Dubai offers a wide variety of accommodation types to suit all budgets and preferences. They range from backpacker, budget and youth hostels to boutique and five-star hotels.

Most hotels come with standard facilities like International Direct Dial (IDD) phones, internet and cable, room service, mini bars, data ports for modem, no-smoking rooms or floors, and business and fitness centres furnished with the latest equipment.

With over 400 Dubai hotels and more than 50 in the pipeline, anyone staying in hotels in Dubai will be absolutely spoilt for choice! As Dubai is a very modern city, most hotels in Dubai are less than 20 years old - and a large number of them less than 5! Dubai hotels are often newer, cleaner, bigger and better than any hotels you've seen before. And we are proud of that!

Dubai was really two towns merged into one and divided by Dubai Creek (Khor Dubai), an inlet of the Gulf. Deira lies to the north and Bur Dubai to the south. Both districts are home to traditional architecture and bustling souqs, but the old city centre is in Deira. Glittering new office buildings along Sheikh Zayed Rd have moved the centre of Dubai further towards Abu Dhabi, while Jumeirah has stretched close to Jebel Ali, an area many are calling the 'new Dubai'. The focal point of Deira's hustle and bustle is on Baniyas Rd, which runs along Dubai Creek; Baniyas Square, also known as Al-Nasr Sq, which is at the heart of this commercial centre; Al-Maktoum Rd and Al-Maktoum Hospital Rd; and Naif Rd. On the Bur Dubai side, the old souq area runs from Al-Ghubaiba Rd to the Diwan (Ruler's Office) and inland as far as Khalid bin al-Waleed Rd.

Dubai is strategically located on a 10 kilometre creek which divides it into two parts; Deira on the north side and Bur Dubai to the south. Also to the south of the Creek are Jumeirah and Sheikh Zayed Road with desert hotels out toward Jebel Ali.

Deira Dubai's old city and its commercial and business centre, Deira is home to traditional gold and spice souks. Hotel choices include Carlton Tower Hotel and Hilton Dubai Creek, both with magnificent views over the Creek. The Hyatt Regency Dubai is located on the Dubai Corniche while the JW Marriott Hotel is more city centre. Mid range choices include Marco Polo Hotel and Ramada Continental Hotel.

Bur Dubai Located to the south of the Creek, this neighborhood is home to mid-market hotels including the Ascot Hotel, Capitol Hotel and Hotel Seaview.

Jumeirah Beach Located to the west of the Creek, Jumeirah Beach boasts Dubai's world famous resorts and hotels, the Wild Wadi Water Park and Mall of the Emirates. Burj Al Arab Hotel is the worlds only 7 star hotel. Next to Burj Al Arab is the luxurious Madinat Jumeirah resort set in meandering waterways, rated an exclusive Cranley 11. Jumeirah Beach Hotel enjoys extensive sport, dining, conference and children's facilities.

Dubai Marina This up and coming development area has good business and tourist connections and is home to some exclusive hotels that include Grosvenor House, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa and Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa.

Sheikh Zayed Road This new business area of Dubai is growing and includes the World Trade Center and a superb choice of business style hotels including Dusit Dubai Hotel & Apartments and the exclusive Emirates Towers Hotel. For convenience, business travellers will also find the newly built Ibis World Trade Center hotel a convenient walk to the World Trade Center.

Desert For leisurely travel beyond the city, Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is an absolute must. Near Jebel Ali is the Green Community where Courtyard by Marriot, located on a lake, is a perfect choice