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General Information » Places To Stay » Main Hotels

Al Bustan Rotana Hotel Map Ref Ü 14-D3

Located right in the centre of Dubai, literally minutes away from the creek, Dubai International Airport, and City Centre, Dubai’s most popular shopping centre, this hotel provides easy access for tourists and business travelers alike. One of ‘The Leading Hotels of the World’, it is renowned locally for having particularly good restaurants including Benihana (Japanese), Blue Elephant (Thai), Come Prima (Italian), and the popular nightclub, Oxygen.



Al Murooj Rotana

At the end of the interestingly styled Al Murooj Complex, the Al Murooj Rotana Hotel & Suites offers a range of accommodation for short term and longer staying guests within easy reach of DIFC and the Trade Centre area. The Bodylines Leisure and Fitness Club and the two swimming pools in the large, well-designed courtyard provide recreation, while the ten outlets will no doubt follow in the footsteps of the Rotana chain’s other successful restaurants and bars. A few opened in September during the hotel’s soft opening but the majority are due to open in December 2005. Ones to watch out for include Mawal (Indian), Latino House (South American), the Double Decker Pub and their ‘Crystal’ nightclub.



Burj Al Arab Map Ref Ü 4-A2

This iconic building is the world’s tallest hotel and has perhaps done more to put Dubai on the world map than any other building. Architecturally unique, resembling a billowing sail, it stands at 321 metres high on its own man-made island, and is dramatic, lavish and very exclusive. Guests are looked after by a host of butlers in 202 duplex suites. It is possible for outside guests to dine in one their amazing restaurants – try Al Mahara, an award-winning seafood venue that starts off with a simulated submarine ride, or Al Muntaha, serving contemporary European cuisine from its lofty position on the top floor. To get in, you must have a reservation – casual visitors are not permitted entry. An alternative is to go for afternoon tea at Sahn Eddar (Dhs.190) or for a drinks package at Sky View Bar (Dhs.200 for two drinks and canapés).



Coral Deira Hotel Map Ref Ü 11-E2

Promoting itself as a 'designer five-star boutique property, the interior of this hotel was designed by Italian designer Saporiti, and is stylish and contemporary. Business travelers are served well by its location in the heart of Deira’s business district within easy reach of the airport, while for tourists it is just a short stroll from the bustle of Deira Corniche and great shopping in Al Ghurair City and the Gold and Spice Souks. Leisure options include a rooftop swimming pool with Jacuzzi, saun...



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Al Bustan Rotana Hotel

Al Murooj Rotana Hotel & Suites

Burj Al Arab

Crowne Plaza

Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa

Dusit Dubai

Emirates Towers Hotel

Fairmont Dubai

Grand Hyatt Dubai

Grosvenor House

Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa

Hilton Dubai Creek

Hilton Dubai Jumeirah

Hyatt Regency Hotel

Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa

Jumeirah Beach Club

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, The

JW Marriott Hotel

Kempinski Hotel Mall Of the Emirates

Le Meridien Dubai

Le Meridien Mina Seyahi

Madinat Jumeirah

Metropolitan Palace Hotel

Mövenpick Hotel Bur Dubai

One&Only Royal Mirage

Park Hyatt Dubai

Radisson SAS Hotel, Deira Creek

Radisson SAS Hotel, Dubai Media City

Raffles Dubai

Renaissance Hotel

Ritz-Carlton

Shangri-La Hotel

Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel

Sheraton Jumeira Beach Resort

Sofitel City Centre Hotel



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Dubai Explorer
Series: Complete Residents Guides