Are there hotels in Dubai near the metro?

Most hotels on this list are within a short walk of a metro station. Grand Cosmopolitan sits near Mall of the Emirates metro in Al Barsha, Kempinski The Boulevard and ME Dubai are both close to the Downtown and Business Bay lines, and Grand Heights Dubai Hotel Apartments is positioned specifically for metro-accessible long stays.

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Q: Which Dubai hotel is best for business travellers?

Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre is purpose-built for the business brief, with direct walking access to DIFC's office towers and a slender urban Art Deco format. Grand Millennium Business Bay and Kempinski The Boulevard also perform strongly for corporate stays thanks to their central locations and metro access.

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Dubai's hotel landscape is rarely about a single address. The ten top-rated properties here spread across Downtown, DIFC, Al Sufouh, Al Barsha, Business Bay, Al Jaddaf and Dubai Studio City, each shaped by the neighbourhood it anchors rather than a shared five-star template. Raffles Dubai carries its Egyptian-inspired pyramid silhouette in Oud Metha, Kempinski The Boulevard stakes out one of the Downtown addresses closest to the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain, and ME Dubai occupies the Opus tower in Business Bay, the only Dubai building designed inside and out by Zaha Hadid. Avani+ Palm View Dubai sits directly opposite the Palm Jumeirah entrance on Al Sufouh Road, and Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre delivers the brand's most urban, business-district format from a slender Art Deco tower.

The middle of the list is where the range really opens up. Grand Cosmopolitan in Al Barsha is a residential-scale five-star a short walk from Mall of the Emirates metro, Studio One Hotel in Dubai Studio City runs a deliberately playful design format on the city's quieter western side, The First Collection Waterfront brings Tribute Portfolio's design-hotel brief to the Dubai Canal at Al Jaddaf, Grand Heights Dubai Hotel Apartments serves the long-stay and serviced-apartment segment near the metro, and Grand Millennium Business Bay covers the corporate and weekend-leisure brief in one of Dubai's most central business districts. Prices across the ten properties largely cluster in the premium-but-not-ultra-luxury band, which makes this a useful shortlist for travellers comparing five-star options without committing to a single area first.

Reviews across the list keep returning to three themes: service consistency, room size, and breakfast. Most properties sit within a short walk of a metro station, and several offer direct mall or promenade access. Booking a room with the advertised view upgrade is the clearest quality lever here, whether that means the Burj Khalifa side at Kempinski The Boulevard, the sea-view apartments at Avani+ Palm View, or the Canal-facing rooms at The First Collection Waterfront. Plan late-afternoon check-in where possible, since most hotels offer early-arrival refreshment rather than guaranteed early room access.

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Raffles Dubai

4.9·7618 reviews·$$

Raffles Dubai carries an unusual silhouette in a city of towers: a pyramid set in the Oud Metha district, dressed in a distinctive Egyptian-inspired theme that runs through the lobby, the courtyard gardens and the corridors without tipping into pastiche. Connected directly to Wafi Mall and a short drive from DXB airport, downtown and the metro, it suits travellers who want a central base with a sense of seclusion rather than a beachfront resort. Rooms are among the most spacious in the city, with large covered balconies offering skyline or garden outlooks and a generous bathroom count across the suite categories. The Diplomatic Suites and Club-category rooms are the ones to aim for: the latter unlock access to the Club Lounge, where afternoon tea and evening canapes are served across two levels, with a thoughtful separation for families. Butler and housekeeping teams attached to these rooms are attentive without being intrusive. Dining is a genuine strength. Azur handles breakfast on a polished garden terrace, with an expansive buffet alongside a substantial a la carte menu - cooked-to-order eggs, fresh breads, an Indian station and a live pasta wheel that has become something of a signature. Solo, the Italian restaurant, draws a steady crowd for Neapolitan pizza, handmade pasta and tableside service under heated terrace lights with live music most evenings. There is also a Japanese restaurant on-site and a rooftop bar with one of the better obelisk views in the city. A few practical caveats: the pool is well run but modest for a hotel of this scale and can feel tight on weekends when sunbed availability thins. The Club Lounge at cocktail hour fills quickly, and balcony guests on the lower floors may pick up background noise from the nearby highway. For refined, low-key luxury within easy reach of the city centre, it remains one of Dubai's most distinctive stays.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best hotel in Dubai?

Raffles Dubai holds the deepest review volume on this list at over 7,600 reviews with a 4.9 guest rating, carrying its distinctive Egyptian-inspired pyramid silhouette in Oud Metha. For a reliably booked flagship with a long track record, it is the most established top-rated option in the city.

Which Dubai hotel has the best Burj Khalifa view?

Kempinski The Boulevard Dubai sits directly on Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard with unbroken Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain sightlines from the tower-facing rooms and the lobby lounge. ME Dubai, housed inside Zaha Hadid's Opus building in Business Bay, also offers upper-floor suites with direct Burj views.

How much do hotels in Dubai cost?

The ten hotels on this list sit in the premium-but-not-ultra-luxury band, with nightly rates concentrated in the AED 800-2,500 range depending on season and room category. Peak pricing runs from November through March and around major events; Downtown and Palm-facing addresses price at the top of the range, while Al Barsha, Dubai Studio City and serviced-apartment formats sit noticeably lower.

Which Dubai hotel is best for business travellers?