Best boutique hotels in Dubai

Why choose a boutique hotel in Dubai?

Dubai is a great destination whether you are planning a family holiday, a getaway with your partner, or a group adventure with friends. This city in the desert is famed for its world-class shopping, spectacular architecture, imposing skyscrapers and gourmet dining. An excellent way to enjoy all Dubai offers is to book one of the charming boutique hotels featured in our catalogue here at Voyage Privé. These smaller, more intimate properties are a fantastic alternative to larger-scale accommodation options and are known for their focus on customer service. Many of our locations also feature on-site dining and leisure facilities to add another level of luxury to your stay. To help you in your search, we have provided our top 4 options for you to explore if you are looking for the best boutique hotel in Dubai.

Top 4 of the best boutique hotels from Voyage Privé in Dubai

1. SO Uptown 5*

The SO Uptown 5* is a boutique hotel in Dubai housed within the Uptown Tower. It is located a short distance from top attractions like Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach and offers panoramic views of the city's impressive skyline. The on-site Thalasso Spa features a menu of rejuvenating treatments with Voyage Privé members receiving a complimentary 30-minute massage (per stay). This bed and breakfast offer can be upgraded to half-board and there are optional excursions you can add such as a Burj Khalifa ticket and a half-day desert safari with a BBQ dinner.

Key amenities include 4 restaurants/bars, an outdoor swimming pool, airport transfers, a gym, multilingual staff members, Wi-Fi and air conditioning.

What we like: An impressive choice of amenities, a convenient location, the option to upgrade to half-board and some great optional excursions are factors that impress us about this recommended hotel.

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2. Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort, an IHG hotel 5*

Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort, an IHG hotel 5* is a family-friendly property on the Palm Jumeirah. It boasts a beachfront location and proximity to attractions like Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark and Nakheel Mall. Key features include on-site dining and infinity pools. You can look forward to amenities such as a playground, a fitness centre, a currency exchange, a laundry service and multilingual staff members.

This bed and breakfast offer includes a free 20-minute massage at Wyndham Spa (per person, per stay). There are 9 exciting optional excursions you can add to your booking.

What we like: Our travel team was impressed by the wonderful location, on-site amenities and choice of optional excursions featured at this boutique hotel in Dubai.

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3. Melia Hotel Dubai 5*

5-star facilities and luxurious interiors await Voyage Privé members who book the Melia Hotel Dubai 5*. You will be accommodated in an upgraded deluxe room and receive a discount on dining and spa treatments. Spectacular city views can be enjoyed from the rooftop bar while you enjoy refreshing cocktails.

This boutique hotel in Dubai features a pair of bars, 3 restaurants, a rooftop pool and a fitness centre. You can upgrade your bed and breakfast stay to a half-board dining plan.

What we like: Lavish spa facilities and a great choice of restaurants and bars are key to the appeal of this recommended property.

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4. Palazzo Versace 5*

The Palazzo Versace 5* is another boutique hotel in Dubai that we are excited to recommend. It features a design that blends Arabian architecture with elements reminiscent of a 16th-century Italian palace. You can upgrade this bed and breakfast stay to half-board. Voyage Privé members receive a 20% discount on food and drinks. Optional excursions include a helicopter flight over the city and a day's access to Dubai Parks & Resort.

The hotel's facilities include a Versace home shop, a kids' club, free shuttle services, 8 restaurants, a spa, 3 swimming pools and a fitness centre.

What we like: Great dining and leisure facilities, unique design elements and fun-filled optional excursions are key to the appeal of this hotel.

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Activities and attractions near boutique hotels in Dubai

Dubai is home to a huge selection of unique attractions and experiences with something for every type of traveller. A great way to begin your holiday is to head to the top of the Burj Khalifa to enjoy views of the city and surrounding area that you will remember forever. At 828 metres, it is the world's tallest building and features observation decks on the 124th and 125th floors. Other must-see points of interest around Dubai include Jumeirah Beach, the souks of Deira, Dubai Butterfly Garden, Sheikh Zayed Road, the Al Fahidi Quarter, Dubai Mall, Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark and Dubai Aquarium. There are also a variety of safari tours you can book that will take you into the desert. Depending on which option you choose, you can cross the mysterious dunes on a quad bike or a camel. If you are looking for an adrenaline rush, you might try your hand at sandboarding.

How to book a stay in a charming boutique hotel in Dubai

Easily find a boutique hotel in Dubai that meets your expectations when you book through Voyage Privé. Members enjoy access to our exclusive offers and can look forward to discounts of up to 70%. Our recommended properties are a great place to begin your search.

What is the best boutique hotel from Voyage Privé in Dubai?

With its 4.7/5 stars on Google and a customer rating of 10/10 from Voyage Privé members, the SO Uptown 5* has been selected as the best boutique hotel in Dubai. Many factors influenced our decision. These include the property's elegant, artistic interior design elements, the on-site Thalasso Spa and the mesmerising views of the city's skyline and marina. The option to upgrade your bed and breakfast stay to a half-board dining plan and the inclusion of a complimentary 30-minute massage are perks that further set this hotel apart. We were also impressed with the choice of optional excursions featured in this offer.