Where to stay in Dubai

Neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood guidance for Dubai, United Arab Emirates: which areas suit which travellers, what they cost, and the stays we list in each.

Deira (2) — Old creek trade, gold and spice Abra rides across the creek and the gold souq at night.
Dubai Marina (4) — Tower canyon, beach walk A marina walk, a beach strip, and a tram linking them.
Business Bay (3) — Canal towers, workday city One metro stop from Downtown at noticeably lower rates.
Al Fahidi (2) — Wind towers, sand-coloured lanes Restored courtyard houses and museums, no towers in sight.
Jumeirah (3) — Low-rise villas, open beaches Public beaches with skyline views and no tower shadow.
Downtown Dubai (4) — Burj Khalifa, fountains, malls The fountain show and the world's tallest building on foot.

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