ME Dubai by Meliá
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Business Bay
Vibe
The soaring atrium lobby sits beneath a dramatic glass ceiling, ringed by projecting balconies and sculptural seating pods.
“Futuristic architectural showpiece”
Curving glass balconies, sculptural liquid-stone bathrooms, and custom furniture inside Zaha Hadid's mirrored cube building.
Dedicated aura managers tailor every stay, complemented by generous suites and evening turndown with personalized details.
Evenings center around poolside DJ sets at Deseo, cocktails at Botanica, and dinner at Roka.
In Business Bay inside The Opus, five minutes from the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai.
“The rooms and suites are extravagant, even by Dubai’s standards, and the ultra-modern furniture lends them the air of sci-fi starship living”
Rooms
Sculptural beds project directly from curved walls, while bathrooms feature sinuous Vitae fixtures and mirrors echoing the architecture.
“the often-delayed, complex property—every curved glass panel of the undulating void is unique—was worth the wait.”
Wellness
A heated outdoor pool on the podium terrace features shaded Bali beds, alongside an expansive Technogym fitness center and tranquil spa.
“the building's form feels futuristic, which is accentuated by its glimmering glass facade. The void opens up mind-bending views of the building inwards upon itself.”
Backstory
The Opus stands as the only hotel where Dame Zaha Hadid conceived both the mirrored exterior cube and every interior curve.
Eat & drink
Dining spans Latin American ceviches and robata skewers at terrace lounge DESEO to Spanish tapas and regional wines at Central Cosmo.
The neighborhood
Set in Business Bay, the hotel sits steps from the Dubai Canal promenade and minutes from Downtown and the Burj Khalifa.
More like this
Atlantis The Royal
“Cantilevered architectural dreamscape”
Secluded
The Lana - Dorchester Collection
“Sculptural waterfront haven”
Central
The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm
“Art Deco Palm redoubt”
Central
Al Habtoor Palace, Preferred Hotels & Resorts
“Neoclassical canal citadel”
Central
St. Regis Downtown Dubai
“Canal-side urban elegance”
Central
Ciel Dubai Marina
“Record-breaking sky tower”
Lively
FIVE Palm Jumeirah
“Beachside nightlife fantasy”
Lively
One&Only The Palm
“Andalusian beachfront oasis”
Secluded
The app
This is one hotel. The app has every one we rate, in your pocket, for the whole trip.
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
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.