Dubai’s 5 Most Unique Hotels and Resorts for an Unforgettable Getaway

Luxury is the keyword when it comes to Dubai and even the hotels do not disappoint when it comes to this aspect. However, all modern skyscraper hotels provide their guests with fascinating features such as rooftop swimming pools and high-tech spas; still, some of them offer much more than that. Whether you’re traveling to this magical city or just looking for aDestination stay option within Dubai, consider the following seven great hotel options.

1. Anantara the Palm When you step out of your room in the morning and see the floor is sea water just below you. Aimed at positionally of the Maldives in Dubai, Anantara the Palm boasts the UAE’s first over-water villas. This resort provides the facility of lagoon access rooms as well as a 400 meter private beach which makes it perfect to watch the sunset, over and above this resort boasts of a five star spa.

2. Arabian Boutigue Hotel Based in Dubai, the Arabian Boutique Hotel is the first Emirati boutique hotel in the city of Dubai. Located in a historic building that once belonged to one of the most important UAE personalities this 7-floored hotel with 20 rooms will give you taste of local culture with regional furniture designs and cuisine. Combining traditions of both history and elegance, it allows the visitors to feel the cultural essence of the country.

3. Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort If you fancy the idea of getting away from it all then there is only one place to go and that is to Bab Al Shams Desert Resort. This resort is situated in the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve; immersed in the breathtaking outdoor swimming pool accompanied by a swim up bar and an assortment of food outlets: Anwā is a rooftop dining lounge with stunning scenic views over the desert where guests can relish on pan Asian cuisine.

4. ME Dubai by Meliá The imposing Opus building in Business Bay features ME Dubai by Meliá, the masterpiece by the first and only woman to receive the Pritzker Prize, the late Zaha Hadid. Featuring state-of-art architecture and local art pieces used in the design of the hotel, it has an artistic twist, which is ideal for those who are trying to look at the future.

5. Queen Elizabeth 2 Step on board the Queen Elizabeth 2 and see the ship which has now become the UAE’s only floating hotel. Located in Dubai this is a sheer delight of a ship that is permanently moored and is a different thing to the towering persona of Dubai. Visit it on a historical tour, enjoy a beer in the oldest pub in Dubai and even spend a night in one of the Ship’s cabins.