Trade Center First Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Outside the door
The brand
Shangri-LaPolished skyline roost
Hong Kong hospitality meets Arabian styling, with Lasvit chandeliers, ruby accents, and clear sightlines across Sheikh Zayed Road to the Burj Khalifa.
“This recently renovated 42-story hotel features giant Lasvit chandeliers and royal shades of burgundy and gold in the lobby.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Attentive concierge staff and Horizon Club lounge perks pair with marble soaking tubs and skyline views.
Notable
Indoor squash and outdoor tennis join a round-the-clock health club, thermal suites, and Asian-inspired Chi spa therapies.
Listed
Open-air pool lounge ikandy hosts DJ sets beside the Balcony Bar and all-day lobby gathering spots.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La showcases techniques from across the globe to rousing results…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Sheikh Zayed Road near Financial Centre metro station, the tower sits ten minutes from Downtown Dubai and the Dubai Mall.
The rooms
Bedrooms frame views of either the Downtown skyline or Arabian Sea, appointed in lilac tones with deep marble soaking tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Palm trees and cushioned loungers line the fourth-floor pool, looking straight out toward the Burj Khalifa.
The spa and gym
CHI, The Spa draws on traditional Asian healing rituals, and the health club includes indoor squash and outdoor tennis courts.
Bar
ikandy ultralounge
Resident DJs play sets at this open-air pool deck, which serves cocktails and mezze beneath the Burj Khalifa.
At the table
Balcony tables overlook the morning skyline at breakfast, and the wood-paneled Balcony Bar pours classic cocktails late into the evening.
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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.