Dubai, UAE: Three Dubai hotels have earned their place on The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 list.
The list, announced at a live ceremony in London on 30 October 2025, featured hotels from 22 destinations across six continents. Among them, Dubai’s entries stood out, not just for their stunning architecture and lavish amenities, but also for their innovative approaches to hospitality.
Dubai's Shining Stars
Leading the charge for the UAE is Atlantis The Royal (No.6), which also scooped the coveted Lost Explorer Best Beach Hotel Award 2025.
Joining Atlantis The Royal on this illustrious list are two other remarkable Dubai properties:
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Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab (No.20)
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The Lana (No.35)
These three hotels represent the pinnacle of luxury and service, solidifying Dubai’s reputation as a global leader in high-end hospitality. Their inclusion is a testament to the dedication of their teams and the visionary development that continues to define the Emirate’s tourism sector.
Global stars
Rosewood Hong Kong (No.1) was named The World’s Best Hotel 2025, also clinching The Best Hotel in Asia title. Emma Sleight, Head of Content for The World’s 50 Best Hotels, commented: “We are delighted to share the list of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 and to celebrate Rosewood Hong Kong’s No.1 spot – a property that has featured in the top three since the inception of the awards in 2023. This exceptional hotel offers world-class service and sensational guest experiences in the heart of one of the world’s most bustling and dynamic destinations. Rosewood Hong Kong’s positioning as No.1 further consolidates Asia as a leading luxury travel destination for both business and leisure travellers.”
Asia featured prominently with 20 hotels, followed by Europe (17), North America (6), Africa (3), Oceania (2), and South America (2). The list also welcomed 20 new entries from 16 destinations, including Australia, India, and Brazil.
Special Recognition
Several hotels and individuals received special awards, further highlighting excellence across various aspects of hospitality:
The Best Boutique Hotel Award: Passalacqua (No.4) in Lake Como
Eco Hotel Award: Desa Potato Head (No.18) in Bali
Nikka Best New Hotel Award: Mandarin Oriental Qianmen (No.14) in Beijing
SevenRooms Icon Award: Ian Schrager
Johnnie Walker Art of Design Award: Singita – Kruger National Park (No.40)
Ferrari Trento Most Admired Hotel Group Award: Four Seasons
WhistlePig Highest Climber Award: Royal Mansour (No.13) in Marrakech
Lavazza Highest New Entry Award: Copacabana Palace (No.11) in Rio de Janeiro
Lost Explorer Best Beach Hotel Award: Atlantis The Royal (No.6) in Dubai (as mentioned)
SeiBellissimi Art of Hospitality Award: Soneva Fushi (No.28) in Maldives
American Express Travel One To Watch Award: Southern Ocean Lodge, Australia
The Full List of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025:
1. Rosewood Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2. Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Bangkok
3. Capella Bangkok, Bangkok
4. Passalacqua, Lake Como
5. Raffles Singapore, Singapore
6. Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
7. Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Bangkok
8. Chablé Yucatán, Chocholá
9. Four Seasons Firenze, Florence
10. Upper House Hong Kong, Hong Kong
11. Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro
12. Capella Sydney, Sydney
13. Royal Mansour, Marrakech
14. Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing
15. Bulgari Tokyo, Tokyo
16. Claridge’s, London
17. Four Seasons Astir Palace, Athens
18. Desa Potato Head, Bali
19. Le Bristol, Paris
20. Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai
21. Cheval Blanc Paris, Paris
22. Bulgari Roma, Rome
23. Hôtel de Crillon, Paris
24. Rosewood São Paulo, São Paulo
25. Aman Tokyo, Tokyo
26. Hotel Il Pellicano, Porto Ercole
27. Hôtel du Couvent, Nice
28. Soneva Fushi, Maldives
29. The Connaught, London
30. La Mamounia, Marrakech
31. Raffles London at The OWO, London
32. The Emory, London
33. Maroma, Riviera Maya
34. The Calile, Brisbane
35. The Lana, Dubai
36. Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Monaco
37. Janu Tokyo, Tokyo
38. The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
39. One&Only Mandarina, Riviera Nayarit
40. Singita – Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
41. Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, Hong Kong
42. Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles
43. The Mark, New York
44. Las Ventanas al Paraíso, Los Cabos
45. The Tokyo Edition Toranomon, Tokyo
46. Hotel The Mitsui, Kyoto
47. Estelle Manor, Witney
48. Grand Park Hotel Rovinj, Rovinj
49. Hotel Sacher Vienna, Vienna
50. Mandapa, Bali
The Special Awards
Nikka Best New Hotel Award: Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing
SevenRooms Icon Award: Ian Schrager
Eco Hotel Award: Desa Potato Head, Bali
American Express Travel One To Watch Award: Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island
Lost Explorer Best Beach Hotel Award: Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
SeiBellissimi Art of Hospitality Award: Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Best Boutique Hotel Award: Passalacqua, Lake Como
Ferrari Trento Most Admired Hotel Group Award: Four Seasons
WhistlePig Highest Climber Award: Royal Mansour, Marrakech
Lavazza Highest New Entry Award: Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro
Johnnie Walker Art of Design Award: Singita – Kruger National Park
