Best hotels in Dubai: 81 researched

81 verified hotels · 58,678 guest reviews analysed · data refreshed 2026-10-13

Dubai Hotels by the Numbers

As of 13 October 2026, HotelShortlist has read 58,678 guest reviews of 81 hotels in Dubai.

Hotels researched
81
Guest reviews read
58,678
Median Booking.com score
9.2/10
Median Google score
4.7/5
Average share of positive reviews
94%
Hotels with at least one guest pest report
2 of 7 checked
Met the HotelShortlist bar
4 of 81

Pest figures are guest reports found in the reviews we read, not inspection results.

Full dossiers — every review analysed

Fairmont Dubai — Dubai

Fairmont Dubai

★★★★★ · Booking 9.1 · Google 4.7 · 4,000 reviews read

Guests love: Exceptional breakfast experience with diverse international cuisine, fresh ingredients, generous portions, and attentive service from staff who remember guest preferences and go above and beyond

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Bab Al Shams — Dubai

Bab Al Shams

★★★★★ · Booking 9.3 · Google 4.7 · 3,998 reviews read

Guests love: Exceptional hospitality and staff attentiveness with numerous guests naming individual employees (Amro, Anees, Yasser, Subash, Molda, Michael, Tejas) who delivered outstanding personalized service beyond expectations

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Grosvenor House a Luxury Collection Hotel Dubai — Dubai

Grosvenor House a Luxury Collection Hotel Dubai

★★★★★ · Booking 9.5 · Google 4.7 · 3,998 reviews read

Guests love: Exceptionally attentive and warm staff across all departments who anticipate guest needs, remember names, and go beyond standard duties to create personalized experiences

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Jumeirah Mina Al Salam Dubai — Dubai

Jumeirah Mina Al Salam Dubai

★★★★★ · Booking 9.1 · Google 4.7 · 3,994 reviews read

Guests love: Exceptional hospitality and warm welcome from front desk and reception staff who remember guest preferences and proactively anticipate needs, often going above and beyond standard service expectations

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Kempinski Hotel Palm Jumeirah — Dubai

Kempinski Hotel Palm Jumeirah

★★★★★ · Booking 9.3 · Google 4.6 · 3,990 reviews read

Guests love: Exceptionally warm and attentive staff who go above and beyond to make guests feel genuinely welcomed and cared for, with many team members specifically praised by name (Ahmed Adel, Milena, Oksana, Bikram) for their professionalism and kindness

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One&Only The Palm — Dubai

One&Only The Palm

★★★★★ · Booking 9.4 · Google 4.7 · 3,207 reviews read

Guests love: Exceptional personalized service from dedicated host/butler staff who anticipate needs, remember preferences, and treat guests like family with genuine warmth and attentiveness

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Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre — Dubai

Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre

★★★★★ · Booking 9.5 · Google 4.8 · 2,718 reviews read

Guests love: Exceptionally attentive and warm breakfast service staff (Gloria, Grace, Rikthi, Ahmed, Stephen, Saif, Karen, Natasha) who remember guest preferences, anticipate needs, and go above and beyond with personalized touches

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Questions about Dubai hotels

How many hotels in Dubai has HotelShortlist verified?
81 hotels in Dubai have been through the HotelShortlist review-analysis process, based on 58,678 guest reviews.
What is the highest-rated verified hotel in Dubai?
Hotel Boulevard Autograph Collection currently holds the highest Booking.com score (10.0/10) among verified hotels in Dubai.
How do I get member rates in Dubai?
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