12 Top-tier Hotels of Dubai

It’s a challenging task to choose a hotel in the glitzy Emirate as Dubai boasts above 135,000 rooms throughout all the active hotels. Whether you want to stay at genuine Arabic desert resorts or shiny Italian inspired skyscrapers, the array is mind-blowing. But this article has eliminated the guesswork and has chosen only 12 classic picks that will suit all budgets and needs.

Therefore, book into any of the following luxury new hotels in Dubai 2022 to snooze between all the cultural to-do’s and exciting activities. You won’t be disappointed.

1.   Sonder, Business Bay

This is a spectacular apartment hotel in the proximity to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain. The accommodations come with free private parking, free WiFi, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat screen TV, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.

Not only this, a refrigerator, coffee machine, microwave, kettle, and oven are also available. Both City Walk Mall and Dubai Mall are conveniently close.

2.   The First Collection, Business Bay

Opened in June, this is a stylish and contemporary hotel. Only 1.6 km away from Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, The First Collection also has easy access to Dubai International Airport and Sheikh Zayed Road. There are a total of 437 rooms in this 4-star hotel that overlook the stables, Dubai Canal, and the legendary Burj Khalifa.

All commodious rooms enable you to work due to the spacious working desk with WiFi or wired internet. Plenty of restaurants are available within, such as Vyne (an all-day restaurant serving different cuisines), Blacksmith (an award-winning steakhouse), and Risen cafe. Guests can take advantage of a spacious 25 meter long swimming pool with the addition of a pool deck overlooking the city skyline.

The First Collection also boasts separate spas for men and women, a gym, and an exquisite club lounge. Complimentary transfers to the beach are also guaranteed.

3.   Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

Opened in April, this venue not only offers top-tier rooms, but a restaurant, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, sauna, and free private parking. Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel is a 4-star hotel that comes with a business center, currency exchange, a children’s club, and free internet.

As for the accommodations, they are laced with a flat screen TV, a safety deposit box, terrace, wardrobe, and so much more. Each morning, continental breakfast is served.

4.   Carlton Dubai Creek Hotel

Opened in April, this is a superior hotel only 1 km away from Grand Mosque. Much similar to the above hotel, it also comes with a restaurant, a fitness center, and an outdoor swimming pool. But aside from the terrace and sauna, there is also a bar.

The 4-star Carlton Dubai Creek Hotel presents air-conditioned rooms laced with a safety deposit box, a wardrobe, a flat screen TV, bed linen, towels, a kettle, a refrigerator, and a microwave. Buffet or a continental breakfast are also offered. Both Dubai World Trade Center and City Walk Mall are 8 km and 5 km away respectively.

5.   Paramount Hotel Midtown

Opened in January, this opulent hotel is only 2.8 km away from Mercato Beach. All the room owners can enjoy a bar, free private parking, and a restaurant. Free WiFi, room service, and all-day front desk are all available too.

Guests are free to use the sauna and an indoor swimming pool. Views of the city are mesmerizing from Paramount Hotel Midtown. Below are some amenities available in the air-conditioned rooms:

  • A private bathroom with a shower.
  • A working desk.
  • A flat screen TV.
  • A mini bar.
  •  Kettle
  • Safety deposit box
  • Coffee machine
  • Bed linen

Some units come with a balcony, and each morning presents a continental breakfast. Famous landmarks near the address are The Dubai Mall, The Dubai Fountain, and Burj Khalifa.

6.   Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, Madinat Jumeirah

The suites and rooms at Dar Al Masyaf reflect traditional Arabic summer houses interlinked with canals. Amouage toiletries are loaded in the marble and airy bathrooms.

Some of the room perks are chocolates served at night and fresh fruit daily. The private beach of the property is in the vicinity of Wild Wadi Waterpark. Not only this, there are 50 restaurants within the hotel.

7.   Address Sky View

The legendary city skyline and Burj Khalifa can be viewed from all the angles at Address Sky View. All the 169 rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows to bask in these mesmerizing views. European aesthetic and crisp linen make everything luxe.

The airy rooms boast all the amenities expected from a 5-star hotel, like free satellite access and smart TV. Marble bathrooms have a shower, a tub, and dual vanities to exude charm. Leather chairs elevate the comfort and richness of the space. Detail-oriented room service is praiseworthy as well.

8.   JW Marriott Marquis Hotel

Present inside two striking skyscrapers in Business Bay is the iconic JW Marriott Marquis Hotel. It’s the second tallest hotel in the world that has a posh lobby serving fresh dates and tea. Although all nationalities are seen in their guest list, American and Indian guests are the most frequent.

9.   W The Palm

A spacious hotel attracting foreign tourists and locals hunting for a staycation, W The Palm is the Gen Z addition of the hotels at The Palm. This venue is Instagram-worthy from exterior and interior. Food enthusiasts are captivated by the culinary menu, including Massimo Bottura’s Torno Subito and Akira Back.

The thriving party ambience will urge you to smile. All rooms are decked out with a plethora of colorful furnishing, lustrous tiles, and architectural curves. Appeal of the rooms is enhanced by the Arabic calligraphy on the walls.

10.                Taj Dubai

Opposed to so many of the Emirate’s hotels that display neutral tones and sleek wood, Taj Dubai shows bold pops of vivid colors juxtaposed against the Indian-like designs. The 296 posh rooms open picturesque views of the property and Burj Khalifa. Their all-day restaurant called Tesoro offers scrumptious breakfast, so don’t miss it on your stay.

11.                The Meydan Hotel

At the outskirts of the city and beyond the Meydan racetrack, The Meydan Hotel is a famous venue with business travelers and horse racing junkies. Things get exciting and hectic when there is an ongoing race.

Guests can view the race from their rooms as the units overlook the racetracks. High-tech rooms have TV monitors installed in the entryway and bathrooms. You can control the water pressure and temperature by touching a button in the bathrooms.

12.                Palazzo Versace Hotel

A cult favorite among foreign couples, the luxurious Versace branded property with Italian touches is a classic. The deluxe rooms are anything but neutral tones. Roman-like mosaic tiles are added to the bathrooms. Not to mention that the Versace branded toiletries will make you steal them.