Dubai
Middle East · UAE
Best Months
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Rec. Nights
5 nights
Airports
DXB (Dubai International)
Avg. Cash
$28 - $880.6/night
Best Value
Overview
Dubai is a city of superlatives -- home to the world's tallest building (Burj Khalifa), the largest shopping mall (Dubai Mall), and some of the most architecturally stunning hotels on the planet. This futuristic desert metropolis has transformed itself into a global luxury travel hub.
For points travelers, Dubai offers a wide range of options across all major loyalty programs. Hyatt's Park Hyatt Dubai and Grand Hyatt offer solid CPP value, while Marriott and Hilton have massive portfolios across the city from JBR to Downtown and the Palm Jumeirah.
Beyond the glitz, Dubai surprises with its historic Al Fahidi neighborhood, desert safari adventures, and increasingly vibrant food scene influenced by cuisines from around the world. The city serves as an excellent stopover for flights between Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Cash vs Points
Hotels in Dubai range from $28 to $880.6 per night. Points redemptions offer 3.84+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
12 properties in Dubai bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grand Hyatt Dubai | Hyatt | 12,000 | $460 | 3.8¢ | ||
Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites | Accor | 15,746 | $362 | 2.3¢ | May 22 | |
Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai | Accor | 3,253 | $75 | 2.3¢ | May 22 | |
Hyatt Place Dubai Al Rigga | Hyatt | 3,846 | $48 | 1.3¢ | ||
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman | Wyndham | 7,500 | $54 | 0.7¢ | May 22 | |
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert | Marriott | 97,000 | $667 | 0.7¢ | May 22 | |
Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Dubai | Wyndham | 30,000 | $204 | 0.7¢ | May 22 | |
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach | Marriott | 126,000 | $703 | 0.6¢ | May 22 | |
InterContinental Dubai Festival City | IHG | 28,050 | $141 | 0.5¢ | May 22 | |
Vignette Collection Ciel Dubai Marina | IHG | 26,000 | $131 | 0.5¢ | Jul 1 | |
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah | Hilton | 90,000 | $267 | 0.3¢ | May 22 | |
Conrad Dubai | Hilton | 36,000 | $103 | 0.3¢ | May 22 |
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Transfer Points Strategy
Find the best transfer path for your credit card points
If you have Points:
Grand Hyatt Dubai
If you have ALL Points:
Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites
If you have Points:
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert
If you have IHG One Rewards Points:
InterContinental Dubai Festival City
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
How to Earn Points for This Trip
The best hotels in Dubai use World of Hyatt, Accor Live Limitless (ALL), Wyndham Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, IHG One Rewards, and Hilton Honors points. Here’s how to earn them:
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
IHG
$99
Annual Fee
140,000 IHG One Rewards points — transfers earns IHG One Rewards points directly
- 140K bonus points — enough for 3-5 free nights at many IHG properties
- Earn 26x total at IHG properties and 5x on travel, dining, and gas
- 4th night free on IHG award stays (saves 25% on 4-night bookings)
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Hilton
$150
Annual Fee
130,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Gold status
- Earn 12x at Hilton properties, 6x at restaurants and supermarkets
- Free weekend night reward after $15K in calendar year spending
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Hilton
$550
Annual Fee
175,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status (top tier)
- Earn 14x at Hilton properties, 7x on travel and dining
- Free weekend night reward annually + one after $60K spend
Bilt Mastercard®
Bilt
$0
Annual Fee
earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly — only card that earns points on rent — transfers 1:1 to all major hotels
- Earn 1x points on rent with no transaction fees (up to 100,000 pts/yr)
- Earn 3x on dining and 2x on travel
- Transfer 1:1 to Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton
World of Hyatt Credit Card
Hyatt
$95
Annual Fee
60,000 Hyatt points + free night (Cat 1-4) — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly
- Earn 4x at Hyatt hotels and 2x on dining, travel, and gym memberships
- Free night certificate annually (Cat 1-4) worth up to $300+
- Automatic Discoverist elite status
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Chase UR
$95
Annual Fee
75,000 Ultimate Rewards points — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly
- Earn 5x on travel through Chase Travel℠
- Earn 3x on dining, select streaming, and online groceries
- 1:1 transfer to Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG
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Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Getting There
DXB (Dubai International)
Visa & Entry
Check your country's requirements
Budget
From $28/night
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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