The best hotels in the United Arab Emirates
The best hotel in the United Arab Emirates is Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara in Abu Dhabi, with a Browntravels editorial score of 9.4/10. Atlantis The Royal in Dubai (9.2/10) and Jumeirah Al Qasr in Dubai (9.2/10) complete the top three.
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Best hotel in the United Arab Emirates
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
Abu Dhabi · Editorial score 9.4/10 · £££££
A fortress-like retreat rising from the dunes of the Empty Quarter, where the world's largest sand desert supplies the drama and the silence.
Best for: Couples, Photographers, Once-in-a-lifetime trips
The Arabian desert fantasy realised with conviction—book two nights minimum and time everything around sunrise and sunset on the dunes.
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No. 2 in the United Arab Emirates
Atlantis The Royal
Dubai · Editorial score 9.2/10 · £££££
A sculptural mega-resort on the Palm where stacked-block architecture, sky pools and a deep bench of celebrity-chef dining redefine Dubai showmanship.
Best for: Families, Food lovers, Design lovers
For travellers who want Dubai at full volume—architecture, dining and pools all operating at spectacle level—this is the Palm's definitive statement.
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No. 3 in the United Arab Emirates
Jumeirah Al Qasr
Dubai · Editorial score 9.2/10 · £££££
The palatial heart of Madinat Jumeirah, where abra-laced waterways, private beach and Burj Al Arab views meet Arabian summer-palace grandeur.
Best for: Families, First-time Dubai visitors, Beach-and-city travellers
Dubai's great resort-city experience—choose Al Qasr for palace theatre, beach access and more dining choice than any single hotel could offer.
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Hotels in the United Arab Emirates: questions answered
- What is the best hotel in the United Arab Emirates?
- Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara in Abu Dhabi, scored 9.4/10 by Browntravels editors. The Arabian desert fantasy realised with conviction—book two nights minimum and time everything around sunrise and sunset on the dunes.
- What are the top 3 hotels in the United Arab Emirates?
- 1. Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, Abu Dhabi (9.4/10); 2. Atlantis The Royal, Dubai (9.2/10); 3. Jumeirah Al Qasr, Dubai (9.2/10).
- How does Browntravels rank hotels in the United Arab Emirates?
- Every hotel carries an editorial score from 0 to 10, set by our editors and never by hotels, across six areas: service, design, dining, wellness, location and value. The Crown lists the highest-scoring hotels we cover in each country and updates as soon as a stronger hotel joins the directory. Commercial relationships never influence scores or rankings.
- How many hotels in the United Arab Emirates does Browntravels cover?
- 8 hotels in the United Arab Emirates have a full Browntravels profile, each with an editorial score, who it suits best and our verdict.
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