirates Towers | 400-bedroom hotel catering mainly to business visitors. | 5 | Trade Centre |
| JW Marriott | Business property with health club and rooftop pool. | 5 | Deira |
| Madinat Jumeirah | The largest of the city's beach resorts. | 5 | Umm Suqeim |
| Marriott Executive Apartments | Apartments with a good view of the Creek. | - | Deira |
| Mina A’ Salam | Hotel at the Madinat Jumeirah. | 5 | Umm Suqeim |
| Monarch Hotel | New in 2007. | 5 | Trade Centre |
| Novotel World Trade Centre | Situated at the World Trade Centre. | 4 | Trade Centre |
| Qamardeen Hotel | New in 2007. | 4 | Downtown Burj Dubai |
| Radisson SAS | Contemporary design and chic interior. | 4 | Al Sufouh |
| Radisson SAS (previously InterContinental) | The first 5-star hotel in Dubai. | 5 | Deira |
| Raffles | Unusual hotel, convenient for the airport. | 5 | Umm Hurair |
| Renaissance | Ideal for the business visitor. | 5 | Deira |
| Sheraton Deira | Offers a pool and gym. | 5 | Deira |
| Sheraton Dubai Creek | Situated on the banks of the Creek. | 5 | Deira |
| Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort & Towers | Beach resort with good leisure facilities. | 5 | Dubai Marina |
| Sofitel City Centre Hotel & Residence | Close to the airport. | 3 | Deira |
| The Palace The Old Town | New in 2007. | 5 | Downtown Burj Dubai |
| Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort | Great for families. | 5 | Al Sufouh |
Planned Developments
Dubai's target is to receive 15 million tourists annually by 2010. To do this it will have to add 50,000 hotel rooms to its 2006 inventory of 31,000. By 2010 analysts are predicting the city will offer 130 five star hotels and 50 four star properties. Planned developments include:
