Palazzo Versace Dubai Hotel  

In Jadaf on the Dubai Creek — roughly 7 km from downtown Dubai. Minutes from Dubai Festival City Mall and Dubai Tennis Stadium, with Dubai Fountain and the creek within easy reach.

A palatial waterfront hotel that blends classic glamour with modern touches. Individually decorated guestrooms feature pillowtop beds with Frette Italian sheets, minibars and LED TVs; bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted tubs and rainfall showerheads. Rooms come with bathrobes, slippers and in-room entertainment like DVD players.

Three outdoor pools plus an aquapark keep families entertained, and a poolside bar sets the chill tone. The spa offers massages, body treatments, facials, a hamam and a sauna, while a 24-hour health club and fitness center cover the active side. Extras include a bowling club, library, barbecue area, babysitting (surcharge), free self-parking and an airport shuttle for a fee.

A full conference hall, meeting and presentation rooms and a 24-hour business center cater to events and corporate stays. Complimentary wired and wireless internet and lobby newspapers keep you connected.

Four on-site restaurants, two bars/lounges, a coffee shop and a poolside bar give plenty of choices. Buffet breakfasts are served daily (6:30–10:30) and 24-hour room service is available.