Dubai

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Dubai
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Where to stay in Dubai

Dubai Mall which includes interior views and shopping

Downtown Dubai

4.5/5(615 area reviews)

Home to iconic landmarks like Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall, this mixed-use complex offers luxury shopping, an Olympic-size ice rink, and a variety of dining options along Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Boulevard.

Downtown Dubai
Aquaventure showing a waterpark and rides

Palm Jumeirah

4.5/5(472 area reviews)

Discover an archipelago of artificial islands featuring recently opened destinations like The Pointe, Club Vista Mare, and Nakheel Mall. Enjoy various hotels, resorts, and hotel residences, while exploring retail and dining options, all connected by the Palm Jumeirah Monorail.

Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Marina showing a marina, a city and skyline

Dubai Marina

Artificial canal city boasting the world's largest human-made marina, featuring Dubai Marina Mall with 140 retail outlets, and The Walk at JBR for dining. Enjoy Marina Promenade views and access Al Sufouh Tramway for easy transport.

Dubai Marina
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Jumeirah Beach Residence

4.5/5(372 area reviews)

Waterfront community in Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residence boasts 40 towers, The Beach retail complex, and a 1.7-km strip called The Walk. Enjoy views of Ain Dubai on Bluewaters Island and easy access to Dubai Marina, Dubai Tram, and Dubai Metro.

Jumeirah Beach Residence
Gold Souk which includes a city, city views and signage

Deira

4/5(1,115 area reviews)

Historically significant, this district boasts centuries-old gold and spice souqs, ancient forts, and iconic structures. Shop at City Centre Deira mall, explore the Waterfront Market, or take a boat across Dubai Creek.

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Business Bay

Take time in Business Bay to visit attractions like Dubai Water Canal and Godolphin's Al Quoz Stables. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Business Bay Station to see more of the city.

Business Bay
FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai
FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai
5 out of 5
No. 1 The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
The price is AED 948 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
AED 948
AED 1,181 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing place"

Reviewed on 18 February 2025

FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai
Atlantis, The Palm
Atlantis, The Palm
5 out of 5
Crescent Road, The Palm, Dubai
The price is AED 1,505 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
AED 1,505
AED 1,863 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,310 reviews)
"Mohammed Mahbub was great, attentive to our needs and provided a high level of cleanliness and attention to detail for our rooms"

Reviewed on 19 February 2025

Atlantis, The Palm
Swissotel Al Ghurair
Swissotel Al Ghurair
5 out of 5
Omar Bin Al Khattab Street, Dubai
The price is AED 283 per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
AED 283
AED 367 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Good location, check in takes too long!
"Excellent central location for commutes. Great breakfast. Friendly staff. Shame have to wait long for checking in on arrival. Also, have to change lifts and walk in between for going up or downstairs from the hotel rooms."

Reviewed on 17 February 2025

Swissotel Al Ghurair
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Blue Beach Tower
Blue Beach Tower
5 out of 5
The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai Marina, Dubai
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Dubai. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,329 reviews)
"The staff were excellent to find solutions for the customer, traveling with a 5yo child who needs activity is a challenge, however even I arrived 2 hours early for check-in, the staff gave me the room and the access to the pool. Thank you. Note: the only inconvenient was the door that give access ..."

Reviewed on 16 February 2025

Blue Beach Tower
Swissotel Living Al Ghurair
Swissotel Living Al Ghurair
5 out of 5
Umar Bin Al kattab Rd, Deira, Near Al Ghurair Center, Dubai
Stay at this 5-star luxury apartment in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (470 reviews)
Nice accommodation, but could be better.
"We had a nice-sized apartment in the Swissotel Living Apartments and generally enjoyed our 4 night stay. However, kitchen could have been better stocked with dishtowel washtowel dish detergent and dishwasher soap. Contrary to all of our numerous apt living stays in cities, none of these were provided; ..."

Reviewed on 14 February 2025

Swissotel Living Al Ghurair
Avani + Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites
Avani + Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites
5 out of 5
P.O. Box 502624, Dubai Media City, TECOM, Dubai
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (409 reviews)
"Wonderful location. Staff were very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 13 February 2025

Avani + Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Dubai

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
2737
5 - Excellent 63%
4 - Good
1280
4 - Good 30%
3 - Okay
268
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
24
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
25
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Dubai is Dubai. It’s great. The Palm Jumeirah water though seems polluted and mucky. It’s certainly not a special beach. I Personally would not put my face in that water or feel special about it being a private beach.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

So nive and lovely city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I guess dubai is a place everyone knows so it doesn’t need to tell how beautiful and lovely is

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Dubai is a great place to enjoy and visit

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The best city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful country.. need to visit again