We take a look at luxury hotels in Dubai

We absolutely love the look of the Desert Palm Hotel. Set in a private polo estate, the hotel takes the form of an Italian-Arab retreat. There are twenty four rooms, eleven of which are villas and you can expect to pay US$383 – 1,680 in low season and up to US$8,424 per night in high season. This excludes the 10% service and 10% tax. All rooms have LCD TV and DVD player, iPod, Bang and Olufsen stereo, minibar, coffee, REN toiletries and the villas also have kitchens and pools.

Other facilities are tennis and squash courts, polo pitches, riding school, swimming pool including an amazing infinity pool, spa, sauna, steam room, many spa therapies, DVD library and free Wi-Fi. There is a hotel restaurant, cafe/deli and bar with extensive wine cellars.

Children are welcome although this tends to be more of an adult getaway destination and under-twos stay for free. Child minders and children’s menus are also available. To find out more or make your booking, visit the hotel website.