Bur Dubai puts you in the old heart of the city, close to the creek, the heritage quarters and the abras to Deira. Hotels here tend to be simpler and better value than on the coast, with Green Line metro access.
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Why we picked it: It combines five-star facilities with apartment options and a free shuttle to Dubai Mall and the beach, in central Bur Dubai.
Why we picked it: It offers large balcony rooms, butler service, a big spa and gardens in a central location next to Wafi Mall.
Why we picked it: It is a five-star boutique base within walking distance of old Dubai's heritage streets, with a rooftop pool and a large spa.
Why we picked it: It is a four-star Bur Dubai hotel with a rooftop indoor pool and a wide choice of restaurants in the building.
Why we picked it: It is a 4-star pool and spa hotel beside the metro, ten minutes from the airport.
Why we picked it: It lets you sleep on board a historic ocean liner, with a heritage tour, theatre and pub on the ship, close to old Dubai.
Why we picked it: It is an affordable four-star base a short walk from Al Seef and the creek, with family rooms and Indian restaurants on site.
Why we picked it: It is a central Bur Dubai hotel near BurJuman with an indoor pool and late-opening restaurants.
Why we picked it: It gives you larger-than-average rooms, an indoor pool with a kids' area and a spa in central Bur Dubai.
Why we picked it: It is an affordable, accessible base in central Bur Dubai, close to the Dubai Frame and the airport, with an airport shuttle.
Why we picked it: It is a low-cost hotel close to the metro and the airport, and one of the few in the area that accepts dogs.
Prices are the lowest nightly rate the hotel published when we checked, before the Tourism Dirham fee, which is usually paid at the hotel. The hotel’s website shows the price for your dates.
Our guide to Bur Dubai covers things to do, getting around and where to eat.
