Metropolitan Hotel Dubai  

Along Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road in the Umm Al Sheif area, about an 8-minute walk from FGB metro station and a short drive from the international airport. Minutes from Mall of the Emirates, Wild Wadi Water Park, Ski Dubai and Burj Al Arab, this is a family-friendly base for city sightseeing and mall runs.

A stylish, refined property relaunched in 2016 with a modern design and around 320 air-conditioned rooms. Rooms come with minibars, LED TVs, safes and desks, and private bathrooms with tubs or showers. Expect warm décor, premium in-room touches like bathrobes and slippers in many rooms, and a contemporary, polished vibe.

Full-service spa with massages, a health club and fitness center, sauna and steam bath, plus an outdoor pool and poolside bar. Complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), free valet parking and a complimentary shuttle to beaches and shopping add convenience. There’s also a coffee shop, bar/lounge, 24-hour front desk and on-site hairdresser.

24-hour business center, flexible meeting and conference spaces for corporate events, and concierge support for planning. Lobby newspapers and valet parking keep things efficient for work travelers.

Four on-site restaurants include an international venue (Al Safa), an Italian restaurant and an English pub, plus a coffee shop and poolside bar. 24-hour room service is available and buffet breakfasts are served daily for a fee.