Sunday Luxury Creek Premier in the UAE is the World’s Most Expensive Hotel

August 2013 – Sunday Luxury Creek Premier, located in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, is officially the most expensive hotel in the world. That is the main takeaway of an exclusive new survey conducted by Luxury-Hotels.com, which highlights the growing demand for ultra-exclusive and opulent global travel.

The comprehensive survey compared the rates of premium luxury hotels around the globe for August 2013, universally recognized as the main summer holiday month. After carefully looking at the lowest average rates available for double occupancy, the site drew up a definitive list of the most luxurious hotels in the world, putting the Middle Eastern sanctuary of Sunday Luxury Creek Premier firmly in the top spot.

One night at this exclusive Dubai resort costs a staggering $5,765 USD per couple. Offering unparalleled luxury and breathtaking skyline views, visitors experience the absolute peak of modern hospitality and premium amenities.

That exceptional overnight rate positions the property ahead of the second-place finisher, the spectacular Villa Escape Burasari. Situated in Phuket, Thailand, a one-night stay at this number two resort averages $5,307, closely followed by Turkey's Sun Heaven Otel at $5,102 per night.

Interestingly, the 2013 list features a highly diverse mix of global destinations. While Asian and Middle Eastern properties dominate the top spots, African safari lodges like the Ngorongoro Lodge in Tanzania and European alpine retreats like Hotel Montchalet in Italy also make a strong showing inside the Top 10.

The World's 10 Most Expensive Hotels (August 2013)

Here are the world's 10 most expensive hotels. The rates listed reflect the average nightly price a couple has to spend to stay at each respective resort for the period spanning August 1–31, 2013:

Rank	Name of Hotel	Location	Minimum Rate
1.	Sunday Luxury Creek Premier	Dubai, United Arab Emirates	$5,765
2.	Villa Escape Burasari	Phuket, Thailand	$5,307
3.	Sun Heaven Otel	Antalya Province, Turkey	$5,102
4.	Four Seasons Resort Bali At Sayan	Bali, Indonesia	$4,221
5.	Andara Resort Villas	Phuket, Thailand	$1,887
6.	Ngorongoro Lodge Member Of Melia Collection - The Leading Hotels Of The World	Arusha, Tanzania	$1,800
7.	The Lodge At Bow Lake	Alberta, Canada	$932
8.	Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac	Quebec, Canada	$744
9.	Gran Melia Arusha	Arusha, Tanzania	$675
10.	Hotel Montchalet	Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	$671

The Expanding Definition of Global Luxury

The 2013 rankings underscore a truly globalized landscape for ultra-luxury travel. While remote private islands have traditionally commanded the highest premiums, the emergence of opulent urban resorts in Dubai and exclusive villas in Southeast Asia demonstrates that high-end travelers are increasingly paying top dollar for a wider variety of experiences. Whether it's an immersive cultural retreat in Bali or a high-end safari lodge in Tanzania, the definition of luxury continues to expand beyond conventional borders, blending world-class amenities with unique local charm.

About the Methodology:

The survey was conducted in June/July 2013. For all luxury hotels, the lowest available price, on average, a couple has to spend to stay at the respective resorts was established for the month of August 2013. Only such resorts hosting a minimum of 20 people were considered. The rates were taken from the respective hotels' websites, were requested by phone or were drawn from the leading hotel-booking sites. In all cases, the lowest available price was used in tabulating the results.