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Cape Town - Whether it’s dinner on the beach, a massage in a luxury spa or horse riding at sunset, if you’re considering a trip to Dubai, here are 10 romantic hotels to stay in.

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Al Maha Desert Resort

Located in the heart of a conservation reserve, each of  Al Maha resort’s suites has a private pool where guests can enjoy the silence of the desert and splendour of the surrounding dunes, with the majestic Arabian oryx and gazelles for company.

You can go horse riding or even come face to face with a falcon. In the afternoon, guests can go camel trekking or try their hand at archery.

One & Only The Palm

Offering a blissful sense of peace, this impressive property is immediately calming, with blues, creams and mother of pearl throughout. The resort offers a range of accommodation, including rooms in the main hotel, beachfront villas and ‘mansions’ boasting private pools.

Acclaimed chef Yannick Alleno has a restaurant at the hotel, serving whimsical world-class French cuisine. The spa offers relaxing treatments as well as a studio by Bastien Gonzalez, a global expert in manicures and pedicures.

Four Seasons Dubai Jumeirah Resort

A rare beachfront hotel in Dubai’s Jumeirah neighbourhood, the Four Seasons has a choice of romantic restaurants, including Jean Georges Dining Room for fine dining from the Michelin-starred chef, Peruvian cuisine at Coya and Asian-influenced seafood served up next to the beach at Sea Fu.

Jumeirah Al Qasr

Al Qasr means ‘the palace’ in Arabic and it does justice to its name when it comes to luxury. Guests are greeted by a parade of golden horses as they approach the lobby.

Rooms have views of the Madinat Jumeirah waterways, lush gardens and the Arabian Gulf, and are decorated with traditional motifs, dark carved woods and rich fabrics.

The Palace Downtown

With a front-row view of the Dubai Fountains and Burj Khalifa, The Palace manages to be close to the action while still offering a secluded resort feel.

For dining, Argentine restaurant Asado is the perfect date destination, or enjoy Thai cuisine at Thiptara on a wraparound terrace close to the water.

Vida Downtown

A boutique hotel in Downtown Dubai, a short walk from The Dubai Mall, four-star Vida is full of little touches to make your stay special. The whole hotel has a chic urban feel, from floral sculptures in the lobby to the hip staff.

The rooms have smart technology, and when it comes to dining there’s a popular picnic-style poolside brunch on Fridays, or La Serre with its boulangerie downstairs and bistro above.

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

With Ottoman-inspired architecture, from the stunning Turkish hammam to marble bathrooms in the suites, everything about this hotel feels luxurious. For dining, you’ll have breakfast under chandeliers in Imperium, or book a table at Rib Room for seriously good steaks before partying at Music Hall, where live music, theatre and a club come together to spectacular effect.

The hotel can also arrange a private dinner on the sand should you want a truly romantic evening.

Park Hyatt Dubai

Park Hyatt Dubai is situated right on Dubai Creek, with views of yachts. To unwind, head outside where loungers flank the 25-metre swimming pool, while Amara Spa has won numerous awards for pampering its guests, with couples’ rooms and private gardens.

There’s also a golf course within walking distance, as well as top restaurants including The Terrace for a sunny lunch, French fare at Traiteur and far eastern flavours at Thai Kitchen.

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa

Be transported to the desert at Bab Al Shams, where a low-rise resort awaits, nestled in the dunes with shaded walkways, hidden courtyards and water features creating a sense of escape. Around 45 minutes from the city, the hotel offers the chance to get close to nature, with falconry, camel and horse riding, and exhilarating driving experiences further into the desert all offered.

Raffles Dubai

Located in a glass pyramid, the rooms at Raffles Dubai each boast stunning views of the city’s skyline.

Dining options abound, from Italian cuisine at Solo Bistronomia & Vino Bar to authentic Japanese at TOMO, and there’s also a popular club, People by Crystal, at the top of the pyramid if you want to carry on the night.

*Fin24 was recently in Dubai on invitation by Dubai Tourism.