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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in the UAE

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Are you deciding where to to stay for a weekend in the UAE? We've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria and have found the best options for a 3-day or 2-day trip. Whether you're with your family or on a romantic getaway, we've got the perfect weekend hotel in the UAE for you. These selected hotels offer affordable rates with top-notch amenities, comfortable and relaxing rooms, and prime locations for sightseeing and exploring for a perfect long weekend trip. From museums to scenic walks and outdoor adventures, there's plenty of things to do in the UAE over a weekend retreat. And when you're ready to refuel, these hotels are located near some of the best restaurants in the area. So why wait? Book your weekend getaway in the UAE at one of these top hotels and get ready to experience all that the area has to offer.

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

Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to 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
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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Located at Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha 1, Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel Dubai has great rooms from $119 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a restaurant. 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 a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking at this convenient hotel. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Zaya Nurai Island Resort

Saadiyat Island, United Arab Emirates
5-star Resort with prices starting at $823 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in the UAE
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Zaya Nurai Island Resort which has nice rooms starting at $823. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Nurai Island. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
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The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort

Saadiyat Island, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $217 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in the UAE
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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We found The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $217. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Saadiyat Island. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, outdoor tennis, child care, and laundry services which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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La Ville Hotel & Suites CITY WALK Dubai Autograph Collection

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $173, La Ville Hotel & Suites CITY WALK Dubai Autograph Collection, at Al Multaga Street P O Box 41443 provides an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $187 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in the UAE
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $187 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Palm Jumeirah, Crescent East, Plot C-34. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and outdoor tennis, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
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InterContinental Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
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The great guest rating of InterContinental Abu Dhabi is 8.50 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 $109, and it's located at Bainouna Street. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and child care which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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The St Regis Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is The St Regis Abu Dhabi because it has great rooms that start at $181. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Nation Towers. Only a short distance from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love scuba diving, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care at this fun hotel. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Grosvenor House a Luxury Collection Hotel Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in the UAE
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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Grosvenor House a Luxury Collection Hotel Dubai 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 $175 (before taxes). It's located at PO Box 118500 and has earned a guest rating of 9.30/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes 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.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-star Resort with prices starting at $190 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to the UAE
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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Located at Al Mamsha Street, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Dubai has great rooms from $190 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find scuba diving, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
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Emirates Palace Hotel Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $310 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in the UAE
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Emirates Palace Hotel Abu Dhabi which has nice rooms starting at $310. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at West Corniche Road.. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers a fitness center, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The water slides are especially fun!

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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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 Luxury Hotels in the UAE, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in the UAE, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors 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 hotels for a weekend visit cost in the UAE?

UAE Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$104

Travelers to the UAE will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 324 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $104. 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 weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $155
  • 4-star hotels: $59
  • 3-star hotels: $50


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