DIFC Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Renovated
2014
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
DusitSculptural skyscraper statement
Water features and live Thai dulcimer music lend an unhurried, ceremonial rhythm to the soaring central lobby.
What it’s good at
Listed
A forty-story twin-column skyscraper whose distinctive central archway evokes the hands-pressed Thai wai greeting.
Listed
A thirty-sixth-floor rooftop swimming pool, DFit gymnasium with skyline views, and the traditional Namm Spa.
Listed
Zero-proof mixology at NoLo, live street-food stations at 24th St., and skyline vistas at View.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Towering along Sheikh Zayed Road, the hotel sits within walking distance of the Financial Centre metro and DIFC galleries.
The rooms
Picture windows overlook the Sheikh Zayed Road skyline, paired with deep soaking bathtubs and an evening pillow menu.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Enclosed beneath high glass atrium windows, the rooftop pool is lined with cushioned loungers and potted palms.
The spa
Therapists at Namm Spa perform traditional Thai bodywork and herbal scrubs in quiet private treatment suites.
At the table
Benjarong prepares royal Thai recipes, and 24th St. hosts live cooking stations alongside alcohol-free cocktails at NoLo.
How it began
Completed in 2001 by Khatib and Alami, the tower was the Gulf's first hotel to earn EarthCheck Gold certification.
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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.