37 Best Hotels in Dubai, From Towering Skyscrapers to Remote Desert Resorts | Condé Nast Traveler

"Checking into one of the newly refurbished Malakiya Villas felt like stepping into a private kingdom: the seven discrete two- and three-bedroom residences (including a 7,000-square-foot Royal Malakiya Villa) each have private plunge pools and terraces, and guests arrive via abra rides through man-made lagoons. Interiors blend soft grays, creams, leather, silk, and bouclé with grand Impressionist artworks, while a cadre of butlers reachable by WhatsApp provides seamless service and on-demand refreshments." - Laura Ratliff