Where to sleep in Dubai

The hotel offer in Dubai has grown exponentially in recent years. We present you the different areas and hotels to stay.

The hotel offer in Dubai, like the city itself, is increasing rapidly year after year. In addition to finding many hotels, these are also the most diverse, from hotels at a really affordable price to some of the most luxurious hotels in the world.

Better sleeping areas

Dubai is a really big city and there is not an area that we can consider centric, so you will have to resort to public transport to visit the different attractions with Dubai Local Tour Packages a fantastic city.

We will talk about four clearly differentiated recommended zones:

1. Downtown Dubai: The Burj Khalifa skyscraper, the Dubai Fountain and the Dubai Mall make this area the busiest area of ​​Dubai and where we think it most appropriate to stay.

What to see in Downtown Dubai

The most striking point of Downtown Dubai (and of all Dubai) is the imposing Burj Khalifa building, which has a height of 828 meters. We miss the impressive views from its viewpoint.

The second attraction is the essential source Dubai (Dubai Fountain). With a size of 275 meters in length, the fountains make an amazing light and sound show similar to the Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas.

Around these places is Old Town Island, a space made up of meandering alleys and quiet inner courtyards that make up an authentic town within the city, which is the most pleasant.

Here is also the largest shopping center in the world, Dubai Mall . The center has an impressive aquarium, leisure spaces for children, an Olympic size ice skating rink and a huge space dedicated to fashion and restoration.

The star of Dubai

Currently, Downtown Dubai is the best place in the city both to stay and to enjoy the magnitude of Dubai, both commercially, as well as recreational and catering.

If you have enough budget, The Address Downtown hotels and The Palace Downtown are incredible.

2. Deira and Bur Dubai: These are the oldest areas and where the cheapest hotels are located. A short distance away you have the souks, shopping centers and Dubai Creek, a very lively area, although it does not reflect the current splendor of the city.

Deira is perfectly connected to Bur Dubai thanks to the traditional boats known as "abra" that allow crossing Dubai Creek in a very economical way.

Downhill

With the construction of the new coastal areas such as Jumeirah and the evolution of Sheikh Zayed Road as a business district, Deira is gradually losing importance, but still manages to evoke exciting past times thanks to the old wooden dhows that continue to cross the waters between Dubai and Iran to transport their goods.

Points of interest

·        Souk of Gold: Hundreds of shops where you can buy gold jewelry at a good price. On the street you will also be offered watches and other items of dubious origin.

·        Souk of Spices: The unmistakable aroma of spices and perfumes is the best way to immerse yourself in the essence of ancient Dubai.

·        Al Mamzar Beach Park: This pleasant green space has very complete facilities and one of the best beaches in the city.

·        Heritage House: Built at the end of the 19th century, this former residence of a wealthy pearl merchant reflects the city's historical past.

·        Al-Ahmadiya School: Dating back to 1912, it was the first school in Dubai and has been restored to show its appearance in the past.

Bittersweet atmosphere

Although Deira is a lively area at any time of the day, the environment is mostly made up of immigrants from India and Pakistan, 95% being men, something that can make couples or women alone uncomfortable.

3. Dubai Marina: It is one of the newest and live test areas of Dubai, very pleasant to walk and dine. It is a good alternative to Dubai Downtown.

Dubai Marina is composed of numerous skyscrapers that form residential towers, shopping centers and luxury hotels. The Dubai Marina canal is surrounded by a pleasant promenade (Dubai Marina Walk), an area full of restaurants with cozy terraces offering all kinds of cuisine.

Ideal at dusk

Dubai Marina is one of the best areas of the city to walk around. When the night comes the area is dressed in light and color to offer a pleasant environment in which, in addition to walking, it is possible to dine or have a drink with a lively atmosphere.

As it could not be otherwise, Dubai Marina has its own shopping center, Dubai Marina Mall, which brings together more than 160 stores offering different items.

If you want to enjoy breathtaking views of Dubai Marina from above, the best choice is The Observatory bar-restaurant, located on the 52nd floor of the Dubai Marriott Harbor Hotel. From its windows you also get the best views of the Jumeirah palm tree.

4. Jumeirah Beach: If the purpose of the Burj Khalifa Trips is rest and you want to stay near the beach , this is the best option. Here is the Burj Al Arab, the best hotel in the world.

The park was opened in 1989 to become an attractive oasis of coolness in the middle of the city where many tourists now relax and enjoy the beach to forget the high temperatures of the city.

Ideal for a quiet day

Jumeirah Beach Park has facilities of more than 12 hectares that make up the ideal space to enjoy a day at the beach along with the pleasant freshness of its green areas.

This beach is almost as recommendable as Al Mamzar Beach Park and offers the advantage that it is closer to Dubai Downtown. However, if the idea is to spend the whole day, it may be better to move.

Closed for works

Currently a large part of Jumeirah is under construction and this beach is closed.