Tuesday, January 13, 2009

* '''Gulf Pearl Hotel''', Al Baraha Street, Omar al khattab Road, tel: +971-4-2728333 (''mail: P.O. Box 88767, Al Baraha Road, Deira''). Rooms from $71.

* '''New Peninsula Hotel''', Mankhool Road, PO Box 33502, Bur Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Rooms from $99.

* '''Pacific Hotel''', Sabakha Street 115, Deira, Dubai, tel: +971-4-2276700 (''mail: P.O. Box 21423, Dubai, UAE [mailto:info@pacifichotel-dubai.com info@pacifichotel-dubai.com], fax: *971-4-2276761'') [http://www.pacifichotel-dubai.com]. Rooms from $80.

* '''Panorama Hotel''', Mankhool Road, PO Box 14703, Bur Dubai, United Arab Emirates, tel: +971-4-3518518. Rooms from USD$41.

===Mid-range===



* '''Ascot Hotel''', Khalid bin waleed Road, Bur Dabai, ph: ''+971'' 4-3520900 (''mail: PO box 52555, Bur Dabai, Dubai, UAE, email: [mailto:info@ascothoteldubai.com info@ascothoteldubai.com], fax: +971 4-3529819'') [http://www.ascothoteldubai.com]. Has Russian, Irish and Thai themed restaurants. Rooms from $180.

* '''Avari Hotel''', Clock tower, Deira, tel: +971 4 295 6666 [mailto:reservation@avari-dubai.co.ae], fax: +971 2 295 9359 [http://avari.com/avaridubai.php]. Rooms from $152.

* Opened in 2007, this modern hotel is downright luxurious for a Holiday Inn Express, but the location means it's primarily useful for business visitors to Internet City. Burj al-Arab and the Mall of the Emirates are within striking distance, and the university campuses next door have decent eating options. Two restaurants, bar and a "mini-gym" on premises, but no pool, and internet costs Dhs 100/day.

* Opened in November 2007, it's a stunningly modern hotel. Spacious, airy rooms, excellent gym, great little rooftop pool. 15 min by taxi from airport, 20 min to Dubai Creek on foot.

* '''Hawthorn Suites''', Bur Dubai Tel: +971-4-297-0808 (Fax: +971-4-297-1112 Email: sales@hawthorn-deira.com) [http://www.hawthorn.com/reservations/locationdetail.asp?facid=4141].

* '''Highland Hotel''', Bur Dubai Tel: +971 4 3939773, (Fax: +971 4 3937399 Email: highl11@emirates.net.ae). Price range: $122 upwards

* '''Landmark Plaza Hotel''', al Nasser Square, Deira, [http://www.edubaihotels.com/landmarkplaza.html] Rooms from $108.

* '''Coral Boutique Hotel Apartments''', in Al Barsha, close to Mall of Emirates [http://www.coral-international.com/boutique/Index.asp] Apartments from $120 upwards, large and beautifully decorated rooms, amazingly friendly staff. Also has excellent cuisine in the "Rumours" Cafe downstairs, and an excellent spa.

* Great place for a longer stay. Executive rooms are huge with kitchen. Gym, rooftop swimming pool and shuttle bus to the beach. Friendly service.

===Splurge===



* '''Burj al-Arab''' [http://www.burj-al-arab.com/], Jumeirah, PO Box 74147, ph: +971-4-3017777 (''email: [mailto:reservations@jumeirah.com reservations@jumeirah.com], fax: +971 4 3017000'') [http://www.burj-al-arab.com]. Famed for being the first seven-star hotel in the world (technically a five star deluxe hotel), this striking sail-shaped building is a symbol of Dubai and one of most opulent hotels in the world. Rack rates over US $700 per night.

* '''Crowne Plaza''', Sheikh Zayed Rd.

* '''Dusit Dubai''', 133 Sheikh Zayed Road, PO Box 23335, ph: +971-4-3433333 (''fax: +971-4-3434222'') [http://dubai.dusit.com]. Thai hotel. Rooms from $350.

* '''Fairmont Dubai'''.

* A resort style hotel with extensive conference facilities.

* 414 Rooms and Suites with views of the Persian Gulf. Host to Al Dawaar, Dubai's only revolving restaurant.