2018 is shaping up to be a busy year for Dubai’s luxury hotel scene. New high-end openings include Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Beach, a revamped Caesars Palace on Bluewaters Island, and Time Asma in Barsha Heights — Dubai’s first hotel run by women. If you’re looking for more options, here are five newly opened properties that stand out.
The Emerald Palace Kempinski on Palm Jumeirah evokes European elegance and the grandeur of 18th-century palaces. Its accommodations range from private villas to luxury rooms and lavish suites finished with handcrafted Italian details. Guests can relax on the private beach, swim in the lagoon pool, or unwind at the Cinq Mondes Spa. Dining options include Enso and MIX Tapas by Alain Ducasse.
W The Palm, also on Palm Jumeirah, offers a playful, design-forward stay with room categories such as Wonderful, Fabulous, Spectacular and the E-WOW Suite — one of the largest suites in Dubai. Many rooms feature sea views. The hotel hosts six restaurants and bars, an AWAY Spa, and welcomes pets, making it a versatile choice for travelers with different needs.
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Stella di Mare Dubai Marina takes Art Deco inspiration and translates it into comfortable, personalized hospitality. The hotel features 369 guestrooms with attentive service and a varied dining program: Triton serves Mediterranean fusion, LeoVinci offers modern Italian, and La Fontana presents an international buffet. For coffee and fresh pastries, Orphic Bar is ideal, while Skyland on the 31st floor is a popular spot for rooftop cocktails and sunset views.
Aloft City Centre Deira brings the brand’s contemporary, vibrant style to a summer opening, complete with a cinematic-themed floor and an on-site VOX Cinema. The property includes 304 rooms and suites, casual dining at Re:fuel By Aloft, Chinese cuisine at Han Shi Fu, and the W Xyz Bar offering light bites and drinks. Guests can enjoy a pool, a fitness center, and a fully equipped business center.
Grand Millennium Business Bay, located on Dubai’s canal waterfront, is set to open soon with 251 rooms and suites, eight restaurants, modern meeting and event spaces, and an expansive health club and spa. The hotel aims to serve both business and leisure travelers with its waterfront setting and comprehensive amenities.