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The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai vs Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa

Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai scores significantly higher than Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa. The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai has a TripExpert Score of 86 with approval from 11 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
8 / 10
Jumeirah Beach Residence, JBR, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $436 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Service here is superb - they even have a technology butler who can attend to any of your IT problems." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"While the Dubai Marina's huge yellow skyscrapers now dwarf this hotel, it still manages to feel like a calm, private retreat."
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Make sure you don't miss the excellent afternoon tea.
Fodor's Fodor's
"This hotel's international reputation for high quality and exquisite service continue at its beachfront property in Dubai." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This sumptuous hotel lives up to the reputation of this renowned chain, with lots of marble, chandeliers, Persian carpets and fresh flowers everywhere."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Set in a low-rise, Tuscan-style ochre building this very stylish establishment is one of the classiest and most expensive in the city."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Modeled on a low-rise Mediterranean villa with extensive gardens, this 14-year-old resort in the Dubai Marina also displays Islamic design elements." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"The first luxury resort on Jumeirah Beach, the Ritz-Carlton now sits amid booming development of the Dubai Marina complex." Full review
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Unfortunately, the renovations have thrown off the staff a bit, causing several to miss or even ignore special requests.
Gayot Gayot
"Located in the heart of the new Dubai Marina and directly on a white sand beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is a great way to experience this cosmopolitan city."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A bit of traditional amidst the glitz and glamour of Dubai, the Mediterranean-themed Ritz-Carlton has 138 guest rooms and suites overlooking the Arabian Gulf in the Dubai Marina district." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"In a metropolis well versed in excess, Dubai’s Ritz-Carlton delivers luxury with elegant restraint." Full review
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Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa
Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa
8 / 10
Al Fahidi Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $49 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Located across the street from the Dubai Museum, this is one of the city's best-value four-star hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The fine views from the Arabian Courtyard are some of Dubai’s most fascinating. The Arabianinspired rooms are spacious and the staff is friendly."
Time Out Time Out
"The Arabian Courtyard is so heavily themed on the heritage angle that you’ll be surprised to discover it’s one of the city’s newer hotels." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The interior has an Arabian style, and the rooms are pleasing to the eye with ornate fretwork, wooden headboards, mirrors, tables and chairs, and wooden floors." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Ideal for those who prefer authentic Middle Eastern hustle and bustle over the five-star luxuries of new Dubai." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Located opposite the Dubai Museum, this hotel is an excellent launch pad for city explorers." Full review