Pullman Hotels in Dubai

With vibrant energy, high-end shopping and buzzing nightlife, Dubai is the beating heart of the Middle East. Whether for business or leisure, it is a cosmopolitan playground that opens the door to infinite adventures.

Only a few decades ago, Dubai was no more than a small fishing community surrounded by arid desert inhabited by Bedouins. The abundance of oil discovered in the late 1960s created the cosmopolitan Dubai that we know today. In the last twenty years, Dubai has become one of the fastest growing cities in the world. It is also famous for its seemingly unbridled and unprecedented architectural growth, thanks to internationally renowned architects.

An ascent up the tallest skyscraper in the world is a must for any visitor to Dubai. More than 828 metres tall, Burj Khalifa was designed by the architect Adrian Smith from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. A trip to its observatory on the 124th floor offers an impressive aerial view of Dubai’s urban landscape, which is constantly changing. You can see the modern skyscrapers and ambitious development projects spread along the coast: The World, an archipelago of artificial islands representing the continents of the world, or The Palm, a series of islands in the shape of a palm tree. Another world-renowned monument in Dubai is Burj Al Arab, towering 321 metres tall in the shape of a giant sail towering over the Persian Gulf.

An international shopping paradise, Dubai is home to the biggest shopping centre on the planet: the Dubai Mall. Housed within the Burj Khalifa, it contains 1,200 shops, a skating rink and a huge aquarium. The shopping tradition lives on in the local souks and traditional markets as well, where you can haggle over the price of gold and crafts with the stallholders. Guests staying at Pullman hotels are perfectly placed to explore both modern malls and historic markets in Dubai.

Avant-garde artistic neighbourhoods, like Alserkal Avenue in the Al Quoz district, are popping up all over the city, while art galleries such as The Third Line and the Green Art Gallery have helped launch local artists on the worldwide stage.

For adventure lovers, a panoramic flight on a seaplane, a helicopter or a hot-air balloon guarantees some breath-taking views of Dubai and the surrounding desert. Adrenaline junkies can try parachuting or a motor racing experience by driving an F1 car around the Dubai professional circuit. Golfers can experience the best courses the United Arab Emirates has to offer, including Jumeirah Golf Estates, designed by Greg Norman. To relax, the golden-sand beaches of Dubai are the perfect place to chill out and enjoy the warm, sunny climate all year round; be aware that temperatures here can exceed 45 degrees in summer. Dubai and its internationally renowned restaurants offer a huge range of different culinary experiences, from modern gastronomy to charming local food stalls. The trendy nightlife rivals that found in Western cities such as New York and London.

Dubai is a city alive with contrast and boundless energy. In the heart of it all, Pullman hotels set the stage for new perspectives, meaningful exchanges, and unforgettable experiences.