Overlooking Dubai Marina, this upmarket hotel in a modern building with a glass facade is an 8-minute walk from a metro station and a 14-minute walk from the marina’s beach.

Chic rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Suites add sitting areas. Room service is available 24/7.

Free perks include parking and a beach shuttle. Dining options include a relaxed all-day restaurant, an English-style pub and a grand Russian-inspired eatery hosting regular live entertainment. There’s an outdoor shisha lounge, a poolside bar and a nightclub, plus a rooftop outdoor pool, a gym and a spa. Breakfast is extra.