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This hotel is one great place to accommodate. If you are planning to spend your summer vacation in Dubai then you should know that this is a really good choice. First of all probably you don’t know but this is the longest luxury 5 star deluxe hotel in Dubai. If you are a guest of this hotel you will be provided with elegant accommodation, amazing top class service and amenities of all kind. The hotel has 287 guest rooms including 30 suites. All of the rooms are furnished in a really modern way and has amenities such as minibar, direct dial phones, satellite television, voicemail, 24 hour room service and laundry service.

InterContinental Hotel Dubai is known as one of the best Dubai’s leading business hotels. Many businessmen are staying there because of the wonderful business rooms which have additional facilities such as laptop connections, printing and copying machines, fax machine and so on.  This amazing hotel is located near Bur Dubai and Dubai International airport so it won’t be really hard to be found. Of course like every other hotel all over the world this offers discounts on certain conditions. For example the earlier you book your room the cheaper it will be. So if you are hundred percent sure that you want to spend your vacation there – go online and book your room. It does not matter if you are a tourist or a businessman – InterContinental Hotel Dubai offers high level services for everybody.

The restaurants and bars located in the facility are 13. All of them are offering amazing cuisines from all corners of the world so don’t worry you won’t stay hungry during your stay. You can choose between Italian and Thai-style this is how big the variety of cuisines are there!

The moment you land in Dubai your attention will be attracted by the tallest building in the whole world – The Burj Khalifa. It is soaring abouve the cky like a huge spacecraft in the shape of a needle – this construction is a wonder of the modern design and technology. You should definitely not miss the opportunity to take a look at the city from the 134^th floor no matter if it’s day or night – the view is always spectacular. It is recommended to visit this attraction since it is one of the many sights worth seeing while spending your vacation in Dubai. It has a height of 830 meters. The construction of the building started on 21 September 2004 and it was completed in 2009. According to some unofficial info the cost for the project was approximately 2 billion dollars.

Actually the building is amazing on every time so if you are planning to visit it make sure you book tickets online because you will safe some extra money. The view you are going to see can’t be forgotten for sure. Being on the 134^th floor of the Burj Khalifa is something that can’t be described by words – it has to be seen. Take your photo camera with you because you are about to make some magnificent pictures.

The Burj Khalifa has lots of current records such as – tallest skyscraper, tallest structure ever build, building with world’s highest occupied floor, building with most floors, world’s fastest elevators and many more. So if you don’t have plans for your vacation yet, make sure you include Dubai and the Burj Khalifa particularly because this is a place that can’t be seen anywhere else in the world. You will spend one of the best vacations in your life.

One of the main sights in Dubai that is a must see and worldwide known is the five star hotel Burj Al Arab. Its height is 321 meters and it is considered to be the forth tallest hotel in the world. The hotel stands on a specially created artificial island 280 meters far from the beach and it is connected with the help of a private bridge. The design is specially made to look like the sail of a ship.

The hotel is managed by Jumeirah Group. Don’t let the look of the hotel fool you – it has only 28 stores and it can accommodate 202 bedroom suites. The smallest apartment is 169 square meters while the largest one is 780 square meters. The price range is really wide. And it starts from 1000$ per night reaching 27 000$.

As you may have read on the internet the hotel is considered to be a five star but it is frequently described as the only one in the world 7-star hotel. This compliment was firstly given by a British journalist. He described the hotel simply with the words above and beyond everything ever seen so far.

This hotel is really amazing and if you are planning to go to Dubai for your vacation then if your budget allows you to stay there you should definitely do so. The rooms, services, bathrooms, personal – everything is on a really high level and you won’t regret a single dollar spent there. Usually many Hollywood stars stay there during their vacations so if you are lucky enough you may see someone really famous. Anyway if you can’t afford to stay there, at least go and see this amazing piece of architectural genius because buildings like this can’t be seen every day.

This hotel is combining the latest luxury amenities with the traditional Thai hospitality – friendly people willing to help everyone. Dusit Thani Hotel can suit all expectations of those who are looking for an accommodation facility in the center of the city, conference-ready or even a place where an event such as wedding can take place.

The hotel is located on Sheikz Zayed Road in the central part of Dubai and it is only 5 minutes drive from the World Trade Center as well as 15 minutes drive from the Dubai International Airport and most of the major malls such as the Dubai Mall, which by the way, you should definitely visit if you have a chance.

The rooms are combining modern comforts with excellent services and all of them are facilitated with numerous contemporary amenities to ensure your pleasant time at the hotel. The restaurant combines the elegance and hospitality and amazing cuisines from all over the world. Visit the restaurant and you will make your dining experience an amazing one.

In general Dusit Thani Hotel is a versatile and modern place which creates the perfect setting for all of your social gatherings no matter of their character. There is also a fitness center, swimming pool and jacuzzi which is available for hotel guests (you will be granted unlimited access). Plus as it was mentioned above every room has great amenities such as satellite TV, private bathroom, telephone and last but not least – air conditioning. After all everyone has heard of the hot temperatures in Dubai and it is going to be really hard to live without AC. Book your room at least a week earlier because the hotel is often crowded and free rooms are hard to be found.

This place is a premier serviced apartment complex which is located in a perfect location close to the leisure and business activities in Dubai. The hotels if offering furnished accommodations that are suitable for singles, families and even businessmen. The good thing here is that the guests will be close to nice and popular Dubai attractions such as Jumeirah Beach, Bank Street, Heritage Village and World Trade Exhibition Centre.

The hotel is situated right behind the New Metro Train Station in the historically rich area Bur Dubai. As it was mentioned above the area is really great because you will be able to find everything you need all within walking distance – nightlife, business centers, first-class shopping and so on. Plus the Dubai airport is only 10 minutes away so you will have plenty of time and you don’t have to worry about missing your flight because of traffic jams for example. If you are a businessman you will have the chance to enjoy wireless internet connection in the coffee shop or in the lobby of the hotel. Plus there are some additional amenities such as outdoor pool, sauna, fitness center.

The rooms are various – studios, 2 room studios and 2 or 3 bedroom apartments. Everything is furnished with taste and all of the rooms have their own kitchens, balconies, wi-fi connection and bathrooms. The restaurant is also really good. It is called Poolside Restaurant. You will have the chance to choose between many cuisines such as Western, Asian, Arabic.

Book your room at least one week early because this is a really famous hotel and will be really bad if you don’t have the chance to accommodate there. You will enjoy your stay there – it is hundred percent guaranteed.

This facility is a luxury hotel for leisure and business travelers who have intensions of visiting Dubai. It offers amazing mix of architecture styles such Arabian, European and exotic Far Eastern. Metropolitan Palace Hotel Dubai is located on the prestigious Al Maktoum street and it is approximately 10 minutes drive from the airport. What can be better than this? Imagine yourself arriving exhausted and being in your bed after 10 minutes, great, right?  Near the hotel you will have the chance to visit The Dubai Creek, Dubai Museum, Emirates Golf Cllub and Heritage Village.

The rooms are designed for the comfort and convenience of the guests. The whole hotel can be described as one really luxurious facility with different amenities made to make you stay a remarkable one.

Now the restaurant of this place is one other thing that you should definitely not miss. You can start off your day with a continental breakfast and continue with Indian fare and local recipes plus a various choice of desserts. If this is not enough for you, you can always try the amazing Lebanese cuisine. After that you can go and relax in the pool bar which is offering cool beverages and soft drinks with a big selection of light snacks.

The hotel can be described as multi-functional. It has meeting rooms if you are planning to organize a conference, banquets or seminars. Plus metropolitan Palace Hotel has also health club including really well-equipped gymnasium, swimming pool, massage service and sauna. All of the above mentioned things were made in order to ensure your stay and make it an unforgettable one. If this is not enough for you – try relaxing in the jacuzzi – you will see that you will want to come back again next year.

One really good place where you can stay in Dubai is the Meydan Hotel Dubai. It offers more 285 rooms and suites – each one has its own balcony which has a breath-taking view. If you must know this hotel was the home of the Dubai World Cup (the richest horse race all over the world). The rooms are really amazing and they will surround you in elegance and luxury. If you are guest of the hotel then you can take advantage of the free shuttle bus to the Jumeirah Private Beach or the Dubai Mall – both places worth visiting. After all if you are tourist the main thing you should be doing in Dubai is sightseeing and believe it or not but this city has lots of places worth seeing.

The Meydan Hotel is situated in MEydan City – Dubai lifestyle and business destination which is situated 14 km from the City Centre of Dubai and only 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport. The rooms are really luxurious offering marble floors and carpets which are hand-crafted. “Standard” amenities include LCD TV with 5.1 surround system, working desk, coffee making facilities, mni-bar with soft-beverages, free wi-fi internet and TV monitors in each bathroom.

The restaurants of the hotel are the next thing worth paying attention to. They are 6 in common including steakhouse, 24-hour room service and Japanese restaurant. So if you are still wondering if this is the right place for you – it definitely is. It also has fitness centre, spa, rooftop pool and waterpark offering more than 30 rides and slides, food, shopping and entertainment. If you are a guest of the hotel you will be granted unlimited access. There are not many places that can offer you so many amenities.