Step into the city’s newly opened hotel and resorts. From desert escapes to beachside retreats, Top Spots Dubai rounds up the best.
Delano Hotel

Date opened: October 2024
251 rooms and suites
Delano Hotel Dubai is an exquisite beachfront destination that merges luxury with contemporary design, providing guests with an unforgettable experience on Bluewaters Island. Featuring stylish interiors, top-notch amenities, and outstanding dining choices, Delano is the perfect place for relaxation and entertainment.
InterContinental Residences Dubai, Business Bay

Opened: September 2024
176 rooms, suites and serviced apartments
Located in Business Bay, Intercontinental Hotel & Residences offers a blend of luxury and convenience with stunning views of the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Canal. Guests can enjoy urban sophistication in every detail. Just minutes from The Dubai Mall, the hotel provides a modern sanctuary perfect for business and leisure travelers alike.
Palace Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Creek Harbour

Opened: May 2024
122 rooms and suites
Guests at this stylish new hotel in Dubai Creek Harbour will enjoy warm Arabian hospitality and elegant Middle Eastern-inspired design. The ambiance combines luxurious comfort with cultural charm.
Five Luxe, JBR

Opened: March 2024
231 rooms, suites and 100 opulent serviced apartments
Five Luxe JBR invites guests to indulge in an ultra-luxurious beachfront experience. With the globally renowned Pacha Playa Beach Club, stunning beach views, and upscale amenities, it’s the ultimate destination for a lively retreat.
Marriott Marquis Dubai

Opened: March 2024
434 rooms and suites
Marriott Marquis Dubai at Jewel of the Creek boasts luxurious accommodations and a prime location near the waterfront. With a variety of dining experiences, a relaxing spa, and state-of-the-art facilities, this hotel promises an exceptional stay for guests seeking comfort and sophistication in Dubai.
Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences

Opened: February 2024
180 rooms and suites
Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences at Jewel of the Creek offers modern accommodations with stunning views of Dubai Creek and the city skyline. This new hotel features upscale amenities, including a rooftop pool, dining options, and spacious residences, making it an excellent choice for both leisure and business travelers.
SIRO Hotel, Za’abeel 1

Opened: February 2024
132 rooms and suites
SIRO One Za’abeel is Dubai’s first fitness & recovery hotel, located in Zaa’beel Street with captivating views of the iconic skyline. Guests can integrate well being into their everyday routine with sleep-optimized rooms, innovative facilities, and guidance from in-house specialists, offering a transformative synergy of science and holistic wellbeing.
One&Only One Za’abeel, Za’abeel 1

Opened: February 2024
229 rooms and suites, 94 private home units
Dubai’s new One Za’abeel features The Link, the world’s longest cantilevered building, connecting its two towers. The development houses the first vertical urban One&Only resort with 11 restaurants led by renowned chefs, amassing an impressive total of 29 Michelin stars. Notable chefs include Anne-Sophie Pic, Paco Morales, Tetsuya Wakuda, Bo Songvisava, Dylan Jones, Dabiz Muñoz, and Mehmet Gürs. Above The Link, Tapasake offers Japanese-Peruvian cuisine next to the UAE’s longest infinity pool on the 25th floor, making One Za’abeel a distinctive culinary and lifestyle destination in Dubai.
The Lana, Business Bay

Opened: February 2024
104 rooms and 121 suites
The Lana, an ultra-luxurious retreat situated along the waterfront of Dubai Canal in the lively Business Bay area, offers guests a landmark of unparalleled luxury. With amenities such as a rooftop pool, Dior Spa, and eight new restaurants, guests can indulge in a truly luxurious experience.
The First Collection Waterfront, Business Bay

Opened: November 2023
327 rooms & suites
The First Collection Waterfront Hotel, nestled along the Dubai Canal in Business Bay, provides an urban retreat with seamless access to nearby attractions. Guests can enjoy a serene experience overlooking the canal and breathtaking city views.
Vida Creek Beach, Creek Island, Dubai Creek Harbour

Opened: October 2023
99 rooms and suites
Vida Creek Beach is a boutique hotel located at Dubai Creek Harbour. Guests can indulge in a glam getaway, with chic pieces of art and stunning views of a man-made Crystal Lagoon.
So/Uptown, Uptown Dubai

Opened: August 2023
188 rooms and suites
SO/ Hotels is known as a fashion-forward hotel brand with properties in stylish cities like Paris, Vienna, Berlin and Bangkok. And now, Dubai travellers can get a taste of SO/ Hotels avant garde offering, as the brand’s first Middle East property. It’s all be served up against the backdrop of stunning skyline views, as the hotel takes up residence inside the skyscraping 340 metre Uptown Tower.
Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah

Opened: February 2023
800 rooms, 250 Luxury Residences
This grand resort is 185m above sea level and features no less than 90 swimming pools. The 800 rooms and 250 luxury residences are connected by a Sky Bridge that encloses a rooftop infinity pool. Rooms enjoy both sea and Palm Island views. Interiors feature contributions from a host of artists that have added bespoke touches to each residence. There’s a host of 11 dining concepts to discover by famed chefs including Gastón Acurio, Costas Spiliadis, Ariana Bundy and José Andrés, Heston Blumenthal amongst others. Be sure to check out the highly awaited Nobu the Beach, pool and beach club, a world first for the Japanese fine dining favourite.
NH Collection Dubai The Palm, Palm West Beach

Opened: February 2023
227 rooms and suites, 306 Serviced Apartments
Located on Palm West Beach overlooking San Beach Club, NH Collection hotel is the first from this collection of luxurious Spanish hotels to launch in the UAE. The five-star hotel and serviced apartment concept promises impressive sea, Dubai Marina, Ain Dubai and JBR views. NH’s five food and beverage concepts include all-day dining option Maiora, healthy eateries – Te-Lounge and Revo Café, Seven Sports Bar and rooftop venue, Seen which sits next to the venue’s infinity pool.
Voco Dubai The Palm, Palm West Beach

Opened: January 2023
471 rooms and suites
Set behind the vibey February 30 beach club, Voco is the latest boutique hotel to join Palm West Beach. Expect vibrant interiors and impressive sea views from this four-star venue. Head up to Frenia, the rooftop bar during the day to enjoy beverages overlooking Ain Dubai. At night, this spot becomes a Mediterranean-style lounge. Maison Mathis is an all-day dining venue that serves Belgian classics. As a plus, pets under 10kg are welcome to stay!
Vida Dubai Marina, Dubai Marina

Opened: December 2022
138 rooms and 20 suites
This chic waterfront address is a 158-room, pet-friendly hotel and residence. All rooms can enjoy views over the marina and its impressive yachts. Vida Dubai Marina and Yacht Club take the place of the once-iconic Dubai Marina Yacht Club. The address features a gym, pool and spa as well as a selection of new dining concepts. Much like the existing Vida properties, this new addition is an ideal hub for digital nomads with on-site business facilities and co-working spaces.
Address Grand Creek Harbour, Dubai Creek Harbour

Opened: December 2022
232 rooms and 31 suites
This two-tower hotel and residence is the latest addition to the rapidly expanding Dubai Creek Harbour, set to become one of the city’s new social hubs. At Address Grand Creek Harbour guests can expect the brand’s signature concepts such as ‘The Restaurant’ and ‘The Spa at Address’ as well as a fitness centre, yoga studio and a selection of new dining concepts and bars. The five-star location offers impressive views of Burj Khalifa and the city’s skyline, particularly from its infinity pool.
Terra Solis, Dubai Heritage Vision (a 35-minute drive from Downtown Dubai)

Opened: December 2022
48 Luxury Tents, 20 Lodges and 6 poolside cabins
The newly opened Terra Solis is a desert glamping retreat brought to Dubai by the team behind the music festival, Tomorrowland. The concept features a collection of lodges and tents as well as six pool lodges for those looking for a VIP experience. Head to Terra Solis for a festival-like atmosphere with famous DJs entertaining the crowds on the weekend. Guests can enjoy shisha, a pool, music, as well as food and beverage offerings like the Mesa Mediterranean eatery.
Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Palm West Beach

Opened: December 2022
602 rooms and 12 suites
Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah is located on the vibrant, beach club-filled Palm West Beach. Dining concepts include rustic trattoria, Cucina, Gelateria by Cucina for gelato, Levantera for Mediterranean and Levantine cuisine, and vibrant beachfront Mexican, Señor Pico. Each room features partial or full sea views. Guests can enjoy an expansive pool (part of the Marriott’s Bal Harbour beach club), beach access and a kids’ club.
Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah, Palm West Beach

Opened: October 2022
389 rooms and 18 suites
The newly opened Radisson, Palm West Beach is a 4-star hotel and features king and twin rooms that enjoy the sea and Dubai Marina views from floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies. Dining concepts and bars span the vibrant Latin-themed Esco-Bar, Miami-style Black Flamingo with a Latin American menu, and the elegant rooftop eatery, Tonino Lamborghini, a Mediterranean venue that promises live music and entertainment as well as 360-degree views. Radisson also features a spa, beach and pool that overlooks the Dubai Marina skyline.
Radisson, Palm West Beach enjoys easy access to the Palm West Beach lifestyle destination, a district that features nine beach clubs and restaurants dotted along the shoreline.
Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Palm West Beach

Opened: August 2022
608 rooms and 22 suites
At the Hilton, all rooms and suites take in sea or partial sea views. The address features a gym and two dedicated spa areas – one for women and one for men. The spas feature their own plunge pool, sauna and relaxation rooms. Ideal for families, at the Hilton there is a kids’ club, pool and play park. Enjoy light bites at poolside Zing Beach Bar or casual coffee and cake at SocialBee where the menu centres around locally-sourced honey. Mowsem serves a menu of global cuisine while Jones the Grocer is a go-to for healthy lunch by the sea.
W Dubai Mina Seyahi, Dubai Marina

Opened: April 2022
318 rooms and 27 suites
Situated on Dubai’s Mina Seyahi waterfront, the W Dubai is an adults-only 31 storey tower that overlooks the surrounding seas and skyline. Expect the W chain’s signature vibrant interiors created in dialogue with regional culture. The lobby takes its influence from the local gold souks. Dine at Farrago an arabesque lounge with its own Al Hakawati mixologist or Attiko a Japanese rooftop hotspot with JBR and Dubai Marina skyline views.
W Dubai Mina Seyahi is next-door to the popular Barasti bar and restaurant, within walking distance of Dubai Marina and just a short drive from JBR, Bluewaters Island and Palm Jumeirah.
Taj Exotica Resort and Spa The Palm, Palm Jumeirah

Opened: March 2022
258 rooms and 67 suites
Located on the eastern crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the Taj Exotica Resort and Spa The Palm takes a more is more ethos with 325 bedrooms and suites as well as a record-breaking 70-meter swimming pool (the longest pool on Palm Jumeirah) and a 230-metre private beach. The hotel includes a range of dining options both formal and informal including the Indian fine-dining that Taj hotels are known for.
Paramount Midtown Dubai, Business Bay

Opened: February 2022
199 rooms and 82 suites
Paramount Midtown is the second Paramount location in Dubai. The hotel’s decor is infused with Hollywood glamour and centres around Paramount Pictures’ 105-year legacy. The hotel’s restaurants – Paparazzi Tuscan and CineScope – continue the cinematic theme. Head to Malibu Sky Lounge and Pool Bar for striking city views including the Burj Khalifa enjoyed from the infinity pool.
Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort, The World Islands

Opened: December 2021
70 rooms, suites, and villas
Anantara World Islands Resort Dubai was the very first resort to open on Dubai’s World Islands’ South American continent. Offering the feeling of an island getaway with the hotel chain’s signature Thai luxury, the resort is just 4-kilometres from mainland Dubai. Guests arrive by boat from Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, a journey that takes just 15 minutes.
Guests can relax at the beach or in the sizable swimming pool at the centre of the resort as well as at the Anantara Spa. Activities include watersports such as pedalo trips, banana boat rides and jet skis. Dining includes both restaurants and options for al fresco dinners and BBQ on the beach. The bar lounge offers impressive views of Dubai’s skyline.
25 Hours Hotel, One Central, Trade Centre Dubai

Opened: December 2021
434 rooms and 82 suites
The 25hours Hotel One Central is Dubai’s new hipster hangout. The hotel chain is known for its personality with a fun and young vibe. 25hours Hotel offers excellent downtown Dubai and Museum of the Future views. Guests can browse the 5,000 book library and take in art by local creatives in a setting uplifted by thoughtful interior additions such as vinyl records. There are novel themed suites and rooms to choose from. Certain bedrooms feature hammocks as well as quirky details like analogue phones. The hotel’s Monkey Bar, imported from Berlin, offers an upbeat atmosphere with a live DJ, monkey cages for guests to sit in on the terrace and a Latin American-inspired menu.
The hotel’s location between Emirates Towers, DIFC and the Museum of the Future means that culture and dining options are within walking distance while downtown Dubai and Jumeirah are within a 15-minute drive. 25hours Hotel helps guests to explore Dubai by bike thanks to their fleet of e-bicycles.
Hyatt Centric Jumeirah, La Mer

Opened: December 2021
173 rooms and 14 suites
Situated in the Jumeirah beachside development, La Mer, boutique lifestyle hotel, Hyatt Centric features bright, minimalist interiors and an uplifting atmosphere. Hyatt Centric’s beachfront location is ideal for tourists who want to relax by the beach by day and then shop and dine in the La Mer retail park. Kids can enjoy themselves in La Mer’s Laguna waterpark.
A public beach with a jogging track, downtown Dubai, Jumeirah Mosque and the Bur Dubai souks are all within a 10-minute drive from this location.
Ramee Dream Hotel Downtown, Business Bay

Opened: December 2021
121 rooms and 30 suites
Located within close proximity to DIFC and Downtown Dubai, Ramee Dream Hotel Downtown is a destination for those that want to maximise their vacation. The hotel features a spa, fitness centre, and pool. Ready to let off some stream? The hotel’s Tulum-themed Cavo restaurant hosts one of the city’s most vibrant brunches each Sunday – Sound of Tulum while Funny Cats is a laidback sports bar. Head to restaurants Atri and Yume for fine dining experiences and finish your night at Vice nightclub.
The Dubai EDITION, Downtown

Opened: November 2021
275 rooms and 42 suites
The latest in this chain of luxurious, design-centric hotels, The Dubai Edition is a go-to for fine dining with options. Italian restaurant, Duomo, rooftop Peruvian eatery, Inti (which offers excellent Burj Khalifa views) and Paris-inspired Jolie are highlights. The open-air pool offers excellent Dubai skyline views while Thia Skylounge, on the terrace, serves light bites with Burj Khalifa views until late. Head to speakeasy bar, Leon for the atmosphere. Expect the hotel’s signature approach to thoughtful design throughout with art and architecture enlivening the environment.
The Dubai Edition’s location is within walking distance of Dubai Mall, The Dubai Fountains, Burj Khalifa and other downtown Dubai attractions.
Hyde Hotel Dubai, Business Bay

Opened: November 2021
276 rooms and 70 suites
Hyde Hotel is an American export with a new Dubai address. Suites overlook the Dubai Canal and Downtown Dubai city skyline. The lounge area is packed with thoughtful details including fashion books, games and artwork which is available to purchase. Head to the pool or spa for relaxation. Hyde Hotel features several eateries including Hollywood sushi favourite, Katsuya, which has an outdoor terrace.
The hotel is perched by the Dubai Canal, perfect for an evening stroll. Walk a bit further (around 20-mins) and you’ll reach major downtown Dubai attractions.
Raffles The Palm Dubai, Palm Jumeirah

Opened: October 2021
389 rooms and 56 suites
An ‘ultra-luxury’ destination, Raffles The Palm is known for its old-world splendour. Guests can book rooms, suites or villas, each option offers access to the Raffles’ butler service. Guests staying in the Club Rooms and Suites can access the Raffles Club Lounge for dining with full views of the Dubai skyline. There are eight dining concepts and bars inside the hotel. Al fresco Piatti by the Beach is recommended, the eatery transports guests to the Italian Amalfi Coast. For live music and beverages head to Sola jazz lounge.
Crowne Plaza Dubai Jumeirah, Al Hudaiba

Opened: July 2021
252 rooms and 50 suites
Situated in the heart of Jumeirah 1, Crowne Plaza Jumeirah Dubai is close to neighbourhood shops, restaurants and attractions including Etihad Museum and La Mer. Dining options span an all-day dining restaurant as well as a Pan-Asian eatery and a classic British pub. There’s also a coffee lounge and a pool deck with a bar and lounge. The rooftop pool reveals striking Burj Khalifa views.
Th8 Palm Hotel, Palm Jumeirah

Opened: June 2021
161 rooms and 110 suites
Located on the crescent of the Palm, Th8 is a fashion-centric shoreside destination for a young and hip crowd. Rooms overlook Dubai Marina and JBR. The resort has its own private beach. Head to the already-popular Fluid Beach Club for an energetic atmosphere and live DJ. On-site dining concepts include EllaMia, a chic yet casual spot that offers a taste of Los Angeles’ craft coffee culture and Mediterranean restaurant Envy.
The St. Regis Dubai The Palm, Palm Jumeirah

Opened: May 2021
264 rooms and 26 suites
Situated inside the 52-floor Palm Tower, rooms and suites enjoy sea and skyline views. There are two infinity pools and a beach club to pick between. Guests can indulge themselves at the St. Regis Spa or by utilising the hotel’s butler service. Infinity pool, Aura Sky Pool, offers 360-degree panoramic views from 200 metres above the ground. There are several world-class dining options on-site including SushiSamba as well as Her by Caroline Astor – a ladies-only tea house.
The St.Regis The Palm has a direct connection to the Nakheel Mall so that guests can shop, dine, head to the cinema or enjoy the Nakheel Mall kids entertainment centres. There is also direct access to the Palm’s latest attraction, The View at The Palm observation deck.
SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences, Downtown

Opened: April 2021
325 rooms and 251 suites
Located in Business Bay, SLS hotel is a trendy 75 storey hotel. Guests can enjoy some of the best 360-degree city views in the city here from the two rooftop infinity pools. Celebrated interior designer Paul Bishop designed the rooms. Dine at a range of culinary concepts including signature Italian Fi’lia or steakhouse Carna by Dario Cecchini and party at the 75th-floor nightlife venue, Privilege.
Address Beach Resort, JBR

Opened: March 2024
217 rooms and suites
Situated in the heart of Jumeirah Beach Residence, Address Beach Resort is the first beachfront property from the luxury lifestyle brand Address Hotels & Resorts. Guests can enjoy panoramic ocean views of the Arabian Gulf, Palm Jumeirah, and Ain Dubai. Address Beach Resort offers 100 meters of prime beachfront access, with close proximity to Ain Dubai and Dubai Marina.