Hotels & stays across the UAE
From desert forts and private islands to beachfront icons and city towers — every stay here is chosen and reviewed by our editors.
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Al Aqah Beach Resort
Diving-focused resort facing Snoopy Island's reefs.
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
The sail-shaped icon — suites over the Gulf, a helipad, and butlers on call.
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort
A storybook fort rising from the Empty Quarter dunes — camel treks at dawn, stargazing at night.
Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert
Tented villas with private pools in a nature reserve, falconry at dawn.
Sublime Palms (Sir Bu Nair)
Quiet lagoon-side cabins among the mangroves.
The Chedi Al Bait
Restored merchant houses woven into the Heart of Sharjah.
Zoya Health & Wellbeing
A dedicated wellness retreat with clinics, hammam and clean dining.
Atlantis The Royal
Sky pools, celebrity restaurants and a marine habitat on Palm Jumeirah.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Gold-leaf grandeur on a private beach, with one of the city's most photographed afternoon teas.
Fairmont Ajman
Beachfront towers with skyline views across to Sharjah.
Flamingo Beach Resort
A relaxed family base for crab-hunting trips and kayaking.
InterContinental Fujairah
A wide private beach backed by the Hajar mountains.
Kingfisher Lodge
Tented suites on a mangrove lagoon in Kalba.
The Cove Rotana
Hillside village of villas around a private lagoon beach.
Al Badayer Oasis
Dune-edge lodge for the famous 'Big Red' sands.
Al Maha Desert Resort
Private-pool suites inside a conservation reserve, oryx grazing outside.
Bahi Ajman Palace
Arabesque grandeur on the longest stretch of Ajman beach.
Saadiyat Rotana Resort
Steps from the Louvre Abu Dhabi on a protected turtle-nesting beach.
Saij Mountain Lodge
Alpine-style chalets near the summit of Jebel Jais.
Sandy Beach Hotel
A laid-back classic, beloved by snorkellers and divers.
UAQ Marine Club
Simple rooms beside the dhow harbour and watersports.