Types of Girl about the Globe – Any Girl about the Globe
It’s been nearly 3 years since I moved to Dubai! There are so many reasons why I continue to live here and one is definitely the safety aspect, another is the level of comfort. This is the city where 3-star hotels are just as good (or even better) than 5-star hotels that you find in Europe. Customer service is great and the facilities are top notch.
But choosing where to stay and which area to stay in, can be overwhelming. Having personally stayed in 15 different hotels here (and visited many more), I share my top 5 best hotels in Dubai for solo travellers. Note that the prices are quoted with the taxes separately.
Rove Expo City – $
For digital nomad girl about the globe
I love this hotel. I stayed in it for 6 months when I first came to Dubai. The whole area of Expo is just calm and peaceful. If you need to work during your stay, there are so many areas downstairs that you can work from. The breakfast buffet is my favourite and you can try their signature Rove salads.
The gym is a good size and I love the outdoor pool that overlooks Al Wasl Dome, the world’s largest 360 degree dome! There’s a running track outside and you can easily walk around and just explore the area. Plus, it only takes approximately 25 minutes to the marina from here. * Check rates & availability: Rove Expo City
- Pros – The staff are amazing!
- Cons – it is at the end of the red metro line but it’s only a 9 minute walk to the metro or you can take a buggy (for 5 Dirhams) if you don’t want to walk.
Nas House – $
For social & digital nomad girl about the globe
So this is more of a villa than a hotel but it offers 4-star comfort and private rooms. You are guaranteed to meet others here if you’re solo, and it’s especially ideal if you are working online during your stay in Dubai as you can co-work here too and get inspired by others.
There’s a desk in each room, a garden and outdoor pool (that is open year round) and lots of shared spaces. It’s close to the Mall of Emirates but you do need to walk for about 15 minutes. If you don’t want to venture out, they have a restaurant that serves veggie options too! * Check rates & availability: Nas House
- Pros – can meet others
- Cons – More of a villa than an actual hotel
25hours Hotel – $$
For city & sightseeing, food and drink girl about the globe
If you prefer a 5-star hotel with the possibility of meeting others, 25hours Hotel in One Central is an ideal place if you don’t mind being in the city instead of near the beach.
Having worked from the cafe here and spent an evening in the German bar, it is a beautiful designed hotel. There’s a pool on the rooftop, a sauna, spa, and even a garden, as well as a gym (that you find everywhere in Dubai hotels) and a games room for when you meet others. There is even live music too.
You’re close to the Museum of the Future (make sure you pre-book a ticket if you’re gong here as it gets booked up months in advance) and it is walking distance to the metro so it’s easy to reach Dubai Mall. The hotel also arranges a free shuttle bus to Dubai Mall and Kite Beach. * Check rates & availability: 25hours Hotel
- Pros – You can enjoy a wide selection of different cuisines as there are several places to eat
- Cons – The interior can be a bit dark and you do need your ear plugs as the rooms are not that well soundproofed.
Gevora Hotel – $$
For wellness girl about the globe
I choose this hotel because where else can you say that you have stayed in the World’s tallest hotel? It is such a unique place to stay. The pool is absolutely amazing and you can see the world’s tallest building (the Burj Khalifa) whilst staying in the world’s tallest hotel!
There’s a sauna and steam room too, and you can order food whilst just lounging at the pool. You are close to the metro and can easily reach Dubai Mall from here on the metro line. Make sure to head to the top floor where you can dine with a view! * Check rates & availability: Gevora Hotel
- Pros – It’s a short walk to the metro
- Cons – You may not meet that many other solo travellers but it is the tallest hotel in the world!
Voco Dubai The Palm – $$$
For party girl about the globe
This 4-star hotel in located right on the famous Palm with an amazing view. The Palm is home to beach clubs, restaurants and bars. Voco has beach access and two restaurants onsite but there are plenty more on your doorstep so you can walk along the Palm at night and stop at some of the bars.
To meet others, McGettigans Factory at Hilton Dubai Palm is a good option (they do a great brunch on Saturdays too) or try February 30 (the drinks are expensive here though). Because it’s on the Palm you can walk to Nakheel Mall where the tram stops but it is easier to get a taxi. Or take the monorail to Atlantis Waterpark at the tip of the Palm to spend the day. * Check rates & availability: Voco Dubai The Palm
- Pros – You’re on the famous Palm!
- Cons – You need to get a taxi from here to go sightseeing
Need more help for Dubai?
These are just five of my favourite hotels for solo travellers. If you need more inspiration such as the best areas to stay in Dubai, or how to solo travel to Dubai, I’ve included the links. I hope you enjoy Dubai as much as I do!
