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Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa vs Arabian Court at One&Only Royal Mirage
Both Arabian Court at One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa ranks slightly better than Arabian Court at One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 84 with positive reviews from 9 reviews including Rough Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
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International Endurance City, 308th Rd, P.O Box 8168, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $220 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Relaxation defines this enchanted desert resort, located 45 minutes outside Dubai near Endurance City."
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Rough Guide
"Hidden out in the desert a 45-minute drive from the airport, this gorgeous resort occupies a wonderfully atmospheric replica Arabian fort."
Time Out
"For a touch of old-style Arabia, without losing any modern comforts, desert resort Bab Al Shams is one of a kind."
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Oyster
Luxury
"A popular, family-friendly resort and attracts a range of guests, including business travelers looking for something a bit different."
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Afar Magazine
"The family-friendly Bab al Shams Desert Resort & Spa wraps around an oasis and looks out over gently rolling sand dunes that guests explore by 4x4, horse, camel, and mountain bike."
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Travel + Leisure
"Meaning gateway to the sun, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is located in the desert outside of the city."
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Fodor's
"Bab al Shams, translating as "doorway to the sun," is a five-star adobe brick oasis, a vision you'd expect to find on the edges of the Sahara desert, or perhaps as a set for a movie."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Escape big-city Dubai with a stay at Bab Al Shams, a low-slung desert resort modeled after an Arabian fort."
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Independent
"There are desert adventures such as camel rides, falconry exhibitions and nature walks to enjoy...each of the rooms reflects the Middle East in its design, and provides guests with desert views"
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Lonely Planet
"Resembling a fort and blending into the desertscape, Bab Al Shams is a tonic for escapists seeking to indulge their Arabian Nights fantasies"
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Arabian Court at One&Only Royal Mirage
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Al Sufouh Road, Jumeirah Beach, PO Box 37252, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $509 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"One of the city's most established and romantic resorts, this comprises three separate hotels in one heavily landscaped 150-acre complex."
Fodor's
"Your eyes aren't playing tricks on you—this beautiful Arabian-style resort keeps stacking up the awards for quality... attracts honeymooners and couples."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A class act all around... all rooms face the sea, are tastefully furnished and shine with thoughtful feel-at-home touches such as supremely comfortable beds."
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Travel + Leisure
"A kind of über-Arabian fantasia built in the style of an ancient palace and fortress, the Royal Mirage occupies prime Dubai real estate."
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Star Service
"This Royal Mirage encompasses three boutique-hotels of various styles and proportions, all paying homage to Arab traditions."
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Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Arabian Court at One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai is a luxury hotel with private beach access overlooking the Jumeirah Palm Islands."
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Lonely Planet
"Not the newest resort but still a class act all around, the Royal Mirage consists of the Moorish-style Palace, the romantic Arabian Court and the ultra-discreet Residence & Spa hideaway"
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