Address Dubai Mall

Take the lift to Level 1, and you're straight into Dubai Mall and its Chinatown, with the Dubai Aquarium, countless shops and a world of restaurants under one roof. Outside, the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Fountain and the waterside cafés of Souk Al Bahar are just steps away. Downtown can't get more convenient, and the airport is only a 15- to 20-minute drive.

The hotel began life as Address Fountain Views, and the name still sums it up: the Dubai Fountain dances below while the Burj Khalifa soars above. Inside, the style is calm and contemporary, with soft greys, creams, and modern artwork, a polished retreat from Downtown's energy after a busy day at the mall.

Rooms are spacious from the outset, with 50 square metres in the city-view rooms, all on high floors with floor-to-ceiling windows and a seating area. For the best seat in the house, book a Burj Khalifa and Fountain View room with a balcony facing both icons, or step up to the Executive and Ambassador Suites, with separate living rooms and balconies or terraces overlooking the fountain. Interconnecting rooms make it easy to book together.

Dining is wonderfully varied, with Japanese-Peruvian dishes at NAZCAA, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavours at Solara, and an all-vegetarian Indian menu at The Vegetarian Room. The Tea Lounge serves international favourites, and the patisserie and café tempt with pastries and cakes.

Two rooftop infinity pools, including one for adults only, face the Burj Khalifa, with private cabanas, a large sun deck, and a pool lounge for drinks and bites. The spa adds a traditional hammam, a vitality pool, and a steam room, and the fitness centre includes a yoga studio and its own Burj Khalifa views.

The official hotel wellness page currently labels The Pools as Temporarily Closed. Confirm pool access directly before booking.