The 128 best luxury hotels in the United Arab Emirates
From Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah to Conrad: 128 hand-picked luxury hotels across 4 destinations in the United Arab Emirates. Every booking through suitespot includes free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability and further benefits — at the regular hotel rate.
Luxury hotels in the United Arab Emirates by destination
Pick your destination: every city and region in the United Arab Emirates has its own overview with all properties, rates and benefits.
More destinations in the United Arab Emirates
Beyond the big names, we also feature hand-picked properties here:
The most popular luxury hotels in the United Arab Emirates
These properties lead our ranking in the United Arab Emirates — across all destinations, ordered exactly as in our search.
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The strongest destinations in the United Arab Emirates compared
How many properties are where, what do they cost and which address leads the local ranking? All prices are from-rates per night; booked via suitespot the benefits come on top at no extra cost.
Current offers & deals for luxury hotels in the United Arab Emirates
Many of our partner hotels in the United Arab Emirates offer special conditions bookable through suitespot – from free nights to hotel credit.
| Hotel | Offer | Bookable until |
|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Ajman | Third night free | February 12, 2027 |
| Raffles The Palm Dubai | Fourth night free | February 25, 2027 |
| W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island | Up to 15% discount for stays of three nights or more | February 25, 2027 |
| Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort | Fourth night free | March 20, 2027 |
| Rixos Premium Hotel Dubai | Third night free | March 28, 2027 |
| Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk | Third night free | March 28, 2027 |
| The Retreat Palm Dubai | Third night free | March 28, 2027 |
| Fairmont The Palm Dubai | Fourth night free | March 28, 2027 |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in the United Arab Emirates
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm JumeirahFor this guide we have gathered the best hotels in the United Arab Emirates: 130 5-star hotels, from 53 euros a night.130 luxury hotels in the Emirates – and how to choose
Luxury hotels in the United Arab Emirates cost between 53 € and 914 € a night; the median entry rate is 151 €. On top of that come The Biltmore Hotel Villas Dubai from 1,074 € and Club Privé by Rixos Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi from 1,720 €, all inclusive.
Conrad Dubai112 include a breakfast for two, 14 on selected rates, four are all inclusive. At 110 the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
In Dubai you choose the location first.
On Palm Jumeirah there are 16 hotels, from 58 € at The Retreat Palm Dubai. In Downtown around the Burj Khalifa there are 13, from 65 € at the Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown. On Dubai Marina and JBR beach you stay at 13 hotels, from 64 €.
In Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island combines beach and the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Our advice: five to seven nights, ideally split: Dubai and Abu Dhabi, or Dubai and the east coast.
Where to stay: in Dubai, in Abu Dhabi, in Ras Al Khaimah or on the east coast
The best hotels in the Emirates are in Dubai, in Abu Dhabi, in Ras Al Khaimah, on the east coast and in Ajman.
Dubai
93 hotels from 53 € at The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle Dubai. 16 on Palm Jumeirah, including the Atlantis The Royal Dubai from 612 €; 13 in Downtown, 13 on Dubai Marina. The Bvlgari Resort Dubai starts at 914 €.
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad TowersIn the desert you stay at the Bab Al Shams Desert Resort from 269 € or the Al Maha Resort Dubai from 755 €, with lunch, dinner and two activities daily. Our recommendation for beach, skyline and desert.
Abu Dhabi
24 hotels in the emirate, from 81 € at the Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche. On Saadiyat Island lie the Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi from 288 € and The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi from 328 €, on Yas Island the W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island from 168 €.
Further out: the Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island from 329 € and, in the Liwa desert, the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara from 592 €. Our recommendation for culture, beach and desert.
Ras Al Khaimah
Six hotels from 107 € at the Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort. The Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah starts at 151 €, the SO/ Ras Al Khaimah Al Marjan Island at 346 €, all inclusive and from two nights. In the desert lies The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Wadi Desert from 442 €. Our recommendation for beach, desert and peace.
Fujairah
Five hotels on the Gulf of Oman, from 87 € at the Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort. In Al Aqah you stay at the InterContinental Fujairah Resort from 138 € or Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort from 185 €. Our recommendation for snorkeling and diving.
Ajman
The Fairmont Ajman from 56 € and the Ajman Saray Resort from 82 €. Our recommendation for beach days close to Dubai. How best to travel between the places, our travel advisors will clarify before you book.
3,043 categories: the best hotels in the United Arab Emirates from the inside
Together the best hotels in the Emirates list 3,043 categories, 1,188 of them suites.
Raffles The Palm DubaiAmong the largest are the Private Reserve Suite at Six Senses The Palm Dubai with 585 m² and the Royal Penthouse at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Dubai with 564 m².
Tell us the size you do not want to go below – our travel advisors have it confirmed before you book.
What a night at a luxury hotel in the United Arab Emirates costs
A night at a 5-star hotel in the United Arab Emirates costs between 53 € and 914 €. 62 hotels start at 150 € or less.
| Destination | Hotels | From |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 93 | 53 € |
| Abu Dhabi emirate | 24 | 81 € |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 6 | 107 € |
| Fujairah and Al Aqah | 5 | 87 € |
| Ajman | 2 | 56 € |
How long to stay: five to seven nights.
At 110 hotels the suitespot benefits apply from the first night, at 20 from two or three nights, for example at the Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites and the Address Beach Resort Dubai.
When it is at its best: from November to March, warm and sunny. Our recommendation for beach, city and desert; around the turn of the year the Dubai Shopping Festival takes place.
From April to October it is hot. Our recommendation for pool, spa and museums.
And whatever the date: you get the suitespot benefits in the quietest week of the year just as in the busiest.
Breakfast, upgrade and exclusive services at a 5-star hotel
128 hotels include an early check-in or late check-out upon availability, 124 an upgrade.Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.com112 include a breakfast for two, 14 on selected rates. All inclusive is offered at the Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites, the Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, the SO/ Ras Al Khaimah Al Marjan Island and Club Privé by Rixos Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi.
You receive a hotel credit at 111 hotels, mostly 100 US dollars. 85 give you a welcome gift.
You collect points at 95 hotels – for example with Marriott Bonvoy, ALL (Accor), IHG One Rewards, Jumeirah ONE, World of Hyatt and Hilton Honors.
Suites & family options in the United Arab Emirates
For anniversaries, wedding nights or simply more space: these properties in the United Arab Emirates offer their own suite categories. Our travel advisors know them in detail and will put together the right category for your occasion.
| Hotel | Destination | Suite categories (selection) | Largest suite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah | Dubai | Royal Suite, Chairman Pearl Suite, Chairman Suite | Royal Suite · 1500 m² |
| Conrad Dubai | Dubai | Royal Suite, Family Suite, Deluxe Suite | Royal Suite · 315 m² |
| Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers | Abu Dhabi | Sky Suite, Suite, Etihad Suite | Sky Suite · 241 m² |
| Raffles The Palm Dubai | Dubai | Duplex Suite, Premier Suite, Presidential Suite | – |
| Rixos Premium Hotel Dubai | Dubai | Deluxe Suite, Junior Suite, Premium Suite | – |
| Mandarin Oriental Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi | Palace Suite, Royal Suite, Family Suite | Palace Suite · 680 m² |
| Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah | Al Jazirah Al Hamra | Imperial Suite, Royal Suite, Suite | Imperial Suite · 422 m² |
| One&Only One Za'abeel Dubai | Dubai | Royal Suite, Creative Suite, Sanctuary Suite | Royal Suite · 395 m² |
Earn points & use your status in the United Arab Emirates
suitespot rates are full direct rates: you earn regular points and elite nights in the hotel program and keep your status benefits — the suitespot benefits come on top.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in the United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Bonvoy | 31 hotels | The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Ajman Saray Resort, The Abu Dhabi EDITION … |
| ALL (Accor) | 24 hotels | Raffles The Palm Dubai, Rixos Premium Hotel Dubai, Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites … |
| IHG One Rewards | 12 hotels | InterContinental Dubai Marina, InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort, InterContinental Fujairah Resort … |
| Jumeirah ONE | 9 hotels | Jumeirah Beach Hotel Dubai, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Dubai, Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf Dubai … |
| World of Hyatt | 7 hotels | Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi … |
| GHA Discovery | 6 hotels | Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island, Kempinski Mall of the Emirates Dubai … |
| Hilton Honors | 5 hotels | Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Conrad Dubai, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers … |
| Fans of Mandarin Oriental | 3 hotels | Mandarin Oriental Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Dubai, Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai |
| Shangri-La Golden Circle | 2 hotels | Shangri-La Qaryat al Beri Abu Dhabi, Shangri-La Dubai |
| I Prefer | 1 hotel | Al Habtoor Palace Dubai |
| Leaders Club | 1 hotel | The Biltmore Hotel Villas Dubai |
| Melia Rewards | 1 hotel | Meliá Desert Palm Dubai |
More luxury destinations nearby
These countries combine well with a trip in the United Arab Emirates — or make a fitting alternative for your next booking:
Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in the United Arab Emirates
How many luxury hotels in the United Arab Emirates does suitespot offer?
130: 93 in Dubai, 24 in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, six in Ras Al Khaimah, five in Fujairah and Al Aqah, two in Ajman.
What does a night at a 5-star hotel in the United Arab Emirates cost?
From 53 € at The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle Dubai; 62 hotels start at 150 € or less.
Where should I stay in Dubai?
On Palm Jumeirah at 16 resorts, in Downtown at 13 hotels around the Burj Khalifa, on Dubai Marina at 13 hotels by the beach and promenade.
Are there all-inclusive hotels?
Yes, four: the Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites, the Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, the SO/ Ras Al Khaimah Al Marjan Island and Club Privé by Rixos Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi.
How large are the suites?
Among the largest are the Private Reserve Suite at Six Senses The Palm Dubai with 585 m² and the Royal Penthouse at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Dubai with 564 m².
Is there a minimum stay in the United Arab Emirates?
Not at 110 hotels: the benefits apply from the first night. At 20 hotels from two or three nights.
Can I earn hotel points in the United Arab Emirates?
At 95 hotels, for example with Marriott Bonvoy, ALL (Accor), IHG One Rewards, Jumeirah ONE, World of Hyatt and Hilton Honors.
When is the best time to visit the United Arab Emirates?
From November to March for beach, city and desert, from April to October for pool, spa and museums.
