NEAREST AIRPORT: Dubai (DXB)

ROOM STYLE: Contemporary

VIBE: Sophisticated

Located in the Burj Khalifa, the world’s most iconic tower, Armani Hotel Dubai is suave and understated, with each design detail personally chosen by Giorgio Armani himself. Behind guest-room doors, subtle elegance reigns – walls adorned with handmade leather from Florence, floors covered with Japanese tatami, and bathrooms clad in gray stones from Alicante, Spain – all blending seamlessly with the clean, curved lines of the tower’s architecture. The 12,000-square-foot Armani/SPA tailors every experience to each guest. Dining venues featuring Italian, Mediterranean, Japanese, and Indian cuisine await.

NEAREST AIRPORT: Dubai (DXB)

ROOM STYLE: Contemporary

VIBE: Zen

It’s easy to feel a world away at Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort – the first property to open on the city’s 300-island man-made archipelago. After arriving by private speedboat, sink into the resort’s secluded vibe with everything you need for a relaxing stay, from signature spa treatments to family-friendly movies under the stars. You’ll also enjoy four dining venues, your choice of 70 rooms, suites, and thatched-roof villas, and unobstructed views of Dubai’s skyline.

NEAREST AIRPORT: Dubai Airport (DXB)

ROOM STYLE: Contemporary

VIBE: Sophisticated

The views of Dubai’s skyline and the Arabian Gulf alone are worth a stay at Atlantis The Royal. The city’s newest icon is home to 795 sophisticated rooms and suites including some with their own private pool plus a Michelin-worthy lineup of dining venues spearheaded by celebrity chefs. Also available: bespoke spa treatments and a show-stopping 90-meter-high infinity-edge sky pool, ideal for lounging by day and socializing by night.