Luxury Hotels in Dubai, U.A.E

Resting within the United Arab Emirates is the country’s most well-known city and architectural phenomenon, the city of Dubai. World-famous for its unparalleled luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture, otherworldly attractions, plus a vibrant arts and nightlife scene, this city is one Middle Eastern metropolis you don't want to miss. Home to the tallest building in the world, the storied Burj Khalifa watches over the city from its imposing 2,723-foot tower and dominates the city’s impressive skyline. Resting at the base of the tower is the stunning Dubai Fountain, which boasts a choreographed fountain system with jets, lights, and music. While exploring the area from luxury hotels near the Burj Khalifa, you’ll get the chance to discover everything this city has to offer—including the many water and marine-animal parks, some of the best dining in the world, fascinating museums, lively nightclubs, and so much more. So don’t wait, and check out these top things to do in Dubai.

One technical display worth seeing while staying at luxury hotels near the Burj Khalifa is the vibrant Dubai Fountain, right at the foot of the tallest tower in the world. This stunning water display is a choreographed fountain system located on the 30-acre artificial Burj Khalifa Lake, right at the center of the Downtown Dubai development. Spend an hour or so strolling along the “lake” and drinking in the stunning scene that includes water jets shooting up to 500 feet in the air in rhythm to music and a captivating light display that changes colors and patterns throughout the show. The fountain is hands down one of the best attractions you can see while exploring the city.

One stop you can’t skip while exploring the city just outside Burj Khalifa luxury resorts is the Dubai Miracle Garden. This 72,000-sqare-meter vibrant flower garden is located in the district of Dubailand, Dubai, and is packed with over 150 million flowers in full bloom to create a floral paradise like no other. This sweet-scented destination will leave you breathless and is the perfect place for endless photo opportunities with the family or a significant other. Launched on Valentine's Day in 2013, this garden features over 50 million flowers and 250 million plants, plus incredibly-designed floral creations including a life-size airplane, animals, and even a heart tunnel.

Interested in a world underwater? You’ve come to the right place because Dubai is home to one of the largest suspended aquariums in the world, the mind-blowing Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. This complex boasts one of the most diverse collections of marine animals worldwide and offers unique and interactive marine animal encounters and feedings, plus an extensive underwater tunnel below a massive tank featuring sharks and rays! Spend a few hours at this impressive, impeccably well-maintained aquarium, where you’ll get to see an array of colorful fish, other marine animals, and more cohabitating. Purchase your tickets online in order to avoid the queue and try to arrive early in the day to get the most out of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Be sure that you don’t miss the crocodile exhibit and the shark encounter attraction while here!

Have a great trip to Dubai, and don’t forget to check out our other luxury locations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras al-Khaimah.