Gay Dubai Dubai City Guide City Guides > United Arab Emirates > Gay Dubai Dubai Casey SiemaskoWith its futuristic skyline and ambitious architectural landscape, it doesn’t take long to see that Dubai is a city of superlatives. The biggest this. The tallest that. At times dubbed a Disneyland for adults, there’s no denying this evocative desert city is a veritable playground, overflowing with engineering wonders, diverse cuisine and designer boutiques. Dubai’s limitless verve isn’t slated to slow down anytime soon—meaning there’s never been a better time to visit this multicultural mecca of design and innovation. That said, we would be remiss not to mention that homosexuality remains illegal throughout the United Arab Emirates. As a gay tourist, you are unlikely to encounter any problems, provided that you avoid all public displays of affection. With that in mind, discover the best this ritzy Middle Eastern city has to offer with our definite gay Dubai guide. Feel like getting away? Take a trip planned just for you, and let us do all the work. Discover Trip Design Hotels Things to do Things to see Food & Drink Shopping Nightlife Trip Design Where to stay in DubaiBefore booking your Dubai hotel, it’s important to call to mind our above note that homosexuality is illegal in the United Arab Emirates. As a result, many hotels will require gay travellers to reserve a room with two single beds (as opposed to sharing a king or queen.) That said, international five-star brands tend to be the most accommodating to gay travellers—and our Dubai gay scene guide purposefully includes the most luxurious hotels where you are less likely to encounter discrimination. If upon arrival your bed preference is changed, we do not recommend arguing with the assigned sleeping arrangements—this is an unfortunate circumstance of visiting a locale where homosexuality remains illegal. Now, without further ado, here are our favourite upscale, Dubai hotels for a memorable gay getaway. Photo: Rishab Lamichhane The Bulgari Resort Dubai, situated on the exclusive Jumeira Bay Island, is a Mediterranean-inspired oasis of Italian glamourThank you for reading Mr Hudson.Subscribe to City Guides or log in to continue reading. Subscribe now Log inSpecial SelectionExclusive Mr Hudson offersOut now from gestaltenMr Hudson Explores Browse the BookExplore more The best places to travel in DecemberInstead of hibernating through December, get your vacation cap on and jet off somewhere. Switch hemispheres for a little winter sun, move south to America’s more tropical climes or keep your gloves on and head to Europe’s top cities for new takes on festivities. Read story > Africa's best beach destinations: Discover paradise on the African ContinentFor when whizzing around those dusty savannahs in search of zebras and/or top quality wine gets a little too much, Africa’s beaches await with serene sands to lie upon and azure waters to dunk into. Read story > 10 days in Croatia - the ultimate Croatia itinerarySharing a lengthy border with the Adriatic Sea, Croatia is Eastern Europe’s answer to the Mediterranean, with a wide choice of calm island getaways just off its main coast. Read story > Subscribe to our newsletterYou can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Discover the world's most exquisite escapes JOIN THE CLUBJoin Mr Hudson's inner circle for curated luxury travel experiences, exclusive perks, and insider access
