Which Dubai hotels are worst for bringing a companion?

Very small boutique hotels where every face is noticed. Budget hotels in Deira where lobby security may question visitors. Hotels with strict guest registration policies that require visitor IDs at reception. Some serviced apartments have intercoms that require you to pre-register visitors with building management. The safest choices are large five star hotels in Marina, Downtown, JBR, and DIFC where hundreds of visitors pass through the lobby daily and nobody gets a second glance. See our hotel guide for specific recommendations.