Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Shaped like a giant wave, this family-oriented resort on a 1km-long private beach is tailor-made for active types, with four pools, plenty of water sports, an entire fitness building and tennis courts. Little ones can romp around Sinbad’s Kids Club or keep cool at the adjoining Wild Wadi Waterpark (free admission for hotel guests). Sea-facing rooms look out over the Burj Al Arab.