InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay

Character and identity

A serviced-apartment tower in the heart of Business Bay, this InterContinental sits over the Dubai Water Canal with Downtown and the Burj Khalifa roughly ten minutes away by car. The look is calm and contemporary: neutral palette, marble and wood, gold and turquoise accents. Studios and apartments all come with full kitchens (stovetop, fridge, coffee machine, washing machine), king beds, soaking tubs and private balconies. The rooftop pool faces the skyline, Mediterranean restaurant Ancora and poolside bar Alto handle the dining, and there's a Planet Trekkers kids' club, a panoramic gym and a 24-hour business centre.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The defining feature here is the apartment format: fully equipped kitchens, washing machines and generous living space make this far more practical for families and longer stays than a standard luxury room product. Book a higher-floor canal-view unit for sunset over the water, and target the weekday Business Lunch at Ancora if you want the kitchen's best work at a sensible price.