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Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
One of eight vibes
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
1 hotel on this page
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
19 hotels on this page
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
25hours Hotel Dubai One Central
Woods Bagot styled the rooms with Bedouin motifs and analogue vinyl stations.
Armani Hotel Dubai
Curved zebrawood wall panels, Eramosa stone floors, and a monochromatic taupe palette personally styled by Giorgio Armani.
Bab Al Shams - A Rare Finds Desert Resort
Sandstone Arabian fort architecture redesigned with micro-concrete floors, mother-of-pearl inlays, and Bedouin-inspired textile art.
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
An iconic sail-shaped tower featuring a soaring atrium and vibrant interior spaces.
Bvlgari Resort Dubai
Coral-patterned brise-soleil screens shade low-rise marble pavilions layered with Shanxi black granite, Iranian green onyx, and Italian atelier furnishings.
Ciel Dubai Marina
A 377-meter glass tower featuring an eye-of-the-needle aperture and a 300-meter atrium with vertically stacked sky gardens.
Delano Dubai
Curved bouclé seating, veiled linen corridors, white oak flooring, and signature sunken pool loungers throughout.
FIVE Palm Jumeirah
A colossal fifteen-meter glass cube lobby frames sea vistas, complemented by geometric marble patterns and layered bronze interiors.
Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre
Adam Tihany interiors feature bleached wood, leather wall panels, and a falcon-inspired black-and-gold ceiling in Luna.
Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown by IHG
Refik Anadol's digital lobby artwork visualizes Dubai's weather patterns across dynamic screens.
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
Aerodynamic superyacht curves house mashrabiya-partitioned lobbies and light-filled rooms styled after vintage Italian Riva speedboats.
Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai
Twisting ceramic-finned Wasl Tower architecture houses warm oak-floored rooms and a 36th-floor sky lobby overlooking the skyline.
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai
Fourteen illuminated bronze trees with nine hundred crystal leaves canopy a lobby of polished marble and reflecting pools.
One&Only One Za'abeel
Dual towers bridged by a 230-meter suspended cantilever housing a record rooftop infinity pool and dining concourse.
SIRO One Za'abeel
LW Design interiors blending minimalist Scandi tones, custom recovery closets, and panoramic glass framing Dubai's skyline.
The Dubai EDITION
Triple-spiral helical staircase anchors a vaulted lobby, complemented by warm oak paneling and Italian marble accents.
The Lana - Dorchester Collection
Interlocking architectural towers house light-filled spaces lined in pink alabaster, fluted leather, and polished stone parquet.
16 hotels on this page
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Address Creek Harbour
Twin towers joined by an observation deck, featuring emerald marble fixtures and expansive creek-facing glass walls.
Address Sky View
Twin glass towers connected by a three-level sky bridge framing panoramic Burj Khalifa and downtown vistas.
Andaz Dubai The Palm, by Hyatt
Modernist interiors feature bold palettes and rotating pop-up exhibitions by regional artists.
FORM Hotel Dubai, a member of Design HotelsTM
Minimalist interiors by Architecture-Studio feature custom metal-framed furnishings, walnut paneling, and subtle Art Deco flourishes.
Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City
An atrium defined by The Swoop, a 23-meter Lasvit crystal chandelier inspired by birds in flight.
Hotel Boulevard, Autograph Collection
Six low-rise floors frame a quiet central courtyard and temperature-controlled swimming pool.
Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai
Stylt Trampoli interiors pairing bold colors, playful textures, and curated art objects across seven stories.
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
A distinctive wave-shaped 1990s silhouette featuring a soaring lobby atrium anchored by a kinetic light installation.
Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf
Two-story summerhouses featuring traditional barjeel wind towers, scalloped archways, and canal-facing terraces refreshed with neutral palettes.
Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Hazel Wong's triangular aluminum towers shift tone in desert sunlight, defining the skyline with bold modernist angles.
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
Twin 72-story towers shaped like date palm trunks frame expansive views over the Dubai Canal.
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Alpine-inspired timber chalets with faux stone fireplaces face the indoor ski slopes alongside Arabesque-accented guest rooms.
Kempinski The Boulevard Dubai
Neutral-toned residential interiors showcase bespoke chandeliers and over two hundred commissioned regional and international artworks.
La Ville Hotel & Suites CITY WALK, Dubai, Autograph Collection
Neutral cream palettes, floor-to-ceiling glass, and freestanding bathtubs across low-rise boutique guestrooms.
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
Sunlit lobby spaces anchored by David Begbie’s Airwave sculpture, complemented by beach tones and light timber.
Mama Shelter Dubai
A neon graffiti drop-off ceiling opens into spaces with mismatched eclectic furnishings.
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.
