Dubai hotels

Hotels in Dubai really aim to provide that 'wow factor'. After all, Dubai is the only place in the world that provides seven-star hotel service. But even if you don't stay Burj Khalifa or the Jumeirah Beach, there are plenty of luxurious five-star hotels to pamper you, or good value four-star hotels, leaving you to splash your cash in Dubai’s legendary shopping malls. So browse Dubai's hotels using Expedia's search function and choose one that suits you, then prepare to be bowled over by this fascinating destination.

Dubai for Business

Many visitors come to Dubai to do business, or simply to take a break during their long-haul flight and browse the latest hi-tech gadgetry. There are plenty of business hotels with first-class facilities for quick meetings and airport hotels offering convenient stopovers for people on the move. But to get beneath this commercial veneer you need to spend a little time getting to know the real Dubai.

Exploring the Real Dubai

Why not begin your voyage of discovery is at Dubai Museum? Located in the Al Fahidi Fort, it's the oldest existing building in Dubai. Here you can learn about the traditional way of life in the emirate before the discovery of oil in the 1960s. Another is Dubai Heritage Village, which recreates the sights and sounds of old Dubai alongside the adjoining Diving Village which houses exhibits on pearl diving and fishing. Contrast that with a spectacular view over modern Dubai with a trip to the Burj Khalifa observation deck.

Take a walk through the historic area of Bur Dubai, home to the Grand Mosque, featuring the city’s tallest minaret and the atmospheric textile souk, and soak up the atmosphere of bygone days before returning to your room in one of the palatial beachfront spa hotels for a nice soak in a hot tub. After your history lesson, you deserve a little pampering!

Delicious Dubai

Eating out in Dubai is a pleasure, and great Arabic food can be found everywhere from roadside diners to glamorous hotel restaurants, along with South Asian, Chinese and Indian cuisine. For the ultimate fast-food snack, try shawarma; meat roasted on a vertical spit and sliced into pita bread with tahini, hummus or pickled turnips, or make it last with a traditional Arabic mezze served as an accompaniment to meat, poultry or fish with rice or lentils.

Seaside Dubai

There’s more to Dubai than just man-made opulence. Relax on beautiful beaches, explore nature-rich wetlands and discover the magical desert environment at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. If it's natural beauty you want, but with a little added adrenaline, then a sunset safari (with barbeque thrown in) is for you. The superb climate makes Dubai a year-round destination. If you are not used to temperatures that can top 40 C, the best times to visit are during the winter and spring months.

If you want the water but you're not keen on the sea then be sure to check out the Aquaventure Waterpark with its flumes, slides and wave pools. There's also Dolphin Bay Adventure & Encounter, which is summed up perfectly in the name and is sure to be an absolutely unforgettable experience. Both are a must for those travelling with the kids.

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