Best Hotels in the UAE
Desert luxury
The UAE has built the most ambitious hotel landscape in the world in less than a generation — a country where the Burj Al Arab redefined what a luxury hotel could be, and where every major hotel group has since built its most spectacular property. From Dubai's iconic waterfront towers and desert resorts to Abu Dhabi's cultural district hotels beside the Louvre and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, these are the properties that define the UAE's extraordinary vision of hospitality.
Top 10 Comparison
| Rank | Hotel | Location | Score | Price | Setting | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Al Maha Desert Resort & SpaA private Bedouin-inspired reserve in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve — where Arabian oryx roam freely and each villa has its own pool. | Dubai, UAE | 9.5 | $$$$ | Desert | |
| #2 | Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad TowersUnparalleled luxury and breathtaking views in the heart of Abu Dhabi. | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 9.2 | $$$$ | City | |
| #3 | Atlantis The RoyalDubai's most spectacular resort — a city within a city. | Dubai, UAE | 9.0 | $$$$ | City | |
| #4 | Jumeirah Marsa Al ArabDubai's newest icon — a superyacht-shaped resort on its own peninsula. | Dubai, UAE | 9.0 | $$$$ | Beachfront | |
| #5 | The LanaDorchester Collection's Dubai debut — a slim tower above the Canal with floor-to-ceiling views and the brand's signature European refinement. | Dubai, UAE | 9.0 | $$$$ | City | |
| #6 | Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert ResortA fortress hotel in the Empty Quarter of Abu Dhabi — where the world's largest sand desert, Bedouin-inspired architecture, and Anantara's hospitality converge. | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 9.0 | $$$$ | Desert | |
| #7 | Burj Al Arab JumeirahThe world's most recognisable hotel — a sail-shaped icon on its own island, where 24-carat gold leaf, butler service, and Dubai's most extravagant suites define ultra-luxury. | Dubai, UAE | 9.0 | $$$$ | City | |
| #8 | 25Hours Hotel Dubai One CentralWhere Bedouin traditions meet modernity, a vibrant oasis for urban nomads. | Dubai, UAE | 8.5 | $$$ | Resort | |
| #9 | Al Faya Retreat by Sharjah CollectionAn exclusive desert sanctuary blending Bedouin heritage with modern luxury. | Dubai, UAE | 8.5 | $$$ | Resort | |
| #10 | Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert ResortAn enchanting desert oasis blending Arabian heritage with refined luxury. | Dubai, UAE | 8.5 | $$$ | Resort |
Best Hotels in the UAE
Compare Top Picks →Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa
A private Bedouin-inspired reserve in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve — where Arabian oryx roam freely and each villa has its own pool.
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Unparalleled luxury and breathtaking views in the heart of Abu Dhabi.
Atlantis The Royal
Dubai's most spectacular resort — a city within a city.
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
Dubai's newest icon — a superyacht-shaped resort on its own peninsula.
The Lana
Dorchester Collection's Dubai debut — a slim tower above the Canal with floor-to-ceiling views and the brand's signature European refinement.
Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort
A fortress hotel in the Empty Quarter of Abu Dhabi — where the world's largest sand desert, Bedouin-inspired architecture, and Anantara's hospitality converge.
