Dubai's hotel scene is heating up
From properties with striking architecture to world-class service and amenities, Dubai has garnered an international reputation for its luxurious resorts. The city has made a name for taking hospitality to another level. Whether it’s your clients’ first or fifth visit, here’s a look at some of the most anticipated hotels that are opening soon in The Pearl of the Gulf.
Six Senses The Palm, Dubai
Six Senses The Palm, Dubai opens on November 23, marking the brand’s debut in the United Arab Emirates. The beachfront resort sits on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah with 61 suites and 172 privately owned residences, designed by architecture firm SAOTA. The suites have generous terraces facing either the water or the skyline, and a three-bedroom Pool Retreat suits families and groups.
The 5,500-square-metre spa and longevity centre includes a vitality pool circuit, a hammam and a biohacking recovery lounge, plus an Alchemy Bar where guests create personalized botanical blends. Nova Clinic handles advanced diagnostics and preventive health services, and a Visiting Practitioner program rounds out the roster. Dining spans five venues, among them LOÄM for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking, ROKA for Japanese robatayaki in a sky garden, and TWØ12, a New York-inspired speakeasy.
Kimpton Dubai
Kimpton Dubai is expected to open soon in Business Bay, marking the brand’s debut in the UAE. Located alongside the Dubai Canal, the 280-room property will feature dining concepts, a rooftop swimming pool, spa and fitness facilities.
Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah
Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah is set to open in 2027, bringing a new beachfront resort to Port de La Mer. The double-fronted property will feature a 140m private beach, panoramic marina and sea views, dining concepts, wellness facilities and event spaces.
Janu Dubai & AMAN DUBAI
Janu Dubai, Aman Group’s sister brand, is expected to open in DIFC in 2027 with a 150-key hotel, 57 private residences and a private members’ club.
Meanwhile, Aman Dubai is anticipated to open on the Dubai Peninsula, bringing the Aman brand to a beachfront setting in Jumeirah. The resort will combine hotel accommodation, private residences, dining and wellness facilities.
