Hotels in Dubai

Holiday preparations can be a real bother and trawling through pages and pages of the latest info and up-to-the-minute deals can be painstaking. But we at Hotelmix.co.uk can offer you some much-needed help to make things a bit easier. We’ve got accommodation in places all over the world, from the most out-of-the-way and remote locations to the UAE’s amazing Dubai. Look at a range of Dubai hotels and use independent guest reviews to help you make the right decision about your Eastern sojourn. Use our tried-and-tested price and rating filters and select your accommodation and trip type to get what you really want from your holiday. We’ll also tell you about Dubai’s highlights so you know what this incredible city has to offer. You’ll find everything you need at your fingertips, leaving you free to concentrate on more important things – like having a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 

What's Dubai like?

Extravagant Dubai is an Arabian Desert city situated on the Persian Gulf of the United Arab Emirates. This global city, one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE, is famed for its skyscrapers like Downtown Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Dubai, a real Middle Eastern powerhouse, is full of energy and optimism. It’s a very diverse and multicultural place – but also distinctly Middle Eastern in style and with a luxury feel. With its variety of people from all over, there are true culinary delights to be had in Dubai. Arabic food is popular here but variety is the spice of life and there are dishes from everywhere. Dubai Food Festival celebrates the world influences of this city. Futuristic Dubai’s sparkling nightlife is one of the major draws with the big hotels being the best places to go. Paint the town red before heading back to one of our swish Dubai hotels. If partying’s not your style, there are also plenty of shisha bars, cafés, leisure activities and attractions in this world-class destination. Take a desert tour to see the real Dubai. If civilization is more up your street head to the Dubai Mall, the world’s biggest shopping centre, for a browse or go to the souk districts for traditional souvenirs. The Dubai Shopping Festival is an annual event – make sure you catch it to take advantage of the sales. 

Tips for Getting Along with Locals in Dubai

Dubai, one of the world’s fastest growing economies, is the Middle East’s most expensive city – so it’s inevitable that you’ll splurge out during your stay. While Arab is the official language, English and other tongues are widely spoken. With its desert climate Dubai can get exceptionally hot. Summers are humid, hot and windy with temperatures rising over 40°C and only dipping by ten degrees at night. Winters are more pleasant, averaging 24°C throughout the season. Visitors to this monarchy need to be aware that there are strict dress codes and it’s advisable to keep to these. In public places – apart from at beaches, where the rules are relaxed – shoulders and knees should be covered. As Sharia Law is in place alcohol is not permitted everywhere and public displays of affection are illegal. The public transport system is currently undergoing improvements to cater for visitor numbers. Options include buses, metro rail, monorail, tram system and high-speed rail. To get across the water to Deira take a water taxi. Dubai is set to host 2020’s World Expo, an event that will secure its global industry top spot position. The currency in the shopping capital of the Middle East (there are over 70 shopping centres!) is the UAE Dirham. Hotelmix.co.uk can help you choose from a range of Dubai hotels to guarantee an unforgettable stay in the ‘City of Gold’.