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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Dubai

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Dubai

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If it's your first trip to Dubai, UAE for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Dubai. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Dubai. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Dubai for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Dubai beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Dubai for your first trip!

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

Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel Dubai

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Dubai
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • 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 16.8 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking at this relaxing hotel. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
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  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Dubai

5-star Resort with prices starting at $190 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A great place to stay is Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Dubai which has nice rooms starting at $190. 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 Al Mamsha Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 23.4 km from the city center. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

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

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Dubai
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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We found Raffles Dubai to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $154. 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 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Sheikh Rashid Road, Wafi Mall. You'll also find a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, and golf which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.9 km from the center of town. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
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La Ville Hotel & Suites CITY WALK Dubai Autograph Collection

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • 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. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It's located just 5.3 km from the city center, too. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

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

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $71 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Dubai
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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Media One Hotel Dubai has a great guest rating of 8.80 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 $71 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Al Falak Street. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, and city views, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 22.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf at Madinat Jumeirah

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $322 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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The great guest rating of Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf at Madinat Jumeirah is 8.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $322, and it's located at Po Box 75157. We also love the scuba diving, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which are great for visitors. And since it's just 16.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Park Hyatt Dubai

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $204 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Park Hyatt Dubai because it has great rooms that start at $204. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Baniyas Road. Only 5.4 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, and golf at this convenient hotel. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina

5-star Resort with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Dubai
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
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Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $147 (before taxes). It's located at Al Sufouh Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 22.3 km from the city center. Having a water park here is a terrific addition, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
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Hilton Dubai Jumeirah

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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Located at The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence P.O.Box 2431, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah has great rooms from $129 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and rooms with kitchens which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 24.2 km from the center of town. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Taj Dubai

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Dubai
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is Taj Dubai which has nice rooms starting at $127. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Downtown Burj Khalifa Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services. It's located just 6.7 km from the city center, too. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah.

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


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Dubai?

Dubai Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$134

After analyzing 140 first time trip hotels in Dubai, UAE, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $134. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Dubai.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $175
  • 4-star hotels: $71
  • 3-star hotels: $40
  • 2-star hotels: $37


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