Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek

Character and identity

Set in the Jewel of the Creek complex with floor-to-ceiling views of Dubai Creek and the city skyline, this 590-key tower pitches itself at the intersection of business hotel, serviced-apartment building and leisure stay. One-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with full kitchens sit alongside conventional rooms, and the interiors lean into a sense of place through Arabesque geometric inlays, lantern-style lamps and maritime prints. Six restaurants and bars span all-day buffet dining at Creek Kitchen, grills at BBQ Bros, gastropub fare at The Copperhead and Parisian-style cocktails at Ruby Ru by Iris. The Wellbeings Holistic Healing spa runs Moroccan hammam rituals in creek-facing treatment rooms.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The pull here is location and value: a creek-front address minutes from the airport, with apartment layouts that work for families and stays of a week or more. Book a Creek Deluxe for the corner-sectional view, or the two-bedroom Royal Suite if you want butler service and a piano in the living room. Add the M Club Lounge if you're staying without young children.