A destination of innovation, luxury and futuristic vision, Dubai is a match made in heaven for MICE and luxury incentive travel and due to popular demand we’re back for another round-up of the hottest hotels to pitch to your clients in 2023.

Madinat Jumeirah

With four incredible properties to choose from, Madinat Jumeirah spoils us for choice when it comes to organising luxury events. From the cool and contemporary Jumeirah Al Naseem, the 1001 Arabian Nights inspired Jumeirah Al Qasr and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf to boutique retreat Jumeirah Mina A'Salam, there’s a stylish option to suit every discerning traveller.

Jumeirah Al Naseem - rather fittingly named “sea breeze” - really is the ultimate beach retreat, providing exceptional comfort and first-class views over the Arabian Gulf. Enjoy one of the 430 luxurious suites and rooms or stay in the 5,300 sq. ft. Royal Suite, with its very own gym, movie room and landscaped gardens.

Epicurean delights await those visiting Jumeirah Al Naseem in all seven of their restaurants and bars. Guests will be thrilled with the Mediterranean-inspired dishes from Rockfish, created by Executive Chef - Marco Garfagnini - not to mention the incredible views of the Burj Al Arab.

If it’s event venues you’re after, step into their awe-inducing luxury and corporate events sphere from their Grand Fort Island outdoor venue space to their world-renowned Madinat Arena. Otherwise, pick your favourite from a range of ballrooms and meeting rooms available.

Jumeirah Al Qasr is the perfect spot to live like true Arabian royalty. The palatial style combines elegance and contemporary flair in all 294 luxurious rooms and suites, complete with their own terraces and balconies, so your key players can enjoy the evening rays in privacy.

Connected to this property is Jumeirah Al Masyaf, a tranquil collection of 29 standalone, two-storey houses - the design of which was inspired by the traditional courtyard summerhouses of old Arabia. Divided into two styles - Gulf and Arabian –  your guests will find a choice of eleven luxurious guest rooms and suites, each serviced by their own personal butler.

For those looking for a first-class dining experience, the multi-award-winning Italian Pierchic provides open-air dining from the hotel’s private pier overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Otherwise, guests can venture to the foliage-inspired décor of the Arboretum or enjoy a luxurious afternoon tea in the Al Fayrooz Lounge. The perfect touch to any luxury incentive travel trip. 

Restore the senses and find inner peace at Al Qasr Talise Spa, which is set within the serene tropical gardens and azure waterways of the property. From indulgent signature spa treatments to guided yoga and meditation sessions, it certainly is the perfect place to unwind.

With the largest event spaces in the UAE, Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf really is an event planner’s dream and is perfectly placed to host gatherings of any size. Simply choose from their list of venues and get ready to host the event of the year!

Finally, we have Jumeirah Mina A Salam - the ultimate boutique retreat just steps away from the Gulf’s golden sands. A true beachside paradise, all of the rooms and suites combine to create a glamorous sanctuary for guests with a modern Arabian touch.

For something out of the ordinary, guests can sample an authentic and carefully crafted selection of Dim Sum at the Yum Cha Brunch at Zheng He’s, a Chinese restaurant overlooking the water. Alternatively head to Margaux, for a slice of Paris in the heart of Madinat Jumeirah. This boutique patisserie offers intricate and beautiful pastry creations from Executive Pastry Chef Alexandre Dufeu.

There are multiple elegant event spaces on offer to cater for both intimate gatherings and training seminars all the way through to the Madinat Arena for much larger events, complete with VIP sections and a stunning upper gallery area.

Raffles The Palm

Invite your guests to enjoy life’s finest experiences at Raffles The Palm – offering a stunning 500-meter private beach, the award-winning Cinq Mondes Spa, six incredible dining experiences and a whole host of elegantly-styled rooms and suites complete with antique furnishings.

Make yourself at home in the lavishly decorated guest accommodation at The Palm, where the resort's 389 rooms include Deluxe and Premier Ocean Rooms, Premium Club Palm and Premium Club - complete with awe-inspiring views and legendary 24/7 Raffles butler service – a selection of suites and 2 exclusive villas.

Fine dining is a given at Raffles The Palm, with six varied and exquisite venues to tempt even the most discerning diner. Exclusive to guests only, the Raffles Club Lounge will offer your guests a chic and specially curated buffet-style dining experience, served with a side helping of the incredible Dubai skyline. For something a little more exotic, look no further than Matagi, a modern yet theatrical Japanese restaurant where high quality, personalised service, and signature dishes such as Yuzu Scallops with Seaweed and Finger Lime as on the menu.

After the sun goes down, how about adding some live music to your event, with performances from world-renowned jazz artists at SOLA jazz bar? Accompanying the sultry aura are delectable cocktails such as the “Black Saphire Negroni” and “Gin-tarragon Collins”, paired with cigars from the in-house humidor’s comprehensive selection.

Reconnect with yourself and find a higher state of well-being at the Cinq Mondes Spa. Offering cutting-edge hydraulic and air technology-based treatments, the biggest indoor pool in the Middle East as well as a majestic hammam and Japanese bathtubs, this truly is the ultimate place to unwind.

Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Dubai

This stylish urban resort, situated on the pristine Dubai oceanfront, offers a choice of 251 rooms and suites which overlook either the city’s dramatic skyline or the Arabian Gulf. It also features many luxurious al fresco facilities and a wide variety of high-calibre dining options.

Relax in the luxurious and plushly decorated rooms and suites at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Dubai. Guests can unwind and appreciate the marble bathrooms, and modern and stylish décor or really treat themselves with a stay in one of the spacious and contemporary suites featuring expansive private balconies and incredible views.

Dining doesn’t get much more dramatic than a visit to Sublimotion – described as an unparalleled multi-sensory journey. Just 12 diners sit around one table for an unprecedented dining experience through culinary art and technological innovation. The brainchild of Paco Roncero and Eduardo Gonzales, this elevates gastronomy to new heights.

Those with a sweet tooth can enjoy a trip to The Mandarin Cake Shop to sample cakes, pastries and sweets that look as incredible as they taste or for a flavour of Portugal in the heart of Dubai, Tasca is a one Michelin star bar and restaurant complete with its own infinity pool overlooking the Gulf.

Spread over 2,000 sqm, the spa is an oasis of tranquillity. Go the extra mile and add this hotel to your next event and we can guarantee your guests will thank you. The nine treatment rooms include heat and water experiences and a fully equipped Fitness Centre complete with Outrace® equipment (the first hotel to ever feature this in Dubai!)

When planning your MICE and corporate meetings or events, you can expect nothing less than world-class service, state-of-the-art technology and a truly unforgettable setting. The hotel has a dedicated meetings and event team, with years of experience who will help bring any occasion to life. They also have CSR deeply embedded within the Mandarin Oriental’s culture and are committed to providing a Naturally Better environment – one that is truly better for both people and the planet so you can feel assured that your event is being planned in an environmentally sustainable way.