Where to Stay in Dubai: Best Areas & Hotels

This budget–friendly hotel is located only a 13-minute walk from the Burj Khalifa metro station.

Rove City Walk features many facilities, such as a fitness centre, a restaurant and bar, a game area, and a big outdoor swimming pool.

All the rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a wardrobe, and a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer.

Rove Downtown, one of the best places to stay in Downtown Dubai, is conveniently located next to Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall.

The hotel has excellent value for money and provides spacious 26 sqm rooms, 24-hour meeting rooms, free WiFi, late checkout, a 24-hour gym, a laundromat and a boutique convenience store.

Dubai International Airport is a 20-minute drive while Burj Khalifa Metro Station is a 20-minute walk from the property.

Vida Downtown is a mid-range boutique hotel with great value for money, located a 10-minute walk from the iconic Burj Khalifa.

The hotel features deluxe interior decorations with designer furnishings that distinguish all rooms. Each one has unique bathrooms with separate baths and showers.

You can relax in the outdoor pool or work out in the in-house gym.

Address Sky, a 5-star hotel located in the centre of Dubai, has one of the most famous infinity swimming pools in the city, as well as a fitness centre, a sauna and free bikes.

All the eight-room options are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, a wardrobe, etc. Some of them have a balcony and others also boast city views.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. There’s also a restaurant serving international cuisine.

If you ask me where to stay in Downtown for a luxury holiday, my answer is Armani Hotel.

Envisioned by fashion icon Giorgio Armani, this hotel occupies 11 floors of Dubai’s iconic skyscraper, Burj Khalifa.

The elegant curved lines rooms are decorated with Japanese tatami and luxury fabrics. Armani Hotel Dubai features sophisticated dining options, an extensive spa, and a trendy nightclub.

Skyview Host is one of the best-rated inexpensive places to stay in Dubai Marina.

The hostel provides an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge, terrace, free WiFi, evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

The female-only and the mixed bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning, bed linen, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bath and a desk.

Situated 10min away from Dubai Marina Walk, 1 World Dubai features accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a shared lounge.

This hostel, another cheap place to stay in Dubai Marina, offers city views, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi.

Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options.

Situated a 10-minute walk from JBR Beach and 13 min away from DMCC Metro station, Jannah Marina is a mid-range hotel offering air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

All the rooms have a flat-screen TV, a kettle, bathrobes, slippers, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. Some of them include a seating area where you can relax and admire the view.

The hotel has also an outdoor pool and views of the sea, a restaurant, private parking, hairdressers, and shops.

Millennium Place Dubai Marina is a 4-star hotel with good value for money conveniently located 3-min away from Jumeirah Lake Towers metro station.

The rooms have air conditioning, a seating area and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some of them have a balcony, while others have pool views.

The hotel has also an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

Located on the Dubai Marina promenade, this upmarket beach hotel with spa offers panoramic views of Dubai Marina, an outdoor pool and an extensive range of culinary experiences.

The modern rooms and suites include 42-inch flat-screen TVs and floor-to-ceiling windows. The marble bathroom comes with Byredo amenities, a soaking tub and a rain shower.

Guests have full access to the beach, pool and leisure facilities at Grosvenor’s sister hotel, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.

Located in Dubai, 450 yards from Marina Beach, JBR Beach Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

This top-rated hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with a balcony, a desk, free WiFi and city views.

You can use a fridge, play billiards and even have access to a private beach area.

Located between Jumeirah Beach Residence, The Walk and Dubai Marina, this affordable hotel occupies a prime location on the main strip.

Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Dubai JBR offers spacious air-conditioned rooms with a cosmopolitan design.

It also provides a wide variety of international dishes, family entertainment activities and a spectacular view of the Arabian Gulf.

Situated within walking distance from the Arabian Gulf beaches, the Mövenpick Jumeirah Beach is a reasonably-priced 5-star hotel in Jumeirah Beach Residence.

The hotel provides a variety of dining and award-winning bars and recreation facilities. It has also an outdoor pool, wellness centre and spa.

All 297 rooms are decorated in a contemporary style. Some rooms and suites have partial sea views.

Located on JBR Beach, this 5-star hotel provides spacious rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows.

The rooms feature at least one 48-inch flat-screen TV and a seating area. The bathrooms offer a separate rainforest shower and free-standing tub and luxury Chopard bathroom amenities.

The hotel also boasts great dining and entertainment, as well as a spa with 9 treatment rooms, and a fitness centre with stunning unobstructed views of the Gulf.

Address Beach Resort, one the best newly-opened hotels in Dubai, is located 350 yards from Marina Beach, in an award-winning building design.

This 5-star hotel offers rooms equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a seating area, a desk, and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.

The highlight is the stunning rooftop infinity pool, which provides incredible sea views.

Rove City Centre, one of the best cheap hotels in Deira, is located just a 7min drive from Dubai International Airport and the nearest metro station is only a 4-minute walk.

The hotel offers a year-round outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre, an all-day dining restaurant, and a self-service laundromat.

It has 270 air-conditioned spacious rooms with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine and a private bathroom equipped with a rain shower and hairdryer.

This 3-star hotel offers non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, free WiFi, and a business centre.

City Avenue provides air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the hotel.

This 3-star hotel located close to the Gold and Spice Souks provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free parking, a fitness centre, a bar and a terrace.

All rooms are equipped with AC, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom.

At Ibis Styles Dubai, one of the best places to stay in Deira, you will find a restaurant serving American, Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Al Bandar Rotana is an inexpensive 5-star hotel with a prime waterside location, on the edge of Dubai Creek.

All 190 rooms and suites offer stunning city or creek views, are stylishly furnished and feature the latest in-room amenities and technology.

The hotel boasts five dining venues, including The Deck Pool Lounge, a Fitness & Wellness Club, an outdoor swimming pool and sauna, and steam and massage rooms.

This recently renovated 5-star hotel is located in a prime location in Deira, on the banks of the Dubai Creek, just an 8-minute walk from Union metro station.

All of the rooms at the Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers come with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the creek and the city.

The Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers also features a swimming pool, a fitness centre and saunas and offers massage treatments.

This affordable hotel in the Jumeirah Beach area features a spa centre with a hot tub and an on-site bar.

Every room is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower, where you find bathrobes and slippers.

Certain units include a seating area and have views of the garden or city.

Beach Walk Hotel Jumeirah is a very affordable 4-star hotel located within walking distance of some of the best beaches in Dubai, good restaurants and cafés.

It offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free parking, a terrace, a restaurant, a business centre, a sauna and a concierge service.

The rooms come with AC, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a kettle, and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Modern and chic, Crowne Plaza Dubai – Jumeirah features a rooftop pool with sun loungers and stunning views of Dubai Skyline.

This 5-star hotel with great value for money is located 5 minutes away from La Mer Beach and has a pool bar, a spa, restaurants and a café.

Rooms are fitted with mahogany furnishings and display a contemporary décor. 55″ flat-screen TVs complement the modern layout with IPTV channels and tea/coffee makers.

This 5-star luxury Dubai hotel has a private beach and features over 10 restaurants and bars, and 5 swimming pools.

Guests can enjoy free unlimited direct access to Wild Wadi Waterpark.

All the hotel’s rooms, suites and villas are spacious and have floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the Arabian Gulf and Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. Each features a Widescreen Interactive HD LCD TV, evening turndown service and free WiFi access.

Undoubtedly one of the most luxurious resorts in Dubai and one of the best places to stay on Jumeirah Beach.

One&Only Royal Mirage boasts 1 Km of beachfront and 65 acres of lush gardens, has 8 restaurants, a large temperature-controlled swimming pool, a water sports centre and a “KidsOnly” Club with daily programs.

The Arabian Styled stunning resort is made up of 3 distinct environments. Each one with unique rooms and themed restaurants.

Featuring a private beach area, Royal Central Hotel The Palm is one of the best affordable hotels on Palm Jumeirah Island.

It provides rooms fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a mini bar, a kettle, a bath, a wardrobe, and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

The hotel also offers a continental or buffet breakfast, house restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine.

This superb 4-star hotel with great value for money is located a few steps from Palm West Beach.

Voco Dubai The Palm offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace.

Rooms are air-conditioned and come with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

Atlantis, The Palm, one of the best and most famous hotels in Dubai, has an array of dining options, high-end boutiques and shops.

All the Arabian and oceanic décor inspired rooms feature a balcony, a flat-screen satellite TV, a seating area, complimentary tea/coffee-making facilities and a minibar.

Guests enjoy complimentary access to Aquaventure, the largest waterpark in the Middle East.

Another top-rated 5-star hotel on Palm Jumeirah featuring seven distinct restaurants, bars, lounges, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a bar, a private beach area and a tennis court.

All rooms are equipped with a balcony and sofa bed, a private bathroom, a safety deposit box and free WiFi. Some rooms have a terrace and others have sea views.

Another brand-new high-rated 5-star hotel offering superb facilities and excellent customer service.

Atlantis The Royal includes rooms, suites and signature penthouses, featuring views of the Arabian Sea and Palm Island. With private balconies, terraces and private pools.

Home to 17 world-class restaurants, including 8 celebrity chef restaurants, Atlantis The Royal is a culinary destination in Dubai.