As the sun rises over the shimmering skyline of Dubai, it reveals more than just a new day – it unveils a future of unrivaled hospitality experiences being constructed on its shores.
In 2023 and beyond, the city is poised to reveal a wave of new hotel developments, each striving to outdo the last, and all offering an impressive testament to Dubai’s relentless quest for innovation and superlative luxury.
From swaying palm-fringed retreats and high-tech urban sanctuaries to exclusive underwater resorts, Dubai is once again rewriting the rules of hotel design, setting new benchmarks in comfort, and, above all, continually reshaping the traveler’s perception of possibility. In this article, we explore the trailblazing hotels that are primed to open their doors in the coming years, illuminating how they will further elevate Dubai’s standing as a top-tier global destination.
Dubai, long admired for its breathtaking architectural feats and extravagant lifestyle, is unrelenting in its pursuit of excellence. As the city unfolds its newest accommodations, each one as lavish and innovative as the next, it is clear that this metropolis is not just following trends – it is setting them. Join us as we delve into the intriguing future of hospitality in Dubai, where the extraordinary is merely ordinary, and tomorrow’s dreams are today’s reality. Welcome to the future of hospitality, welcome to Dubai.
Address Grand Creek Harbour
Opening Date: January 2023
The 223-room luxury hotel in Dubai Creek Harbour is a new sophisticated waterfront destination, and offers guests relaxed decadence, unrivalled amenities, fabulous flavours, and a stay which soothes and invigorates the soul.
The rooms at Address Grand Creek Harbour are beautifully designed with top-notch technology and comfort. There are various showpiece suites, including Executive, Panoramic, Skyline, and the three-bedroom Presidential Suite, all offering magnificent city and creek views. The signature spa, The Spa at Address, provides a world-class relaxation experience. The dining options feature individual offerings and panoramic al fresco terraces. From refined world cuisine at The Restaurant to a relaxing Cigar Lounge, guests have a range of choices. The Patisserie offers delightful coffee aromas, while the Luma Pool Lounge serves Mediterranean fusion cuisine by the infinity pool with breathtaking sunset views.
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Atlantis The Royal Dubai
Opening Date: January 2023
The new iconic landmark of Dubai, Atlantis The Royal, opened at the end of January, claims that the new hotel is the most ultra-luxury experiential resort in the world.
Featuring the most elegant Rooms, Suites and Signature Penthouses, guests will find bespoke amenities exclusively crafted for Atlantis The Royal by Graff and Frette, as well as hand-stitched mattresses by Hypnos. Expect luxurious walk-in wardrobes and dressing rooms, walk-in showers and stand-alone bathtubs coupled with unmatched personalised service.
Home to 17 world-class restaurants, including 8 celebrity chef restaurants, 1 Michelin stars restaurant, Atlantis The Royal joins Atlantis, The Palm as the top culinary destination in Dubai.
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NH Collection Dubai The Palm
Opening Date: February 2023
The new-build 532-key hotel is located shoreside on the trunk of the renowned Palm Jumeirah with direct access to West Palm Beach and spectacular views across the Dubai skyline.
The property features 226 hotel guest rooms and suites in addition to 306 studios and apartments across 11 room categories. NH Collection Dubai The Palm has five distinctive dining venues.
From soaking in the mesmerising city views whilst taking a dip in the hotel’s spectacular temperature-controlled rooftop infinity pool, to pumping up at the fully equipped gym or unwinding with a massage, NH Collection Dubai The Palm offers guests a sophisticated place to deeply rejuvenate the senses. Even the little ones are indulged fully at the NH Kids’ Club which is designed for children between 4 and 12 years, keeping them engrossed in games, arts, crafts and more.
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voco Dubai The Palm
Opening Date: March 2023
The 138-key voco Dubai The Palm is a brand-new beachfront hotel located on the Palm Jumeirah. voco Dubai The Palm offers contemporary-style hotel living with direct beach access, overlooking the stunning views of the Arabian Gulf. Combining traditional local hospitality with contemporary convenience, all our rooms are furnished with typical voco™ care, quality bed linens and coffee machines.
Culinary options at the property include all-day dining venue Maison Mathis which offers you the best European cuisine while the rooftop bar and lounge Frenia has delicious bar food, refreshing cocktails and barista brews.
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SO/Uptown Dubai
Opening Date: August 2023
The hotel covers 10 floors of Uptown Tower with 188 design-led rooms including 42 suites with unrivalled views of Dubai’s skyline, Marina, Ain Dubai and Jumeirah Beach alongside a range of exciting amenities, including large Ballroom, meeting facilities, Spa, Pool, and top class dining.
The district is within a 3-4 km radius of some of Dubai’s main leisure attractions such as the Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residences (JBR), Palm Jumeirah and the Blue Waters Island that will be home to the world’s largest Ferris wheel Ain Dubai.
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The Lana – By Dorchester Collection
Opening Date: September, November 2023
The Lana, coming from the Arabic expression meaning ‘for us’ and the Hawaiian ‘floating gently in calm water’, the name pays homage to the hotel’s location beside the Dubai Creek and the Marasi Marina.
Located in the heart of Dubai, in the Burj Khalifa District, and overlooking the vibrant Business Bay area, The Lana marks Dorchester Collection’s first address in the Middle East. The Lana is a striking 30-storey tower designed by the award-winning architects Foster + Partners that perfectly captures the essence of its destination and brings an unparalleled ultra-luxury experience to Downtown Dubai. Hotel guests will be able to relax at the Beach Club at One at Palm Jumeirah, Dorchester Collection, Dubai, accessed via a short and scenic boat ride.
The 225 unique guest bedrooms include 69 suites and all feature floor-to-ceiling windows and light-flooded spaces. A hallmark of Dorchester Collection hotels are the signature suites and at The Lana, guests will have 21 signature suites to choose from.
The Lana’s Presidential Suite and Royal Suite afford guests to the hotel a new level of luxury. The 333 m2 Presidential Suite features two sitting rooms, specifically for entertaining, a garden room, dining room, and expansive private terrace that runs the length of the elevation. The two-bedroom Royal Suite, boasts an impressive 357 m2 of indoor and outdoor living space, wrapping around the northcorner of the building.
The hotel’s fourth floor will be a scene all its own with a modern Mediterranean restaurant offering indoors and outdoors dining as well as a private dining space. The fourth floor will also host an Italian café, with seating indoors and outside. The Lana’s signature restaurant and lounge are found on the hotel’s 18th floor and guests can expect an experiential dining experience unlike anything else in Dubai. Further up, on the 29th floor is the hotel’s spa, wellness centre, and state-of-the-art gym. The hotel’s rooftop pool on the 30th floor, available only during the day to hotel guests, will feature cabana service. Come nightfall, the space will transform into a lounge and Dubai’s hottest nightlife destination for revelry under the stars.
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One&Only One Za’abeel
Opening Date: December 2023
Designed by world-renowned architects Nikken Sekkei, One Za’abeel is a breathtaking work of revolutionary design. Situated in the exclusive Za’abeel neighbourhood, at the confluence of Old and New Dubai, One&Only One Za’abeel will be home to the first vertical urban One&Only resort.
Artfully poised between One Za’abeel’s dual towers is The Link – the world’s longest cantilever. It will be the new home of exceptional dining in Dubai. Discover 12 unique culinary concepts, including exquisite dining from six Michelin-lauded chefs spanning French, Japanese, Indonesian, Thai and Andalusian cuisines, as well as a gourmet food hall showcasing the vibrant flavours of Turkey, the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula.
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SIRO One Za’abeel
Opening Date: December 2023
Debuting as part of Dubai’s One Za’abeel development, the SIRO One Za’abeel will open at the heart of the complex as the first fully integrated fitness & recovery hotel in Dubai.
SIRO One Za’abeel will offer holistic fitness and wellbeing programs, in a beautifully designed hotel environment with stunning views of Dubai’s skyline.
A state-of-the-art fitness club will form the hotel’s core across two floors, boasting a minimum 1,000m2 gym along with dedicated space for yoga and meditation.
Other facilities include strength and conditioning, cardio and free weights zones, through to studios for HIIT, cycling, boxing and Pilates.
Guests will have access to top-of-the-line facilities, while receiving expert guidance and coaching from a team of fitness and wellbeing experts. Programs will focus on five experience pillars for guests: fitness, nutrition, sleep, recovery and mindfulness.
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FIVE LUXE
Opening Date: Q4, 2023 – Q1 2024
A prime luxury beachside community of hotels and residences in the heart of Jumeirah Beach Residence, with sweeping sunset vistas of the Dubai Eye and Palm Jumeirah. FIVE LUXE boasts 222 sensational hotel rooms and 275 residences. There are 7 extraordinary restaurants and nightclubs. The ReFIVE Spa, private beach access, iconic social pool and 6 other stunning places to eat and drink complete the picture.
Situated on a 14,000 sq ft stretch of private beach, there will also be a Beach Club and Social Pool that will host parties like the other two FIVE properties.
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Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
Opening Date: Q4, 2023
The five-star property will boast 386 rooms and suites, four penthouses, and 83 luxury hotel apartment suites, alongside state-of-the-art amenities. It will have an impressive collection of 10 restaurants and bars, all of which have been designed by globally renowned restaurant designers.
The new luxury lifestyle resort includes a striking, architecturally designed hotel, superyacht marina, exclusive residences and a wealth of unique dining and lifestyle experiences.
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Mama Shelter Business Bay Hotel & Branded Apartments
Opening Date: 2024
Mama Shelter Business Bay Hotel will be home to 197 rooms and 204 apartments, a range of dining outlets, a terrace with four swimming pools, an outdoor CineMama and more.
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Most Popular Dubai Tours
If you have already decided on your hotel, below is a list of popular tours and attractions that you might be interested in during your stay in Dubai.
