The Best Luxury Hotels in the UAE

4 and 5-Star hotels in the UAE

Dubai Dubai

Trying to decide where to stay in luxury in the UAE? This is a popular destination, especially with visitors seeking out high-end luxury hotels, resorts, or B&B's for their next trip. Whether you're visiting as a family, couple, or group of friends, the city has a wealth of luxurious hotels to choose from, each offering its own unique blend of comfort, style, and sophistication. From 5-star and 4-star hotels with elegant spas and swimming pools, to romantic boutique hotels and family-friendly resorts, there is something for every visitor in the UAE looking for pampering and comforts. When searching for the best luxury hotels in the UAE, you should consider aspects such as guest ratings, quality of service, amenities, activities, price, and more to ensure that you book the best option for your trip. Some of the highest-rated luxurious stays in the UAE offer spacious suites, world-class bars, restaurants, swimming pools, and spas, providing guests with an unforgettable experience. So, whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a family-friendly vacation, a relaxing retreat, or a once in a lifetime trip, the UAE has a range of luxurious hotels to choose from. We've also done much of the hard work for you, as we have analyzed and researched the UAE's luxury hotels across key criteria to find the absolute best. So, read on to find the best luxury hotels and resorts in the UAE to guarantee a memorable, relaxing, and extravagant vacation.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $187 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your Extravagant trip to the UAE
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

Located at Palm Jumeirah, Crescent East, Plot C-34, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah has great rooms from $187 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and outdoor tennis at this relaxing hotel. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Kid-friendly
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


JA Beach Hotel

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific High-End Hotel in the UAE
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is JA Beach Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $81. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Exit 13, Sheikh Zayed Road. This luxurious hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and child care which discerning travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. It's also less than the average price for luxury hotels, so it's a great value.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Atlantis The Palm

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $298 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Hotel for Pampering
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Heated pool

We found Atlantis The Palm to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $298. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1 Crescent Road. You'll also find a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet which experienced travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $61 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Stay in Style in the UAE
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $61, Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, at Airport Road provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.75 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this posh hotel which also offers a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, and city views. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $190 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Experience Comfort in the UAE Here
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Heated pool

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. The great rooms here start at $190 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at The Crescent (West), Palm Jumeirah. Furthermore, it also offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this amazing hotel is a terrific choice. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $187 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Plenty of Luxury Amenities Await
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

The great guest rating of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort is 8.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $187, and it's located at East Crescent Road. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which are great for discerning travelers. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Al Raha Beach Hotel

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Luxurious Stay in the UAE
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Al Raha Beach Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $110. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Channel Street. Only a short distance from the city center, experienced travelers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes at this relaxing hotel. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's also less than the average price for luxury hotels, so it's a great value.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


JA Palm Tree Court

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-star Resort with prices starting at $187 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Most Luxurious Places to Stay in the UAE
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

JA Palm Tree Court offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $187 (before taxes). It's located at Exit 13, Sheikh Zayed Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This luxurious hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, and golf which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club


Fairmont Ajman

Ajman, United Arab Emirates
5-star Resort with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your Extravagant trip to the UAE
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Heated pool

Located at Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Street, Fairmont Ajman has great rooms from $122 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a fitness center, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, and rooms with kitchens which visitors will love. And this comfortable hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike! It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Raffles Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific High-End Hotel in the UAE
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Raffles Dubai which has nice rooms starting at $154. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Sheikh Rashid Road, Wafi Mall. Discerning travelers will really like this posh hotel which also offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, and golf. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Breakfast in the room


For more terrific hotel ideas in the UAE, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in the UAE, Best Beach Hotels in the UAE, Best Cheap Hotels in the UAE, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in the UAE, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in the UAE, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in the UAE, Best Hotels for One Week in the UAE, Best Hotels for One Night in the UAE, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in the UAE, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in the UAE, Best Hotels for Skiing in the UAE, or Best Business Hotels in the UAE.


How much do luxury hotels cost in the UAE? How much are luxury hotel rooms in the UAE?

UAE Average Luxury Hotel Price
$131

Travelers to the UAE will have a large number of terrific luxury accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of luxury hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 207 luxury hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $131. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in the UAE.

The average prices of our suggested luxury hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $168
  • 4-star hotels: $68


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