3 Dubai gems feature in World’s 50 Best Hotels listing

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Atlantis The Royal placed sixth in the World's 50 Best and won two special awards

Three Dubai properties have been recognised in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025, led by Atlantis The Royal in sixth place, followed by Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab at number 20 and The Lana at number 35.

They were the only Middle East hotels to feature in this year’s 50 Best, joined regionally by Oman’s Six Senses Zighy Bay, ranked 84th in the newly launched extended 51-100 list.

Topping the overall ranking this year was Rosewood Hong Kong, named the World’s Best Hotel 2025 at a ceremony held at the historic Old Billingsgate in London, celebrating outstanding properties across 22 destinations on six continents.

Marking its second anniversary earlier this year, Atlantis The Royal climbed three places from 2024 to secure the sixth spot, further elevating its status as an experiential ultra-luxury destination.

This year, the property also earned two additional regional honours: Best Beach Hotel 2025 and Best Hotel in the Middle East 2025.

All winners at the 50 Best Hotels 2025 Awards

Housing 795 rooms and suites, 16 restaurants, 17 boutiques, a wellness sanctuary and 90 swimming pools – including the sky-high Cloud 22 – 50 Best describes the hotel as “the place to stay if you want an all-out bling Dubai experience".

This is the third consecutive year Atlantis The Royal has appeared on the list, rising from number 44 in the inaugural 2024 edition to number nine last year, when it also received the Highest Climber Award.

Oman’s Six Senses Zighy Bay enters World’s 50 Best Hotels extended 51-100 listing

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Paul Baker, President of Atlantis, credited the achievement to his team, saying it reflects the “dedication and passion of our colleagues, whose commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences has been at the heart of our success since day one".

The recognition follows a string of milestones for the property, including being the only GCC hotel to receive Michelin’s top Three Key distinction and the brand’s first global Architecture and Design Award for its “stacked geometry redefining Dubai’s skyline".

Atlantis The Royal in Dubai

Adding to Dubai’s accolades, the futuristic, yacht-inspired Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab made its debut on 2025’s 50 Best Hotels list at number 20, having opened in March 2025.

Designed by Shaun Killa, the property “feels less like a resort and more like stepping aboard an exclusive vessel anchored off Jumeirah’s coast", noted 50 Best.

Rounding out the Dubai winners, The Lana at Business Bay entered the ranking at number 35.

The 225-key Dorchester Collection property impressed judges for presenting “a quieter version of the flashy-luxe stereotype the city has become synonymous with".

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Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab

50 Best beyond the Middle East

Globally, Asia dominated the World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 list with 20 entries, including seven in the top 10: three in Bangkok, one in Singapore, two in Hong Kong and one in China.

The continent saw eight new entries in this year’s list, including The Taj Mahal Palace (#38) in Mumbai.

Europe followed with 17 listings, including four properties in Italy, led by Passalacqua on Lake Como at number four, which also received the Best Boutique Hotel Award.

North America secured six listings, while South America, Oceania and Africa contributed several notable entries, including Royal Mansour Marrakesh, which placed 13th and won Best Hotel in Africa and the WhistlePig Highest Climber Award.

Royal Mansour Marrakesh

Other special honours included Singita Kruger National Park in South Africa earning the Johnnie Walker Art of Design Award, Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro taking the Lavazza Highest New Entry Award, and Soneva Fushi in the Maldives winning the SeiBellissimi Art of Hospitality Award.

Emma Sleight, Head of Content for The World’s 50 Best Hotels, said: “This year’s list is a true celebration of the very best properties from 22 destinations across six continents, and we look forward to championing their continued success.”

Compiled from the votes of more than 800 global experts – including hoteliers, travel journalists, educators and seasoned luxury travellers – the 2025 ranking cements Dubai’s ongoing leadership in the world of high-end hospitality.