Two Dubai hotels achieved high rankings in the list of the 50 best hotels in the world in 2026. Atlantis The Royal climbed from sixth place last year to fourth place this year. This hotel was also recognized as the best hotel in the Middle East and won the award for the best beach hotel at an annual ceremony held in Paris.
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab's Rise
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, which was added to this list just a few months after its opening last year, rose from twentieth to fifteenth place. This hotel, designed to resemble a boat, opened in March 2025 next to Burj Al Arab and is recognized as part of Jumeirah's trio of marine-themed hotels.
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Atlantis The Royal, which opened in 2023 on Palm Jumeirah, has become one of the most recognized hotels in Dubai with its 795 rooms and suites and unique design. This hotel features six interconnected towers, restaurants by renowned chefs, and an infinity pool on the rooftop, attracting many tourists and business travelers.
Hotel Selection Criteria
The hotel rankings are conducted by the Academy of the 50 Best Hotels in the World, which includes over 800 voters from 13 geographical regions. This panel consists of hoteliers, travel journalists, hospitality educators, business travelers, and experienced luxury travelers. Each voter has the right to select seven hotels based on their experiences from the past three years.
In this list, Rosewood Hong Kong was named the best hotel in the world for the second consecutive year. This 65-story hotel, with views of Victoria Harbour, features 413 rooms and suites, 11 restaurants and bars, and extensive wellness facilities including the Asaya spa by Guerlain.
In the subsequent ranks of this list, Capella Bangkok and Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok are alongside Atlantis The Royal. These hotels are ranked second and third, respectively. Given the year-to-year changes in this ranking, Atlantis The Royal has quickly risen from 44th place in 2023 to fourth place in 2026.
Thus, Dubai hotels have successfully attracted tourists and business travelers by providing superior services and suitable infrastructure, becoming key destinations in the tourism industry.
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