Die Besten Hotels in Dubai

Dubai: Reisendenleitfaden

Dubai is the most engineered city on the planet. Forty years ago this was desert with a creek running through it; today it has the world's tallest building, the world's busiest international airport by passenger traffic, and a hotel skyline that competes for sail-shaped, palm-shaped, and frame-shaped icons. Hotel selection clusters around three poles: the beachfront strip from JBR through Palm Jumeirah, the downtown corridor anchored by Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall, and the older creek-side heritage districts of Bur Dubai and Deira.

Wo übernachten

• Downtown Dubai. Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Fountain. Hotels here trade beachfront for skyline. Best base for a city-and-shopping trip.
• Palm Jumeirah. Man-made palm island with the highest density of beachfront luxury resorts. Atlantis at the crown, dozens of resorts along the trunk.
• Dubai Marina & JBR. Skyscraper canyons next to a 1.7 km public beach. Restaurant strip at The Walk. Younger, livelier, less polished than Palm Jumeirah.
• Jumeirah Beach (Burj Al Arab corridor). Original luxury beachfront, lower-rise. Burj Al Arab, Madinat Jumeirah complex, Wild Wadi water park.
• Bur Dubai & Deira. Old Dubai. Heritage souks (gold, spice), Dubai Creek, abra water taxis, lower hotel prices. Cultural counterpoint to the new city.

Wann reisen

November to March is the comfortable window — daytime highs 24–28 °C and the entire outdoor city becomes usable. April and October are shoulder months. June through September is brutal (40+ °C) but indoor hotels, malls, and theme parks operate at full strength and rates fall sharply.

Praktische Tipps

• The Metro is air-conditioned, fast, and connects DXB airport to downtown and to Marina. Most luxury resorts run free shuttles to the nearest station.
• Friday is the local weekend day; Friday brunch is a Dubai institution — hotel restaurants serve elaborate set menus with free-flow beverages.
• Dress code is relaxed at hotel beaches and pools. In malls and public areas, shoulders and knees should be covered.
• Alcohol is served at licensed hotel venues only. Do not drink in public; do not drive after any alcohol.

Häufige Fragen

Is Ramadan a difficult time to visit?

No, but daytime restaurant service is limited outside hotels. Hotels operate normally and many run lavish iftar buffets after sunset. It is a culturally interesting time to visit.

Can I visit Abu Dhabi from Dubai?

Yes — about 90 minutes by car each way. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi are typical day-trip targets. Most hotel concierges arrange private transfers.

Are kids welcome at the luxury resorts?

Very. Most beachfront resorts have dedicated kids clubs, family pools, and connecting-room layouts. A few specifically market themselves as adults-only.