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Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & SpavsGrand Hyatt Dubai
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Grand Hyatt Dubai ranks slightly higher than Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort. Grand Hyatt Dubai has a TripExpert Score of 86 with approval from 11 reviews such as Time Out, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
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East Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $223/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service "Located on the eastern side of the famous, man-made Palm Jumeirah island, this Anantara property is one of the most exclusive around." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The Anantara is certainly one of Dubai's prettier resorts, and it caters well to both romancing couples and families with kids." Full review
Gayot "A prime beachfront location includes infinity and lagoon-style swimming pools, tennis court, workout facilities and kids and teen clubs."
Travel + Leisure "Offering the only over water villas in the Middle East, this 293-room Thai-inspired oasis is located on the eastern crescent of Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Be sure to raise a glass at sunset at Lotus Bar, have a private dining experience on the private jetty and book an Arabian pearl facial to round off your sea-inspired stay." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This resort hotel on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah has a vast spa and a combination of lagoon rooms and villas, some over water." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Set on a stretch of private golden sand, child-friendly Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort’s rooms and villas are decked out in sleek Siam style." Full review
Jetsetter "Brand new resort on Dubai’s Palm Islands, with a private beach, multiple restaurants and soon-to-open spa." Full review
Independent "If you’re looking to push the boat out and stay out of the city’s busier areas, Anantara The Palm is the perfect hideaway"
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December 16, 2021
Grand Hyatt Dubai
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Time Out Star Service Oyster Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
Al Qutaeyat Road, PO Box 7978, Dubai 7978, United Arab Emirates
From $136/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This is a great place for those looking to keep in shape, with an extensive spa, tennis center with professional instructors, squash courts, jogging track, and sprawling outdoor and indoor pools." Full review
Fodor's "As Bur Dubai's largest hotel, with a colossal 600 rooms and almost 200 serviced apartments, this property makes a real statement." Full review
Insight Guides "A rare resort-type hotel in the centre of the city, the 674-room Grand Hyatt lies roughly halfway between the airport and Sheikh Zayed Road."
Lonely Planet "The vast white-marble lobby at this hulking resort re-creates a tropical rainforest, with dhow hulls hanging from the ceiling." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This massive property may have marvellous views over Creekside Park across to the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, but it’s easy to let the myriad attractions within the hotel distract you."
Rough Guide "This colossus of a hotel – the second biggest in Dubai, with 674 rooms spread over sixteen floors – is grand in every sense."
Time Out "Grand Hyatt Dubai towers over the edge of Dubai's historic creek and has one of the biggest lobbies we’ve seen." Full review
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Be sure to book one on higher floors if you want the best views of the city.
Star Service "This hotel's striking 16-floor facade dominates the Bur Dubai side of the Khor Dubai waterway, next to Al Garhoud Bridge." Full review
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Management here seems to struggle with the high number of guests, which sometimes leaves special requests falling by the wayside.
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Despite its luxury amenities... in the heart of Dubai's commercial city center, the GrandHyatt Dubai is not as expensive as might be expected." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Overlooking Dubai Creek in the Bur Dubai district, the Grand Hyatt has 674 guest rooms and suites with city views, as well as luxury apartments." Full review
