There are 331 hotels in Dubai to choose from, ranging from extraordinary five-star hotels with fantastic themes to two-star budget hotels well located within the city. Travellers will want to enjoy the restaurants and attractions of the various hotels, such as the ski slopes of the Kempinksi Hotel Mall of the the Emirates or the water park at Atlantis Hotel, no matter where they are staying, as part of their Dubai experience.
Most hotels and attractions are located closely together in Dubai, so travelers can easily get around by bus or taxi, and most big hotels have shuttles to the most popular attractions. Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach, considered to be New Dubai, are on one side of Dubai, and Deira is on the other side, connected by Sheikh Zayed Road. During non-rush hour, the road can get travelers from one side of Dubai to the other in 20 minutes. The major restaurants are found in hotels, where visitors can drink alcohol.
The Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates is third-biggest indoor ski resort in the world, containing long indoor ski slopes and a snow-covered park. Located on Sheikh Zayed Road, the hotel is close to Dubai Internet City and Jumeirah Beach, as well as 20 minutes from the international airport and the center of the city. It is also connected to a gigantic shopping mall and contains a health club, pool and tennis court. Amenities include wireless Internet, child services, a business center, laundry service, air-conditioning, gold course and valet. For reservations, call +971 4 341 0000 or e-mail [email protected].
Located in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah Island and containing a large water park, Dolphin Bay Lagoon with dolphins and an aquarium, the Atlantis Hotel offers a luxury aquatic-themed experience for its guests. Other attractions include a spa, fitness center with personal trainers, 17 restaurants and its own shopping mall. Amenities include a game room, business center, sauna, tennis court, air-conditioning, wireless Internet, child services and valet. For reservations and information, e-mail [email protected] or call+971 4 426 2000.
Dubai Palm Hotel, centrally located in the shopping district and 10 minutes from the international airport, is a reasonably priced three-star hotel with several restaurants and night clubs to choose from. Rooms are air conditioned with a balcony, satellite TV and refrigerator. Amenities include laundry service and room service as well as Internet access. Call 00971 4 2710021 or e-mail [email protected] for information and reservations.
Dubai offers several budget hotel options, such as the two-star Hyde Park Hotel, located only 15 minutes from the international airport. Each room is air conditioned with a balcony and high-speed Internet can be accessed throughout the hotel. Hyde Park Hotel is a great choice for budget-savvy travelers, who can still take advantage of the attractions at other hotels. For reservations call +971 4 295 6452.
