5 hotels not to miss in the UAE – The Insider UAE
There are no shortage of luxury hotels in the Emirates which makes picking one for a vacation or staycation that much more difficult. We’ve picked 5 of our favourite hotel hotspots that you’ll want to add to your UAE bucket list.
Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah
Who can forget the opening? A star-studded affair that made headlines across the world, Atlantis The Royal was always going to be something special. A destination in itself, this super hotel is a new iconic Dubai landmark, located on the crescent of The Palm next to Atlantis, The Palm. The original. It’s an ultra-luxury, experiential resort that challenges your perception of luxury hotels. The architecture! The design! The hospitality! 43 storeys of excellence, stay in iconic rooms and suites (and not to mention those signature penthouse suites) before indulging in dining experiences like no other from celebrity chefs including Jose Andres, Gaston Acurio and Heston Blumenthal. Home to the city’s best bars, beach clubs and a sky pool to put other sky pools to shame , Atlantis The Royal is indeed a bucket list stay.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Rebranded by luxury hotel group Mandarin Oriental in 2023 after an extensive renovation project, Emirates Palace needs no introduction. This palatial beachfront property in Abu Dhabi boasts stunning architecture and Arabian inspired decor and offers a truly magical experience for those that visit this landmark hotel. With a butler service available for all rooms and a kilometre of beach with private marina, Emirates Palace is a place for a once-in-a-lifestyle holiday. 302 lavish rooms and 88 stunning suites comprise this hotel, the first in the region to offer vegan rooms redefining the vegan luxury experience.
Palazzo Versace Dubai
One for the fashion lovers, Palazzo Versace is a perfect ode to Gianni Versace himself. Reminiscent of a 16th century Italian Palace, Palazzo Versace Dubai is a Neoclassical masterpiece with subtle traces of Arabian architecture. The entrance is striking, the ceilings are impossibly high and the Italian furnishings are the stuff dreams are made of. Every single piece of furniture and fabric that adorns the hotel’s 215 hotel rooms and suites, and 169 residences, is designed and tailor-made by Versace exclusively for the Palazzo Versace Hotel in Dubai. Furthermore, each of the hotel’s 8 restaurants and bars have been designed to have an al fresco terrace to reflect the heritage of Palazzos, where the internal court was the informal space to meet, dine and enjoy the weather. The three outdoor pools are decorated with iconic mosaic tiles and surrounded by palm trees and flowers and the unobstructed views of the Dubai Creek and skyline make this luxury hotel an instagrammers’ paradise.
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, Ras Al Khaimah
Be at one with nature in the stunning emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Arabian oryxes wander the grounds as do friendly sand gazelles. Enjoy camel and horse-riding, falconry displays and stargazing, you’ll be sure to spot many wild creatures during at a stay at this beautiful resort. Tented villas are spectacular, and “regular” (we use that term lightly) villas also come with their own pool which seemingly blends into the golden sands beyond. Dining here is authentic Arabic and North African – think grilled meats from the onsite smokehouse and freshly grown vegetables from the gardens. Watch the sun go down from the rooftop Moon Bar or opt for your own private bbq amid the dunes. A stay here is nothing short of spectacular.
Jumeirah Al Qasr
There’s just no where else like it. Translating to mean “palace” you immediately get the picture. The big picture. Oozing opulence, this beautiful beast of a hotel is at the centre of Madinat Jumeirah resort, a sanctuary in the middle of Dubai. Inspired by ancient Arabian architecture, its decadent decor is great for those wanting the full “Dubai experience”. Palatial surroundings including 11 swimming pools and access to Madinat Jumeirah’s private beach a stone’s throw from the iconic Burj Al Arab. More restaurants than you could ever eat at (40+) and home to some of Dubai’s best brunches, Al Qasr is a destination in its own right. It’s splendidly ostentatious and that’s why we love it so much.
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