Notorious hotel with vibrant nightlife and central location close to shopping areas

Very basic hotel near the Al Ghurair shopping mall

Hotel with disco near Dubai's famous Clock Tower roundabout

Excellent views looking out over the mouth of Dubai Creek make this Deira hotel stand out over other three-star competitors

Views of the sea but beach access is not a part of this hotel

No sea views but good access to ports and souk areas

A cheap and cheerful Deira hotel option. Great for visitors keen to explore old Dubai on foot and only 10 minutes away from Dubai International Airport

Satwa hotel sandwiched between  Sheikh Zayed Road and Jumeirah Beach Road

Lively hotel famed for vibrant after dark nightspots and themed entertainments

Three-star hotel with five-star views of the Dubai Creek from its excellent Baniyas Street location

Busy Bur Dubai hotel on a lively crossroads

Four star hotel just outside the more hectic heartland of the Golden Sands area

Lively hotel near the airport in Deira

Sat on one edge of the bargain-heavy Karama markets, this 50-room, two-star hotel seems as happy to offer knock-down prices as the traders who have set up shop behind it