Rove City Walk

Concert nights just got easier: Coca-Cola Arena and The Green Planet are right next door. Step the other way, and you're in City Walk, Dubai's open-air district of pedestrian streets, pavement cafés, boutiques and restaurants. Dubai Mall is under five minutes away by car, J1 Beach (formerly La Mer) is about ten minutes away, and the Financial Centre is the closest Metro station.

Rove is Dubai's homegrown lifestyle brand, and this hotel wears its personality openly. Local artwork and bright modern furniture fill the public spaces, along with games from PlayStation to Jenga. Up on the terrace, the Dubai skyline spreads out in front of you, while the co-working corners come with free iMacs.

Comfort without clutter is the idea. Each Rover Room has a sofa bed for an extra guest, a mini fridge, a 48-inch smart TV and a power rain shower. Family Rover Rooms are available, and many rooms interconnect. With check-out at 2 pm, there's no rush on your last morning.

Mornings start with a freshly cooked breakfast in the casual all-day restaurant, then move on to international beers, wines, and cocktails in the evening. City Walk's restaurant terraces are just a few minutes away.

Temperature-controlled year-round, the outdoor saltwater pool offers skyline views from the loungers. The gym and a self-service laundromat make longer stays easy.