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Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts in Abu Dhabi are closed to visitors. Courtesy Anantara
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The iconic Burj Al Arab. Courtesy Dubai Tourism
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The duplex royal suite at Dubai's seven star Burj Al Arab remains empty. Courtesy Burj Al Arab
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The Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is temporarily closed to guests. Courtesy of Bab Al Shams
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Armani Hotel Dubai, the only hotel in the world’s tallest building, has temporarily paused all guest reservations.
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Meydan Hotel in Dubai has been closed since March.
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The Meydan Hotel, Dubai is usually home to the world’s richest horse race, but for now it's temporarily closed.
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The Park Hyatt Hotel, in the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club is not accepting guests at this time. Restaurants and facilities are also closed.
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W Dubai - The Palm is looking forward to reopening. Courtesy W Dubai - The Palm
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Only private villas can be booked at Jumeirah Saadiyat with the resort and its facilities closed to all other guests. courtesy Jumeirah
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Anantara Qasr Al Sarab in the Empty Quarter is closed with plans to reopen for Eid. Anantara
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W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island is closed due to Covid-19 safety precautions but is accepting bookings for stays from the end of July. Courtesy W Hotels
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Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts in Abu Dhabi are closed to visitors. Courtesy Anantara
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The iconic Burj Al Arab. Courtesy Dubai Tourism
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The duplex royal suite at Dubai's seven star Burj Al Arab remains empty. Courtesy Burj Al Arab
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The Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is temporarily closed to guests. Courtesy of Bab Al Shams
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Armani Hotel Dubai, the only hotel in the world’s tallest building, has temporarily paused all guest reservations.
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Meydan Hotel in Dubai has been closed since March.
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The Meydan Hotel, Dubai is usually home to the world’s richest horse race, but for now it's temporarily closed.
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The Park Hyatt Hotel, in the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club is not accepting guests at this time. Restaurants and facilities are also closed.
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W Dubai - The Palm is looking forward to reopening. Courtesy W Dubai - The Palm
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Only private villas can be booked at Jumeirah Saadiyat with the resort and its facilities closed to all other guests. courtesy Jumeirah
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Anantara Qasr Al Sarab in the Empty Quarter is closed with plans to reopen for Eid. Anantara
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W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island is closed due to Covid-19 safety precautions but is accepting bookings for stays from the end of July. Courtesy W Hotels
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Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts in Abu Dhabi are closed to visitors. Courtesy Anantara
From Burj Al Arab to Qasr Al Sarab: 10 hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi that are temporarily closed
Some of the UAE's most renowned hotels are closed at the moment, but many of them will reopen soon
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Hayley Skirka
17 June, 2020
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