Al Thanyah Fifth Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Outside the door
The brand
AccorKaleidoscopic skyline perch
Geometric sculptures and kaleidoscopic art installations animate the lobby, setting an energetic tone rooted in contemporary fashion and design.
Where it shines
Notable
Interiors feature bold graphics, kaleidoscopic lobby installations, and geometric motifs framed by panoramic glass windows.
Listed
The 34th-floor spa partners with Anne Semonin Paris alongside a panoramic gym and outdoor pool.
Listed
Five signature venues include Savant cocktail bar, the Lazuli pool deck, and entertainment lounge Celeste.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Positioned in the developing Uptown district, the tower sits minutes from the pedestrian promenades of Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Dubai Marina.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame Dubai Marina and Ain Dubai, while interiors pair dark wood finishes with marble bathrooms and bold graphic prints.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sculptural steel pergolas shade submerged loungers and cabanas across the breezy outdoor pool deck.
The spa
Six treatment suites on the 34th floor use Anne Semonin therapies beside a sunlit lounge overlooking Jumeirah Islands.
The gym
An indoor running track borders cardio machines and free weights facing wall-to-wall views of the city skyline.
Restaurant
Brasserie Uptown
A slatted timber canopy hangs over marble tables serving French and Italian dishes throughout the day.
At the table
The Citronelle Club serves French-influenced Asian dishes, and Savant pours craft cocktails behind a glowing amber counter.
How it began
The property debuted in 2023, occupying ten floors of the diamond-inspired Uptown Tower rising 340 meters above New Dubai.
Good to know
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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.