Dubai Hotels and Restaurants Worth Travelling For

Merge 104.8  |  04 February 2026

Dubai’s luxury landscape is about to be reinvented with new openings you won’t want to miss.

Dubai has long been a favourite destination for travellers from Bahrain, with a major draw being the city’s luxury hotels and world-class restaurants. Take the opportunity to try a new wave of openings across this fascinating Emirate, more refined, more intimate, and more experience-led than ever before. From ultra-luxury beachfront stays to globally acclaimed restaurants making their Middle Eastern debut, Dubai is entering a new chapter in its hospitality story. One that speaks directly to travellers who value privacy, design, wellness, and dining.

If you’re planning a long weekend or an extended family stay, these upcoming hotel and restaurant launches are set to redefine luxury travel in the region—and all just a short flight away.

With so much to choose from, we’ve made your decision slightly easier with this list of brand-new launches that are worth writing home about.

The Most Anticipated Luxury Hotels in Dubai

Kimpton Dubai – Business Bay

Gran Meliá Dubai – Port de La Mer Marina

InterContinental Resort Portofino – World Islands

Baccarat – Downtown Dubai

Nobu One Za’abeel – Za-abeel

Barrafina – DIFC

Gymkhana – DIFC

AVLU – Palm Jumeirah