Discover Dubai's best new hotels and upcoming hotel launches in 2024

Luxury international hotel chain Delano has set up its Dubai home on Bluewaters Island. The brand has been brought to the city by Ennismore, which is also behind the operations of Banyan Tree Dubai, situated on the same island. With 251 rooms, including 84 suites – some with private pools – and amenities like an ocean-front swimming pool, exceptional dining concepts and more, Delano Dubai defines opulence and promises five-star hospitality.

Hotel: Delano Dubai

Where: Bluewaters Island

Facilities: A total of 251 rooms and suites with private pools, ocean-front swimming pool, beach club and restaurants like The Rose Bar from Miami.

A brand new property on the shores of Dubai Creek, Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences is the first opening within the upcoming 'Jewel of the Creek' development. With 180 rooms and suites – including studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom duplex penthouses – this hotel offers breathtaking vistas of both new and old Dubai. A fully-equipped fitness centre with a steam, sauna and indoor jacuzzi, an outdoor pool for adults, a separate pool for kids and an all-day dining restaurant make up the amenities of this new hotel in Dubai.

Hotel: Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences

Where: Deira

Facilities: 180 rooms and suites, views of old and new Dubai, fitness centre and dedicated swimming pools for adults and kids

Another of the city’s latest architectural marvels, The Lana stands airy and graceful over Marasi Bay Marina, with an unparalleled view of the Burj Khalifa. Highlights here include sky-high dining concepts, four of which have been created by chefs who have won multiple Michelin stars, and a rooftop pool and lounge from where to watch the busy urban precincts transform at sunset. The hotel has a selection of 225 elegant rooms and suites and will also be home to the first Dior Spa in the UAE, set to open in April 2024. Those planning on long-term stays ought to set their sights on the residences instead, which offer access to landscaped terraces, infinity pools, a yoga studio, a marina with 20 berths and a dedicated podium for retail and dining.

Hotel: The Lana

Where: Business Bay

Facilities: 225 rooms and suites, first Dior Spa in the UAE to open in April 2024, infinity pool, yoga studio and rooftop dining concepts

With a great location in the vicinity of Mall of the Emirates, The Biltmore Hotel Villas in Dubai offers the same opulence and hospitality as its 100-year-old Los Angeles counterpart. Choose from 18 three- or four-bedroom villas perfect for families and groups. Plus, there are two five-bedroom stays with a spacious rooftop lounge for gatherings. The interiors boast Emirati elegance coupled with a modern European design. Each villa features a private pool, jacuzzi, cinema room and smart home technology among other luxuries.

Hotel: The Biltmore Hotel Villas

Where: Al Barsha 1

Facilities: 20 villas, private pools, cinema room and jacuzzi

Boasting the world’s longest cantilever – The Link – between its two sleek towers, One Za’abeel is an icon in the Dubai skyline. A stunning new addition to the city centre, the vertical resort goes beyond offering sophisticated stays with its ultra-chic retail, entertainment and culinary experiences. A spectacular rooftop offers the UAE’s longest infinity pool and views over Dubai’s charming old and dynamic new spaces. Keeping in theme with the word ‘Za’abeel’ (meaning ‘white sand’ in the local dialect), the rooms are elegantly dressed in neutral colour palettes and feature soothing sand motifs.

Hotel: One Za’abeel

Where: Trade Centre

Facilities: 229 rooms, eight restaurants inside The Link and three at The Garden. UAE’s longest suspended infinity pool

Offering a secluded haven along Palm Jumeirah's western shores, Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort debuts the Vignette Collection in the region and is hotel group IHG's first luxury beach resort in the UAE. Its vibrant interiors and carefully crafted 132 rooms take inspiration from Arabian elegance, blending it with Art Deco motifs and a Miami-esque ambience. Resort guests can enjoy private beach access, infinity pools, beautiful terraces, a kids club, watersports activities, a fitness centre and more.

Hotel: Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort

Where: Palm Jumeirah

Facilities: 132 rooms, private beach access, infinity pools, kids club and watersports activities

Boasting its own picturesque lagoon with a high-tech wave system, Vida Creek Beach is Dubai Creek Harbour’s latest luxury hotel in a budding list of hotspots in the area. An ideal hideaway from Dubai’s urban centre – yet with easy access to downtown locales – stays offer waterside vistas, boat tours, stunning green spaces, nouveau-glam interiors and tasteful dining options. Its common areas and 99 rooms blend Art Deco and Modernism styles, with sleek statement arches that complement bronze hues, rich wood panels and neutral decor tones throughout.

Hotel: Vida Creek Beach

Where: Dubai Creek Harbour

Facilities: 99 rooms, access to stunning man-made lagoon, co-working space, 24/7 fitness centre and infinity pool with canal views

A homegrown hospitality brand, The First Collection’s Business Bay launch puts visitors in the thick of Dubai’s upscale precincts and acclaimed attractions. Guests at this four-star lifestyle hotel can easily enjoy the best of urban living while outdoors, or unwind over scintillating canal views from the private balconies of its 327 rooms and suites. Aside from the delectable dining outlets, pool and spa available onsite, The First Collection Waterfront also provides round-trip transportation to Palm Jumeirah’s Soluna Beach Club for those seeking an idyllic seaside daycation.

Hotel: The First Collection, Business Bay

Where: Business Bay

Facilities: 327 rooms, minutes away from Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa and private transfer to Soluna Beach Club in Palm Jumeirah

Adding to the vogue cities under its belt, avant-garde SO Hotels has taken up residence in Dubai. Its 188 rooms and suites, and 227 residences sparkle across 10 levels of the sleek, ‘diamond-cut’ supertower known as Uptown Dubai. The urban resort melds fashion, design and grandeur; wood-meets-marble interiors are liberally furnished with subtle gold, rich velvet and other bold-but-minimalistic motifs. All the usual five-star comforts can be expected at SO/ Uptown Dubai, from glamorous restaurants to a pampering spa, a pool and a fitness centre. For an outing that perfectly encapsulates SO's smooth style and charm, plan ahead for an evening of Celeste – an elevated dining and entertainment concept opening soon.

Hotel: SO/ Uptown Dubai

Where: near Jumeirah Islands

Facilities: 188 rooms and suites and 227 residences, relaxing spa, pool and fitness centre

The first NH Hotels property in the Middle East has opened its doors on the main trunk of Palm Jumeirah. Visitors can take their pick from 227 rooms and suites, plus 306 serviced apartments over 14 floors, with entertainment venues like a sports bar and a rooftop lounge, plus a kids club that's sure to entertain little ones. An ideal spot for tourists, the hotel is just a stone’s throw from some of the city’s top attractions including The Pointe and Palm West Beach.

Hotel: NH Collection, Dubai The Palm

Where: Palm Jumeirah

Facilities: 227 rooms and suites, 306 serviced apartments, sports bar, rooftop lounge and kids club

Another highly anticipated launch, Address Grand Creek Harbour takes pride of place along the city’s historic waterways. The first five-star hotel in Dubai Creek Harbour, guests are spoilt for choice among its 223 rooms and showpiece suites – all offering tasteful design, unparalleled comfort and skyline panoramas while situated away from the city bustle. If you’re looking for a relaxing holiday, you don’t want to miss the infinity pool here, providing spectacular views of the iconic Burj Khalifa across the shore.

Hotel: Address Grand Creek Harbour

Where: Dubai Creek Harbour

Facilities: 223 rooms and suites, infinity pool with sprawling Burj Khalifa and Dubai skyline views

Open since early 2023 on Palm West Beach, Voco Dubai The Palm features 143 rooms and suites, a fully-equipped gym and a luxury spa. New restaurants include Maison Mathis and Frenia offering modern European cuisine, while the hotel’s poolside rooftop lounge dishes up Mediterranean favourites. The hotel is the latest opening in the city from IHG Hotel group and is a slick addition to the flourishing area, which already boasts shoreside dining spots like Koko Bay and February 30.

Hotel: Voco Dubai The Palm

Where: Palm Jumeirah

Facilities: 143 rooms and suites, poolside rooftop lounge, close proximity to several Palm West Beach dining outlets

The Marriott group's first UAE resort offers pristine seafront views and a luxurious getaway on Dubai's famous Palm Jumeirah island. A property of grand proportions, Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah has over 600 rooms – all fitted with balconies and most of them interconnected, making it an ideal five-star stay for the whole family. While the little ones can spend all day immersed in the dedicated kids activities on-site, guests can enjoy easy access to prime beachfront restaurants and lounges, all located along the same Palm West Beach strip. Of course, the hotel has plenty of its own sophisticated dining venues, which include Italian eatery Cucina, Levantera for Mediterranean fare and lively Mexican spot Señor Pico.

Hotel: Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah

Where: Palm Jumeirah

Facilities: 600 rooms and suites with balconies, dedicated kids activities, interconnected rooms, proximity to Palm West Beach dining outlets

Hop on a 20-minute boat ride from Jumeirah Fishing Harbour to get to Côte d’Azur one of the latest resorts at The Heart of Europe development on The World Islands. Designed to reflect the vibrancy of French Riviera port cities, the island hosts four 220-room properties named Monaco – which is checking in guests at the moment – Nice, Cannes and St. Tropez. Each hotel stands out for its elaborate paintwork featuring 60 dazzling hues at this secluded spot, just 4km off the coast of Dubai.

Hotel: Côte d’Azur

Where: Heart of Europe island

Facilities: 880 rooms and suites, raining street, 24-hour pool with music

The 389-room Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah opened in late 2022 on the bustling shores of Palm West Beach. The four-star resort has enviable views across to Dubai Marina and a stunning swimming pool with panoramic skyline vistas. Food options include an all-day dining restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner, light bites by the pool and a snack bar in the lobby. The hotel also features a state-of-the-art fitness centre and a shiny new spa.

Hotel: Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah

Where: Palm Jumeirah

Facilities: 389 rooms and suites, swimming pool with panoramic skyline vistas, all-day dining restaurant, state-of-the-art fitness centre

Lauded as the next Millennial and Gen Z hotspot, the vibrant Parisian-born Mama Shelter is ready to warm up Dubai’s winter calendar with a playful and eclectic aesthetic, perfected by luxe designer Thierry Gaugain. Life at the hotel’s 201 rooms and 80 residences will be embellished by myriad spaces for socialising, networking and fun – from lounges, pools, photo booths and DJ zones to basketball and volleyball courts, screening rooms and even coworking hubs. While residents can enjoy furnished interiors, a smart home system and a fully integrated kitchen, they will have access to a la carte hotel services and amenities too.

With 82 levels, Ciel Tower is primed to be the tallest hotel in the world. Upon completion, the sustainably-designed silver structure will stand proud in Dubai Marina’s skyline of gleaming high-rises, bringing guests in the neighbourhood another exceptional stay to consider. Aside from the usual luxuries afforded by high-end accommodation, Ciel will feature landscaped terraces and a 360-degree observation deck with spectacular views over the marina, Palm Jumeirah island and the Arabian Gulf beyond.