InsideLifestyle proudly presents The Global List, your essential guide to the finest hotels, restaurants, beach clubs, and bars around the world. Each year, our team of travel experts scours the globe to document and showcase the very best in hospitality, from serene beachfront resorts to urban rooftop restaurants.

This carefully curated list highlights top-tier spots based on location, decor, atmosphere, value for money and service – offering discerning travellers an insider’s glimpse, with everything you need to know about the most exceptional destinations worldwide. Check out who made the 2024 Global List below.

Global Edition: The Best Luxury Hotels in 2025

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WIN A £10,000 HOLIDAY TO DUBAI ✈️🇦🇪 Our biggest giveaway of the year is here! We are giving you the chance to win a 4-Night Stay at the world’s most luxurious hotel, Atlantis The Royal + exclusive beach club and dining experiences in partnership with @perriesian & @solutionsleisure. You and your plus one will be flying Business Class! ✈️✨HOLIDAY INCLUDES:
*  4-Night Stay at one of the most luxurious hotels in the world: Atlantis the Royal!
*  Business Class Flights to & from Dubai
*  VIP Chauffeur pick-up from the airport
*  An exclusive itinerary with beach clubs + restaurants (all food & drinks included)HOW TO ENTER
1.  LIKE & SAVE this post!
2.  TAG the person you want to take with you in the comments!
3.  BOTH be following @perriesian @inside.lifestyle + @solutionsleisure
4.  SHARE this post to your stories!!
*YOU MUST* Be following all 3 accounts for your entry to be valid!!If you’d like a BONUS entry then follow @insidelifestyle.dubai also!The competition ENDS at 23:59 on December 11th.The winner will be randomly chosen by a generator and announced on the 12th December.✨This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram. For full terms and conditions, visit our website.#giveaway #holidaygiveaway #competition #prize #atlantisroyal #dubaiholiday #win

WIN A £10,000 HOLIDAY TO DUBAI ✈️🇦🇪 Our biggest giveaway of the year is here! We are giving you the chance to win a 4-Night Stay at the world’s most luxurious hotel, Atlantis The Royal + exclusive beach club and dining experiences in partnership with @perriesian & @solutionsleisure. You and your plus one will be flying Business Class! ✈️✨

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:
* 4-Night Stay at one of the most luxurious hotels in the world: Atlantis the Royal!
* Business Class Flights to & from Dubai
* VIP Chauffeur pick-up from the airport
* An exclusive itinerary with beach clubs + restaurants (all food & drinks included)

HOW TO ENTER
1. LIKE & SAVE this post!
2. TAG the person you want to take with you in the comments!
3. BOTH be following @perriesian @inside.lifestyle + @solutionsleisure
4. SHARE this post to your stories!!
*YOU MUST* Be following all 3 accounts for your entry to be valid!!

If you’d like a BONUS entry then follow @insidelifestyle.dubai also!

The competition ENDS at 23:59 on December 11th.

The winner will be randomly chosen by a generator and announced on the 12th December.✨

This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram. For full terms and conditions, visit our website.

#giveaway #holidaygiveaway #competition #prize #atlantisroyal #dubaiholiday #win
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The perfect day to night beachside destination on Palm Jumeirah. 🌴 @uladxb creates the ‘ultimate state of relaxation’ inspired by the energy of the earth with its indoor-outdoor feel and Tulum inspired aesthetic. The menu is Mediterranean inspired - enjoy everything from Greek Gyros to Italian classics.This is the perfect day to night beachside destination!Our Favourite Events:Ladies Night 💕
Every Thursday enjoy a 2 Course Menu and 3 Drinks for AED 200.Bottomless Breakfast🥂
Every Saturday or Sunday enjoy a breakfast dish with 2 hours of unlimited Prosecco, Bellinis and Mimosas for AED 250.Rosé Sundays 🍷
Every Sunday indulge in a 2 Course Menu with 3 hours of free flowing Ultimate Provence Rosé for AED 300.🌴 @uladxb
📍 Dukes, The PalmTAG who your taking 👇#dubai #beachclub #palmjumeirah #beachside #mediterranean

The perfect day to night beachside destination on Palm Jumeirah. 🌴 @uladxb creates the ‘ultimate state of relaxation’ inspired by the energy of the earth with its indoor-outdoor feel and Tulum inspired aesthetic. The menu is Mediterranean inspired - enjoy everything from Greek Gyros to Italian classics.

This is the perfect day to night beachside destination!

Our Favourite Events:

Ladies Night 💕
Every Thursday enjoy a 2 Course Menu and 3 Drinks for AED 200.

Bottomless Breakfast🥂
Every Saturday or Sunday enjoy a breakfast dish with 2 hours of unlimited Prosecco, Bellinis and Mimosas for AED 250.

Rosé Sundays 🍷
Every Sunday indulge in a 2 Course Menu with 3 hours of free flowing Ultimate Provence Rosé for AED 300.

🌴 @uladxb
📍 Dukes, The Palm

TAG who your taking 👇

#dubai #beachclub #palmjumeirah #beachside #mediterranean
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Is this the best room view of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai? ✨ The beautiful 5-Star @addressdubaimall is located in the heart of Downtown Dubai - offering panoramic views of the city with the iconic Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain Show taking centre stage.🌟 Inside Tip: Even if you’re not a hotel guest, you can dine at The Restaurant. The terrace offers stunning views of the city across the infinity pool. The Twilight Brunch is a must-try!🌟 @addressdubaimall (Ambassador Suite)
📍 Downtown DubaiTAG someone who would love this view 👇#dubai #downtowndubai #burjkhalifa #skyline #dubaifountainshow #dubaimall #city #balconyview #views

Is this the best room view of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai? ✨ The beautiful 5-Star @addressdubaimall is located in the heart of Downtown Dubai - offering panoramic views of the city with the iconic Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain Show taking centre stage.

🌟 Inside Tip: Even if you’re not a hotel guest, you can dine at The Restaurant. The terrace offers stunning views of the city across the infinity pool. The Twilight Brunch is a must-try!

🌟 @addressdubaimall (Ambassador Suite)
📍 Downtown Dubai

TAG someone who would love this view 👇

#dubai #downtowndubai #burjkhalifa #skyline #dubaifountainshow #dubaimall #city #balconyview #views
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Your Dubai Travel Guide: Festive Edition. 🎄✨ Heading to the Emirate this holiday season? Save our recommendations, from the best spots to spend Christmas Eve, to the most festive things to do in the city with friends and family.XMAS EVE:🎄@rivierabyjeanimbert
@addressdubaimall
@lpmdubai
@filiadubai
@addressskyview
@kokobayuae
@shimmersdubaiXMAS DAY:🎁@theguilddubai
@themainedxb Christmas Brunch
@addressbeachresort Festive Brunch
@atlantistheroyal Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
@westindubai Bubbalicious Brunch
@papasdubai Christmas Brunch
@palazzoversacedubai Christmas BrunchNYE: ✨@atlantistheroyal
@tagomagodubai
@surfclubdubai
@asiaasiauae
@zetaseventyseven
@celavidubai
@urlaSHOPPING: 🛍️@thedubaimall
@malloftheemirates
@dubaihillsmall
@dubaigoldsouk
@soukalbahardubaiFESTIVE TO DO: 🎅@madinatjumeirah Xmas Market
@theirishvillagedubai Xmas Market
@globalvillageuae
@expocitydubai Winter City
@winter.district
@skidxb
Festive Afternoon Tea @addressdowntown or @rafflespalmdubai
@auraskypool.dubai Xmas Movie Night
@zerogravitydubai Xmas Movie Night
@jumeirahalqasr Balloons at the Palace
Dinner and a show at @showhousedubai or @dreamdubaiofficial
Watch The Nutcracker @dubaioperaSAVE for later 📌#travelguide #christmas #dubailife #visitdubai #dubai #festive #christmastime #dubaichristmas #travelguide

Your Dubai Travel Guide: Festive Edition. 🎄✨ Heading to the Emirate this holiday season? Save our recommendations, from the best spots to spend Christmas Eve, to the most festive things to do in the city with friends and family.

XMAS EVE:🎄

@rivierabyjeanimbert
@addressdubaimall
@lpmdubai
@filiadubai
@addressskyview
@kokobayuae
@shimmersdubai

XMAS DAY:🎁

@theguilddubai
@themainedxb Christmas Brunch
@addressbeachresort Festive Brunch
@atlantistheroyal Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
@westindubai Bubbalicious Brunch
@papasdubai Christmas Brunch
@palazzoversacedubai Christmas Brunch

NYE: ✨

@atlantistheroyal
@tagomagodubai
@surfclubdubai
@asiaasiauae
@zetaseventyseven
@celavidubai
@urla

SHOPPING: 🛍️

@thedubaimall
@malloftheemirates
@dubaihillsmall
@dubaigoldsouk
@soukalbahardubai

FESTIVE TO DO: 🎅

@madinatjumeirah Xmas Market
@theirishvillagedubai Xmas Market
@globalvillageuae
@expocitydubai Winter City
@winter.district
@skidxb
Festive Afternoon Tea @addressdowntown or @rafflespalmdubai
@auraskypool.dubai Xmas Movie Night
@zerogravitydubai Xmas Movie Night
@jumeirahalqasr Balloons at the Palace
Dinner and a show at @showhousedubai or @dreamdubaiofficial
Watch The Nutcracker @dubaiopera

SAVE for later 📌

#travelguide #christmas #dubailife #visitdubai #dubai #festive #christmastime #dubaichristmas #travelguide
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The best sunset views in Dubai 🤩✨Have you visited the latest edition to the Dorchester Collection? @thelanadubai offers 5-star luxury in the heart of the city - with stunning views of Downtown Dubai.Outdoor dining options:
@rivierabyjeanimbert
@highsocietyatthelana
The Veranda
The Gallery Terrace🌟 Inside Tip: Head to The Gallery Terrace at sunset for relaxed dining or drinks (as seen in video).#thelana #thedorchester #luxuryhotel #sunset #skyline #dubai #burjkhalifa #downtowndubai

The best sunset views in Dubai 🤩✨Have you visited the latest edition to the Dorchester Collection? @thelanadubai offers 5-star luxury in the heart of the city - with stunning views of Downtown Dubai.

Outdoor dining options:
@rivierabyjeanimbert
@highsocietyatthelana
The Veranda
The Gallery Terrace

🌟 Inside Tip: Head to The Gallery Terrace at sunset for relaxed dining or drinks (as seen in video).

#thelana #thedorchester #luxuryhotel #sunset #skyline #dubai #burjkhalifa #downtowndubai
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Stayed at the most beautiful hotel in Dublin 🫶✨ Located in characterful Georgian Quarter, the Art Deco inspired @theleinsterdublin offers the ultimate winter stay, perfect for a romantic getaway or cosy weekend trip.The Room:
We stayed in The Corner Room. All 55 rooms create a home away from home feel, with bespoke furnishings and rich colours to create a cosy ambience. Our room included a king sized bed, bar area, living space, floor to ceiling windows (this room maximises on views, positioned on the corner of the hotel) a rainfall shower and Netflix for staying in.Dining:
The stunning @jeangeorgesdublin is positioned on the top floor of the hotel, offering stunning views of Dublin. You can dine here for breakfast, lunch and dinner while enjoying a variety of Irish Classics with French and Southeast Asian Flavours. The Vegan Bolognese and Parmesan Chicken were to die for!🌟 Inside Tip: Head to the sultry @collinsclubdublin for a slow afternoon or post dinner drink. The cocktail list is full of unique flavours and pairings.TAG who you’d take here 👇#theleinster #dublin #dublintodo #romanticstay #romantic #theholiday #luxuryhotel #wintergetaway #christmas

Stayed at the most beautiful hotel in Dublin 🫶✨ Located in characterful Georgian Quarter, the Art Deco inspired @theleinsterdublin offers the ultimate winter stay, perfect for a romantic getaway or cosy weekend trip.

The Room:
We stayed in The Corner Room. All 55 rooms create a home away from home feel, with bespoke furnishings and rich colours to create a cosy ambience. Our room included a king sized bed, bar area, living space, floor to ceiling windows (this room maximises on views, positioned on the corner of the hotel) a rainfall shower and Netflix for staying in.

Dining:
The stunning @jeangeorgesdublin is positioned on the top floor of the hotel, offering stunning views of Dublin. You can dine here for breakfast, lunch and dinner while enjoying a variety of Irish Classics with French and Southeast Asian Flavours. The Vegan Bolognese and Parmesan Chicken were to die for!

🌟 Inside Tip: Head to the sultry @collinsclubdublin for a slow afternoon or post dinner drink. The cocktail list is full of unique flavours and pairings.

TAG who you’d take here 👇

#theleinster #dublin #dublintodo #romanticstay #romantic #theholiday #luxuryhotel #wintergetaway #christmas
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