Marriott in Dubai

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai

Jumeirah Beach Residence 1998 $$$$

“Spanish-Moorish beachfront hideaway”

Lively

Luxe Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Wellness Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand → Resort Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Resort A world of its own. No reason to leave the property. The whole shorthand →

Grosvenor House

Marsa Dubai 2019 $$$

“Marina nightlife landmark”

Lively

Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Social Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Classic Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand →

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre

DIFC 2011 $$$$

“Polished executive citadel”

Central

Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Wellness Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand →

The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm

Palm Jumeirah $$$$

“Art Deco Palm redoubt”

Central

Luxe Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Wellness Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand →

Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa

Marsa Dubai 2019 $$$

“JBR coastal sanctuary”

Lively

Resort Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Resort A world of its own. No reason to leave the property. The whole shorthand → Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Wellness Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand →

St. Regis Downtown Dubai

Business Bay 2021 $$$$

“Canal-side urban elegance”

Central

Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Classic Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand →

W Dubai – Mina Seyahi

Dubai Harbour 2024 $$$

“Harbourfront nightlife playground”

Lively

Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Wellness Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand →

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

Business Bay 2012 $$$

“Twin-tower business landmark”

Central

Social Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Classic Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand → Luxe Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand →

Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers

Riggat Al Buteen 2014 $$$

“Historic creek pioneer”

Central

Classic Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand → Luxe Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Social Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

Sheraton Grand Hotel

Trade Center First 2023 $$$

“High-rise business luxury”

Central

Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Design Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Wellness Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand →

Our shorthand

What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.

How well they pull it off

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

Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.

Luxe

The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.

Local

Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.

Social

Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.

Heritage

A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.

Wellness

Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.

Classic

A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.

Resort

A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.

Scene — what’s outside the door

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.