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Arabian Court at One&Only Royal MiragevsPalace Downtown
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Palace Downtown scores marginally higher than Arabian Court at One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai. Palace Downtown is ranked #27 in Dubai with accolades from 7 reviews such as Rough Guide, Concierge and Star Service.
Arabian Court at One&Only Royal Mirage
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Oyster Lonely Planet
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." Full review
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." Full review
Star Service "This Royal Mirage encompasses three boutique-hotels of various styles and proportions, all paying homage to Arab traditions." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Arabian Court at One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai is a luxury hotel with private beach access overlooking the Jumeirah Palm Islands." Full review
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" Full review
Palace Downtown Concierge
Rough Guide Star Service Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
Old Town Island, Downtown Dubai, Dubai 9770, United Arab Emirates
From $261/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Editor's Note: This property was the Sofitel The Palace The Old Town until fall 2008.
The "Old Town" is actually brand-new—a hotel, condo, and shopping complex built in Arabian..."
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When to go: November through March, to avoid the desert heat.
Rough Guide "One of the flagship properties of the vast Downtown Dubai development, this opulent, Arabian-themed “city-resort” offers a surreal contrast to the nearby Burj Khalifa."
Star Service "As an integral part of the Downtown Burj Dubai development, this hotel serves as the home base for a mix of leisure and business guests who bask in the shadows of Burj Khalifa." Full review
Travel + Leisure "From the razzle-dazzle entrance lined with towering palm trees to the pretty petal-filled pool in the lobby, The Palace hotel has no shortage of Arabian splendor." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Palace Downtown has more soul than many other Dubai hotels and the 242 spacious rooms and suites feature Middle-Eastern touches in the form of carved-wood panelling and rich fabrics." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "It sounds like a gimmick, but the architectural contrast is pleasing, and many of this hotel’s 242 rooms have breathtaking views of Dubai’s latest monument to hyperbole." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A successful blend of Old World class and Arabic aesthetics, the Palace appeals to those with refined tastes." Full review
