Shangri-La Dubai

This posh high-rise hotel is 4 km from the Dubai Mall and the Dubai World Trade Centre. Offering free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, the plush rooms provide minibars, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and bathrooms with soaking tubs, as well as city or Arabian Sea views. Suites feature separate living/dining rooms; upgraded suites add butler service and kitchenettes. Some quarters include access to a lounge with free breakfast, snacks and drinks. There’s 24/7 room service. Amenities include 3 upscale eateries, 2 lounges and a seasonal outdoor bar, plus a fitness centre, a spa and an outdoor pool. There’s also a ballroom and meeting space