Dubai Guide: Overview, Hotels & Travel Writing

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Dubaiâ€™s skyline has some of the globeâ€™s most recognizable landmarks, including the worldâ€™s first 7-star hotel and the lavish Palm Island. Our Dubai travel guide short-lists the best luxury hotels and hidden boutique retreats in a city where â€˜noâ€™ is never an answer.

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Bab al Shams

"Fabulous desert-set luxury hotel in a traditional Arabic fort - fine dining and spa pampering galore."

Price from: 1479.60 AED

Grand Hyatt Dubai

"This luxury hotel in the heart of Dubai is everything you'd expect from a Park Hyatt, preened and polished."

Price from: 1188.00 AED

Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa

"A high-end luxury hotel on the edge of Jebel Ali, set in extensive gardens, with its own beach."

Price from: 2484.00 AED

Articles About Dubai

Dubai Highs | Fiona Dunlop | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Dubai City

“That flag-pole is so tall that they had to make an extra-large flag for it. But then it was so heavy that it never flapped in the wind, so nobody could see the Dubai colours,” the guide tells me. “So then they installed a wind machine!” he finishes...

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There Ain't Nuthin' Like a Dome | Arnie Wilson | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Dubai City

The Persian Gulf

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Jumeirah Beach Club | Vanessa Kaoukji | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Dubai City

Closer to the centre of town that other properties in the Jumeriah International Group, the Jumeriah Beach Club offers the best of many worlds: it has a beautiful stretch of beach; lush tropical gardens; a spa; extensive sports centre as well as...

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Royal Mirage, Residence & Spa | Vanessa Kaoukji | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Dubai City

The most remarkable thing about the Residence is that the there is no fountain - at least not in the reception area - and immediately you notice what a noise water makes when echoing against marble walls.

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Dusit Dubai | Vanessa Kaoukji | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Dubai City

The Dusit is one of a number of tall mirrored buildings that line the main Dubai - Abu Dhabi road.

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