Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai

Offering captivating views across the city skyline within walking distance of the vibrant Downtown area and Burj Khalifa, the newly opened Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai sits directly on the Dubai Water Canal. It offers an indoor/outdoor swimming pool. The hotel boasts a strong portfolio of chef led dining experiences across 6 F&B outlets with multiple international cuisines and expert mixology.

The hotel features 9 room types with 5 suite categories ranging between 60-305 sqm. Each has natural lighting from the floor-to-ceiling windows which showcase either a Burj Khalifa or Dubai Water Canal view. Every room contains an array of comforts including the latest in-room technology with touch panels for lighting, a walk-in closet, an in-room safe, a mini bar and a seating area with a 48 inch flat screen TV. The spacious bathrooms offer a freestanding tub and shower and complimentary luxury Amouage amenities.

Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto brings his famed eponymous concept to the U.A.E. with Morimoto Dubai, and David Myers invites you to savor the flavors of a southern French farmhouse at Bleu Blanc by David Myers and full-flavored Italian with BASTA! by David Myers. Guests can enjoy sundowners and shisha at the Middle Eastern style brasserie, BHAR. The coffee shop Grounded serves coffee from local roasters Seven Fortunes and light bites from the hotel’s pastry chefs.

Six Senses Spa Dubai is opening on the fifth floor of the hotel, offering 6 private treatments suites, one for each sense and a hammam suite. For the health conscious, there is a fitness centre with cardio equipment, free weights and a sauna. After a refreshing workout or the relaxing treatment head over to the vitamin bar for juice or a smoothie.

Dubai International Airport is a 20 minutes’ drive from Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai, while Dubai International Financial Centre can be reached in 7 minutes. Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa is a 10 minutes’ walk from the property, while the rest of Dubai can be reached through the Metro with the Dubai Metro Red Line being a 20 minutes’ walk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.