Hotels

Where to stay, by area and by what the room actually buys. The single decision that shapes a UAE trip most is which district you sleep in, because the distances are long and taxis add up: Downtown costs the most and walks the least, Deira and Bur Dubai cost the least and walk the most, and the Marina and JBR sit between the two with a beach attached. Entries note the nearest Metro or tram stop, whether the beach is private or public, and whether the resort fee and the parking charge are included in the rate you were quoted.