Dubai, United Arab EmiratesDowntown Dubai
Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai
Skyline balcony tower
Downtown Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
KempinskiSkyline balcony tower
A polished Downtown hub perched right above Dubai Mall, balancing retail energy with quiet residential ease.
What it’s good at
Listed
The spa runs classic aromatherapy massage treatments beside gender-segregated steam and sauna rooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Spacious rooms are smartly dressed but not overly decorated; here the focus is on the Dubai city views, framed by floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto sky high balconies.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
A covered walkway leads straight into Dubai Mall, and the Dubai Fountain sits just outside.
The rooms
Every room opens onto a private balcony through tall glass, looking straight out over Downtown Dubai.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor infinity pool looks straight up at the Burj Khalifa, bordered by sun loungers on the podium deck.
The spa
Treatment rooms look out across the Downtown skyline through tall glass, and couples can book a dedicated private suite.
Restaurant
Nai
The restaurant serves Middle Eastern plates and shisha on an open pool terrace facing the Burj Khalifa.
Restaurant
Zenon
Digital art covers the arched ceiling above the dining room, where Mediterranean recipes take on Asian influences.
At the table
Amber Lounge serves coffee, pastries, and savoury light bites beside quiet armchairs and display shelving off the lobby.
How it began
DP Architects shaped the elliptical tower to echo the sweeping contours of Dubai Mall.
Dubai
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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.