Jumeirah Emirates Towers Dubai
Rates start at
$560
The Jumeirah Emirates Towers dominate the Dubai skyline with their sleek lines. The hotel is located in the shorter of the two towers and has developed a reputation as a business traveler’s paradise. With over 50 floors of guestrooms, shopping, and dining, the Emirates Towers offer every service a business traveler would ever need.
The interior design takes suggestions from the exterior of the hotel with sharp angular lines colored in black and grey. Guestrooms range in size and amenities, from the basic suites to the gold lined sleeping quarters of the Royal Suites. Although the specific amenities may differ depending on the type of suite, all guestrooms have Bang & Olufsen TVs, dual-line telephones, and an assortment of other conveniences that will satisfy the needs of most business travelers. Tourists may want to spring for the Club level rooms as they offer access to the Club lounge with food and snacks available all day.
Women traveling to Dubai on business may consider staying on the Chopard ladies’ floor. The grey is replaced by pink and the pastel colored rooms have unique amenities, such as yoga mats with instructional DVDs and refrigerators in the bathrooms to keep cosmetics and creams at the proper temperature. This floor is also only serviced by female staff and offers Chopard branded cosmetics and a fresh fruit platter every day. Club Executive rooms have other conveniences, such as a radio-frequency USB plug to broadcast music from your laptop to the TV.
Hyatt Regency and Galleria Dubai
Rates start at
$543
\With its grand scale and waterfront location, this luxury property is like a beacon for business travelers and tourists. The comfortable red and tan upholstery of the lobby sitting area, interspersed with palm trees, is like an oasis in the stark, polished white marble, the perfect metaphor for Dubai. On the Corniche overlooking the Persian Gulf in Deira, the 414 spacious rooms and suites are decorated in soothing neutrals with rich paneling and leather.
The Hyatt Regency can accommodate any kind of gathering from an intimate business meeting to a wedding reception. In addition to 11 meeting rooms and a ballroom, you can entertain guests or dine with your family in one of the six restaurants or five bars on site. For a memorable experience, the Al Dawaar revolving restaurant on the 25th floor has stunning views of the Gulf, Dubai Creek and the city and an eclectic, international buffet featuring European, Middle Eastern and Asian dishes. For variety, dining in the Focaccia Italian Restaurant is like eating mama’s cooking in the decor of a Mediterranean house. Miyako Japanese Restaurant has three teppanyaki tables, a sushi bar and a tatami room for an authentic Japanese dining experience. Shahrzad Iranian Restaurant’s open kitchen allows you to watch the chefs bake tanour bread in the traditional oven and kababs on the grill. A trio of musicians serenades you with traditional music while you’re dining. Read more »
Raffles Dubai
Rates start at
$476
The Raffles Dubai juts 19 stories above the city as an icon of modern architecture. Blending glass and steel with an Egyptian influence, the four elements, fire, water, earth, and air are emphasized throughout the hotel. Run by their experienced staff, the Raffles offers exceptional service to business travelers and adventurers alike.
A short drive from major areas, such as Dubai International Airport, Mall of the Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Road, Deira, and Bur Dubai, the Raffles is one of the most accessible hotels in Dubai. In addition, the hotel is connected to the upscale Wafi Mall, which gives guests a major shopping venue to help pass the time. Guests entering the huge foyer can relax on comfortable sofas while listening to music from the resident pianist.
The Raffles Group is world renowned for their hospitality, and the Raffles Dubai is no exception. While other well known luxury hotel chains nickel and dime their guests, the Raffles offers a number of services at all levels of the hotel at no charge. From its complimentary parking to the free Internet in each room, the hotel makes a point to truly welcome its guests. Raffles recently opened an exclusive club membership, called The Club at Raffles, which promises even better privileges than the already top notch service offered at the hotel.
Ascot Hotel Dubai
Rates start at
$214
The Ascot Hotel caters specifically to the typical traveler visiting the budding commercial districts of Dubai: the business traveler. The immaculate hotel was designed from the ground up for the professional, which becomes apparent from the moment guests enter the lavishly decorated lobby. The 80 rooms at the Ascot, from which guests can choose between deluxe rooms, executive rooms, and suites, are each uniquely appointed with a personal touch, eliminating the tendency for residences in business-oriented hotels to fit a generic, cookie-cutter mold. The spacious rooms contain all of the amenities of home in a comfortable, first-class setting, featuring luxurious beds and sitting areas and marble-floored washrooms.
Guests staying at the Ascot are encouraged to enjoy to the hotel’s five world-class restaurants, which specialize in European and Asian cuisine. And while business travelers may find it difficult to experience all of the features of the Ascot since Sheikh Zayed Road, the commercial heart of Dubai, is mere minutes from the hotel, guests have access to the affiliate Royal Ascot’s tremendous spa and pool facilities; additionally, the hotel provides daily transfers to Dubai’s famously pristine beaches. Read more »
Metropolitan Hotel Dubai
Rates start at
$222
The Metropolitan Hotel is, without a doubt, one of the most luxurious, versatile, and thoroughly enjoyable hotels in all of Dubai. The hotel provides all of the activities of a tropical resort right in the heart of the city while still maintaining a professional atmosphere ideal for business travelers. The Metropolitan is situated on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai’s main commercial district, just a short walking distance from the best shopping, arts, and leisure attractions the city has to offer.
There are almost 200 rooms that make up the hotel, and while all of the rooms are among the best in the city, they range from standard, deluxe, and executive rooms all the way up to impeccable suites, so no matter what your reason for visiting or number of travelers, the Metropolitan has something for everyone. And the residence options at the Metropolitan do not end with the hotel itself, for they recently added an apartment building, giving guests access to fully equipped serviced apartment residences. The 63 apartments, from studios to three-bedrooms, are housed right next door to the hotel, and like the rooms in the hotel they are all pristinely decorated in a style unique to the region with vibrant, welcoming colors.
Much of the appeal of the Metropolitan is credited to all of the services and facilities it provides its guests, which transcend even the pristine rooms. Countless options is the name of the game when it comes to eating, as guests can choose from the ten restaurants and bars that are renowned throughout Dubai. Read more »
Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa Dubai
Rates start at
$266
The Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa provides everything travelers could possibly need in a gorgeous four-star hotel; you might find it difficult to leave the luxurious facility to take advantage of the ideal location in the heart of Dubai, with effortless access to all of the culture, shopping, commerce and entertainment that the city has to offer.
Each of the 173 rooms is uniquely and beautifully appointed in rich Arabian style; the warm colors and lush, comfortable sitting areas and bedrooms combine to provide a genuinely Arabian experience.
The recognizable hotel is majestically decorated with festive and welcoming lights, and before you even reach your room the tastefully styled lobby and all of the services the ground level offers will dazzle you. Famished travelers can choose from the four gourmet restaurants, which include Chinese and Thai cuisine, an English pub, and two Indian style eateries, or rejuvenate with a cup of coffee from the café. Read more »
Saint George Hotel Dubai
Rates start at
$183
The Saint George Hotel in Dubai is in a prime location for this exotic destination. Located in the Deira area of Dubai, the ten-floor Saint George overlooks Dubai Creek and offers fantastic views of the city. The location is prime for business and leisure travelers because, aside from being situated in the business district, the hotel is just a short walk from the Spice Souk; a market place that is unique to Dubai. If you are up to doing a little old fashioned bartering, the Gold Souk market near the hotel offers precious gold jewelry, as well as diamonds, silver, and platinum. As Dubai is known as a shopping paradise, other local attractions include the Mina Bazaar and the Heritage Village.
The three-star Saint George offers 142 spacious, air-conditioned guestrooms which include satellite television, Internet access, and mini-bars. Guests can enjoy a selection of restaurants, among them Indian and Persian cuisine, inside the hotel. A coffee shop is available on the first floor which would be ideal for a slow wind down to a hectic day, or a quick start for the leisure or business traveler. For the night owls, the Saint George has a night club that offers live music. Read more »
City Season Hotel Dubai
Rates start at
$292
If you are looking to plant yourself in the heart of the Persian Gulf for a few days, there’s nothing like a five-star hotel to help you get situated. And whether you are traveling with the family, or stopping in for a business conference, the City Season Hotel is certainly your best bet.
From your first step in this nine-storey, 94-room hotel, you are met with an explosion of greenery in the atrium lobby, an immediate indication of the Dubai’s splendid balance of comfort and natural beauty. Walk forward along the sleek marble floor and look up to the roof in the spacious cylindrical interior encircled by a spiral of ornamented balconies. The air is crisp yet warm, refreshing, but also calming. And once you see the bright, beautifully furnished rooms and restaurant, dressed white, draped in gold and decorated with modern art and exotic furniture, you’ll be thrilled to remember it’s only your first day.
City Season makes business and leisure their dual priorities. If you aren’t in the mood for a trek to the beach (a few miles away), you can satisfy your lounge craving beside City Season’s sumptuous pool. Plan your time well though: the sun may only shine on during mid-day, so if you are looking for a nice day in the sun, the beach will be your best option. Car service is available at the hotel, so don’t be shy about your pick of destinations around the city. Read more »
Jumeirah Beach Hotel Dubai
Rates start at
$755
If there is one destination that truly embodies the spirit of luxury and extravagance that has come to define the Dubai resort community, it is Jumeirah Beach Hotel. A towering wall of glitter rising out of the earth greets guests, the wave shape of the main building a testament to the hotel’s commitment to exquisiteness and exceptionality.
The seaside Jumeirah offers a variety of lavish rooms and suites, many of which overlook the expansive and inviting waters of the Arabian Gulf. For those unsatisfied with even the most well appointed quarters, private, Bedouin-style villas with individual plunge pools and gardens provide guests with comfort made even more opulent by afternoon tea.
Detail to visitors’ dining experience is unparalleled, meshing traditional Lebanese, Italian and Argentine cuisine with fanciful international fusion. Fine and casual restaurants, bars and clubs with varying themes cater to the taste of every comer. Read more »
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Hotel Dubai
Rates start at
$612
This sprawling and luxurious resort is an introduction to all things exotic and glamorous and boasts exceptional customer service and first-class amenities to make your stay a memorable one. From the cool breeze and the silky sands that align the immaculate beach to the nearby famous Emirates Golf Club, you will be experiencing this wonderful city in all its glory completely uncensored.
The resort is conveniently close to central Dubai giving tourists easy access to off site business facilities and other visitor themed activities. For those with an adventurous palate, there are approximately 15 restaurants featuring an impressive array of international cuisine. This five star hotel is by far Dubai’s premier resort and is also ideally situated along the luscious surroundings of the famous Jumeira strip. Enjoy your first morning strolling the picturesque sprawling 38 acres of lushly manicured gardens and then reward yourself by taking in the scenic beauty of the perfectly situated private beach that has a stunning view of the Arabian Gulf.
Being on vacation encourages the need for relaxation and being pampered and you can achieve this by indulging in the holistic ambiance offered by the Caracalla Spa. The state-of –the art fitness studio and the conveniently temperature controlled swimming pools are just some of the amenities that make your stay here that much more enjoyable and satisfying. Read more »