Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai

Character and identity

Twin 45-storey towers anchor this 750-room hotel in Dubai Marina, where yachts move along the canal and the waterfront promenade buzzes with runners and cafe-goers. The interiors play a classic register: marble floors and walls, wood finishes, ivory and brown palettes with red and yellow accents in the lobby, carrying through to cream-and-ashwood rooms with marble bathrooms and Byredo amenities. Dining is the headline act, with Buddha-Bar, the rooftop Siddharta Lounge, Indego by Vineet, Toro Toro and the 44th-floor speakeasy 7 Tales. Two pools, two gyms, the Asian-inspired B/Attitude Spa and Sanara Spa round out the leisure side.

Who's it for

Bottom line

What sets this hotel apart is the depth of its food and drink programme: few Dubai properties give you Buddha-Bar, Toro Toro, Indego and a rooftop speakeasy under one roof. Book a Premier Room or suite to unlock the Level 5 Lounge, which materially changes the stay, and time a visit for the cooler October to April window when the marina promenade and pool decks come into their own.