Dubai's most popular hotels 2025, according to travel experts
When it comes to hotels in Dubai, you're pretty spoilt for choice, whether you want a golden sandy spot to doze in a cabana, or a sky-high city suite next to the Burj Khalifa.
To make your decision easier, Time Out Dubai asked Expedia where the crowds are heading with their suitcases right now.
Revealing the list of Dubai's current hotspots, the digital travel agency shared that a selection of hotels were proving more popular than others, recording a 50 per cent search increase in the past year.
So if you're looking for a staycation or a place to stay for a little longer, here are the 10 most popular hotels in Dubai right now, according to Expedia.
The most popular hotels in Dubai
Shangri-La Dubai
Where: DIFC
What to expect: The slick luxury hotel boasts Burj Khalifa and sea views, so you've got the best of both worlds. With 302 rooms and 126 apartments, you can enjoy the hotel's seven restaurants and bars, or chill out in the Chi Spa.
DIFC, shangri-la.com (04 343 888).
Hotel Avalon Dubai Jumeirah Village Circle
Where: Jumeirah Village Circle
What to expect: Nestled into JVC, the Hotel Avalon is a little further out from the city's main attractions, but is packed with plush rooms, a rooftop pool and exclusive access to a beach club on Palm Jumeirah.
JVC, hotelavalondubai.com (04 563 1555).
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Dubai
Where: Palm Jumeirah
What to expect: Inspired by Turkish palaces, expect grand suites, lagoons, a luxe spa and a dreamy outdoor pool looking out from the Palm Jumeirah beachfront.
Want to pamper? Don't miss a hammam treatment in the Ottoman Spa.
Palm Jumeirah, jumeirah.com (04 453 0000).
Atlantis the Palm
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Where: Palm Jumeirah
What to expect: An iconic Dubai hotel, you'll spot it from miles away sitting at the top of Palm Jumeirah, packed with some of the best restaurants in the city, its own beach club and the largest waterpark in the world.
Palm Jumeirah, atlantis.com (04 426 2626).
Sky Bay Dubai Business Bay
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Where: Business Bay
What to expect: Sitting just back from the Dubai Canal, you can enjoy a stylish suite or spend your days chilling on the rooftop pool.
When you're not seeing the sights, you can make the most of the free access to the Soluna restaurants and beach club on Palm Jumeirah too.
Business Bay, skybayhotel.com (04 545 2100).
One & Only One Za'abeel
One of the hotel rooms Credit: One&Only One Za'abeel
Where: Za'abeel 1
What to expect: Not only is this place in one of the coolest buildings in Dubai, the plush rooms and apartments give you access to Tapasake, the stunning infinity pool sitting on top of the longest cantilever bridge in the world (that looks straight onto the Burj Khalifa).
Za'abeel 1, oneandonlyresorts.com (04 666 1777).
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
Where: Business Bay
What to expect: Soaring above Sheikh Zayed Road, this hotel is instantly recognisable as one of the tallest in the world, so you'll be able to spot the two iconic towers from a mile off.
As well as hosting one of the highest spas in the world, the hotel has some sizzling restaurants you absolutely have to check out during your stay.
Business Bay, marriott.com (04 414 0000).
Vida Dubai Mall
Where: Downtown Dubai
What to expect: If you're here just to shop at Dubai Mall, then this is the hotel for you. With direct access to the stores, a rooftop pool and Burj Khalifa views, you're in for a treat.
Downtown Dubai, vidahotels.com (04 549 8888).
The First Collection Dubai Waterfront
Where: Business Bay
What to expect: A modern tower overlooking Dubai Canal, this Business Bay spot has a gorgeous rooftop pool, access to a Palm Jumeirah beach club and a popular bakery downstairs for your morning pastries.
Business Bay, thefirstcollection.ae (04 542 6666).
FIVE LUXE
Where: Jumeirah Beach Residence
What to expect: Opening in 2024, this recent addition to the JBR beachfront is currently home to the best beach club in the city, a range of restaurants and suites that even come with their own private swimming pool.
JBR, luxe.jbr.fivehotelsandresosrts.com (04 275 9999).
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