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Dubai Hotel Occupancy to Plummet to 10% in Q2 — Moody’s
It's a grim forecast for Dubai’s hotels as missiles return to the Emirate.
SkiftApr 23
Dubai's Metro Expansion Will Link Hotels and a Mega-Airport
Dubai’s metro expansion won’t just move passengers — it will redraw the city’s hotel map, easing travel for visitors and hospitality staff alike.
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- Jumeirah Golf EstatesTrain stationIn 2021, it was rated among the top 10 lifestyle estates in the world.
- Etihad RailPlaceIt was established in June 2009 under Federal Law No.
- Gold Metro linePlace
- Al GhubaibaTrain station
Condé Nast TravelerMar 6
Is It Safe to Travel to Dubai? Here's the Latest Advice for Travelers
With the UAE's airspace currently closed, here's what global travelers need to know about visiting Dubai and the UAE.
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- Jumeirah Burj Al ArabHotelouter façade had minor fire from drone debris
- Fairmont The PalmHotelcaught fire after falling debris from interception
- Dubai International Airport (DXB)Placeoperating at 40-45% of normal flight schedule
- Al Maktoum International (DWC)AirportExplore flight information, services, facilities, and more.
- FlydubaiPlaceDubai Aviation Corporation, doing business as flydubai, is an Emirati government-owned airline based in Dubai, United…
- British AirwaysPlaceDue to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, we have made further changes to our flying schedule to provide greater…
- Singapore AirlinesPlaceDue to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, the following Singapore Airlines (SIA) flights will be cancelled…
- KLMPlaceUpdate July 1, 12:00 PMKLM will not operate flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until and including August 23.Update…
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- EmiratesTrain station
- Qatar AirwaysPlace
- Air IndiaPlace
- Cathay PacificPlace
Condé Nast TravelerDec 21, 2025
What to Wear in Dubai, According to Stylist Oumayma Elboumeshouli
What you need in your case for a city where a power suit and bikini go hand-in-hand.
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- D3 Design DistrictSuburbarea for meetings in Dubai
- Alserkal AvenueNeighborhoodcreative people hang out, sit in a cafe and work
- THAT Concept StorePlacehas lots of interesting labels
- SatwaNeighborhoodfor food and to discover new restaurants where locals eat
- Loewe totePlacefavorite style of tote bag for beach days
- BouguessaPlacelocal brand with modest, modern style
- AbadiaPlaceSaudi label with gorgeous abayas and kaftans
- 1309 StudioPlaceQatari brand with beautiful, modest clothing
Condé Nast TravelerDec 15, 2025
The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2026
Our editors across the globe share their favorite places to stay.
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- Bvlgari Resort DubaiHotelSecret refuge with understated luxury.
- Elsewhere
- Al Moudira HotelHotelLuxor, EgyptOasis on Luxor's quiet west bank.
- Kinondo KwetuHotelGalu, KenyaBarefoot Indian Ocean retreat.
- Mount Gahinga LodgeHotelsouthwest Uganda, UgandaUnderstated luxury with Virunga views.
- Our Habitas AlUlaHotelAlUla, Saudi ArabiaVillas dissolve into sandstone cliffs.
- HegraSightAlUla, Saudi ArabiaUNESCO-listed tombs, 20-minute drive.
- Raffles DohaHotelLusail Marina, QatarLandmark hotel shaped like a scimitar.
- The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu DhabiHotelAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesGrandest luxury resort on beautiful beach.
- The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi DesertHotelRas Al Khaimah, United Arab EmiratesDreamy escape with wildlife and desert adventures.
- Somalisa CampHotelHwange National Park, ZimbabweSafari lodge in Hwange National Park.
- Sterrekopje FarmHotelWestern Cape, South AfricaThoughtful healing hotel on a farm.
- SussurroHotelMozambique Island, MozambiqueArtistry in every corner on a peninsula.
- Wilderness Bisate LodgeHotelVolcanoes National Park, RwandaLuxury conservation tourism base camp.
- Buahan, A Banyan Tree EscapeHotelTaro village, IndonesiaOriginal property with volcanic views.
- Cape WeligamaHotelSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaClifftop hotel with new beach club.
- The AtlasRestaurantSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaAll-day dining at Cape Weligama.
- TableauRestaurantSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaLive cooking experience on cliff's edge.
- The SocietyRestaurantSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaRevamped bar with inspired tipples.
- Capella SingaporeHotelSentosa Island, SingaporeHilltop haven in former barracks.
- CassiaRestaurantSentosa Island, SingaporeFine dining at Capella Singapore.
Condé Nast TravelerDec 8, 2025
How to See Old and New Dubai, According to Chef Sahar Parham Al Awadhi
Dubai is so much more than uber-luxury malls and towering hotels (though they're certainly part of it).
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- Jumeirah Burj Al ArabHotelDestination for cycling
- AbraRestaurantNew restaurant opening in early 2026
- Dubai CreekSightGenerations of merchants and traders settled around it
- SangeethaRestaurantBreakfast of dosa and vada
- Foul Abu Al AbbasRestaurantSudanese bean stew
- SharjahCaféCultural destination for art and architecture walk
- Museum of Islamic CivilizationMuseumHoused in a former market
- Sharjah Art FoundationMuseumGalleries host diverse, thought-provoking exhibitions
- Bait ElowalRestaurantCentury-old house transformed into art-filled café
- Rain RoomSightImmersive art installation
- Dubai Water CanalBarStart for cycling paths
- Kite BeachSightCycle along the beach
- Common GroundsRestaurantCafé for coffee and shakes
- FeelsFast foodHealthy bowls and juices
- JulithRestaurantCoffee fix in Al Quoz
- Gérard CaféRestaurantNostalgic institution serving creamy cappuccino
- MirzamCaféMakes beautiful chocolate
- TamasheePlaceContemporary versions of traditional Gulf sandals
- Dubai MallSightThe mall is part of Downtown Dubai and is located adjacent to the Burj Khalifa.
- Bur DubaiNeighborhoodSlower, calmer pace founded on merchants and traders
- Etihad MuseumMuseumRestaurant Abra opening in 2026
- NuwaPlaceSells Arabic coffee and dates
- Mira FarmsPlaceSells saffron and dried fruits
- Burj Al ArabHotelFormer employer of the chef
- Sri KrishnaRestaurantGo-to for Indian sweets
- Al Omani Sweet FactoryPlace
Condé Nast TravelerOct 27, 2025
29 Best Restaurants in Dubai, From Kebab Counters to Late-Night Lounges
Dubai's best restaurants are as diverse as the city itself, from elevated Italian fare to omakase concepts.
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- GerbouRestaurantDubai's first fine dining Emirati restaurant
- ManāoRestaurantThai-inspired restaurant with an 11-course tasting menu
- Sufret MaryamRestaurantLevantine staples elevated with chef's touch
- Mythos Kouzina and GrillRestaurantauthentic Greek taverna with unfussy cuisine
- Fusion CevicheRestauranthomegrown Peruvian gem with a no-frills vibe
- La Petite MaisonRestaurantFrench-Mediterranean restaurant known for consistency
- BussolaRestaurantOG Italian restaurant with refined food and ambiance
- Mare by BussolaPlacechic pool club adjacent to Bussola
- The GuildRestauranthuge DIFC dining room with multiple concepts
- Estiatorio MilosRestaurantrefined Greek seafood with a sought-after terrace view
- Row on 45Restauranttwo Michelin stars, 17-course tasting experience
- Soul KitchenRestaurantLevantine/Latin hybrid restaurant and communal hub
- NiniveBarmodern, elevated Middle Eastern cuisine
- Trèsind StudioRestaurantbest Indian restaurant, three Michelin stars
Condé Nast TravelerOct 5, 2025
11 Best Affordable Hotels in Dubai
It might be known for its ultra-luxury mega-resorts, but there are plenty of affordable accommodations to be found across the city.
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- Jumeirah Burj Al ArabHotelFor a bucket-list stay in one of the world’s most recognizable hotels.
- MirzamCafélocal chocolatier café
- Dubai MallSightThe mall is part of Downtown Dubai and is located adjacent to the Burj Khalifa.
- Burj KhalifaAttractionDesigned by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, it is the world's tallest structure, with a total height of 829.8 m and a roof…
- Ain DubaiAttractionworld’s biggest Ferris wheel on Bluewaters Island
- Dubai Marina MallMarketIt is named for its close proximity to Dubai Marina.
- Mall of EmiratesMarketThe Mall of the Emirates offers a wide selection of shopping and dining options and unique indoor skiing & cinema…
- Ibn Battuta MallMarketopened in 2005, it contains more than 300 stores.
- JBR neighborhoodNeighborhoodpedestrian-friendly area
- Al Seef Heritage Hotel, DeiraHotelon edge of Dubai Creek in Al Seef district
- Canopy by Hilton Dubai, Al SeefHotelfriendly spot with rooftop pool
- Sol Sky BarRestaurantspot for sundowners and creek views
- SkafosRestaurantserves mezze, pasta, and grills on Dubai Creek
- ShabestanRestaurantserving Persian cuisine since 1984
- SumibiyaRestaurantserves yakiniku barbecue
- Fish MarketMarketseafood with panoramas over the creek
- Al FahidiTrain stationThis quaint neighborhood offers a glimpse into what Dubai was like before the Emirates were formed in 1971.
- Jumeirah Marsa Al ArabHotelDiscover the final piece of our nautical trilogy at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab.
- NaifSuburbIt is a commercial and residential locality.
- Rove, Dubai MarinaHotelin Dubai Marina, near beach and shopping
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira CreekHotelDubai’s oldest five-star hotel
- Zabeel House, The GreensHotelconvenient for most places in the city
- Social CompanyRestaurantfor coffee, laptops, or after-work drinks
- Lah LahRestaurantgood spot for Pan-Asian bites and drinks
- KinoyaRestaurantcelebrated homegrown ramen joint
- Jumeirah Zabeel SarayHotelhotel on The Palm
- Shada Hotel Jumeirah GardenHotelboutique hotel with art from Arabian Peninsula
- 25hours Hotel One CentralHotelTo experience the most un-Dubai hotel of Dubai hotels : edgy (not glossy), design-forward (not traditionally…
- Mama ShelterHotelA playful and unpretentious take on contemporary hospitality, Mama Shelter Dubai brings the brand's vibrant,…
- JA Hatta Fort HotelHotelOne of the oldest hotels in the country, JA Hatta Fort is an oasis in the desert.
- RoveHotel
- Bluewaters IslandAttraction
- ChaptersPlace
- Radisson BluHotel
- Naif soukMarket
- Deira soukMarket
- Al SeefNeighborhood
- Zabeel HouseHotel
- DeiraNeighborhood