Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay, member of WorldHotels Elite

Set along Dubai Creek in the bustling Business Bay district, this posh high-rise hotel is 9 km from the Dubai Mall, 5 km from the Dubai Fountain and 19 km from the Dubai International Airport. Accommodations range from refined rooms with flat-screens, minifridges and marble bathrooms, to luxe, bi-level penthouse suites with living areas, dining spaces and whirlpool tubs. All have free Wi-Fi, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and city views. There's a relaxed cafe, a casual restaurant and a low-key bar. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a gym and a spa with a sauna. Meeting rooms and a ballroom are available.