Accor hotels in the United Arab Emirates

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai From $300

Fairmont The Palm

“Palm beachfront playground”

Luxe Resort Wellness Central

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai From $300

Sofitel Dubai The Palm

“Polynesian beachfront refuge”

Wellness Resort Luxe Secluded

Bluewaters Island, Dubai From $800

Delano Dubai

“Minimalist coastal hangout”

Design Resort Social Central

Al Jazirah Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah From $150

Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort

“French-Arabian coastal playground”

Resort Design Luxe Secluded

RB2, Abu Dhabi From $300

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi

“Geometric waterfront showpiece”

Design Luxe Resort Central

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai $$$$

Raffles The Palm Dubai

“Palatial beachfront confection”

Luxe Wellness Resort Secluded

Umm Hurair Second, Dubai From $150

Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk

“Gilded obelisk set-piece”

Design Luxe Wellness Central

Suwayfah, Fujairah From $200

Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort

“Bohemian coastal hideaway”

Design Resort Luxe Secluded

Umm Hurair Second, Dubai From $200

Raffles Dubai

“Monumental pyramid oasis”

Design Luxe Wellness Central

Marjan Beach, Ras Al Khaimah $$$

SO/ Ras Al Khaimah

“Fashion-led island resort”

Design Resort Social Secluded

Al Sufouh 2, Dubai From $150

Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City

“Media City glass beacon”

Design Wellness Social Central

Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah From $200

Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island

“Beachfront family playground”

Resort Design Social Secluded

Al Thanyah Fifth, Dubai From $150

SO/ Uptown Dubai

“Kaleidoscopic skyline perch”

Design Wellness Social Central

Corniche, Abu Dhabi $$$

Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

“Art-filled waterfront tower”

Design Luxe Wellness Central

Downtown Dubai, Dubai $$$

Sofitel Dubai Downtown

“Mirrored skyline tower”

Wellness Design Luxe Central

Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai From $200

Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach

“Coastal promenade terrace”

Design Luxe Social Lively

DIFC, Dubai $$

Swissôtel Al Murooj Dubai

“Downtown lagoon hangout”

Wellness Resort Social Central

Our shorthand

How we rate hotels.

The medals

Gold

Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.

Silver

Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.

Bronze

They did this well. You’ll notice.

Listed

A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.

The eight vibes

Design

Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.

Luxe

Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.

Local

It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.

Social

Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.

Heritage

A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.

Wellness

You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.

Classic

The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.

Resort

A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.

The scene

Lively

Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.

Central

Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.

Quiet

Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.

Secluded

A place apart: the property is the destination.

Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.

Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.

Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.

Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.

Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.

Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.

Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.

Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.

Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.

Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.

Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.