Burj Al ArabvsArmani Hotel
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah scores significantly higher than Armani Hotel Dubai. Burj Al Arab Jumeirah comes in at #5 in Dubai with positive reviews from 15 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Rough Guide and Insight Guides.
Burj Al Arab Show All Reviews
Jumeirah Beach Rd, P.O Box 74147, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $1,470/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The Burj is among the world's tallest... and most expensive hotels, certainly in first place for sheer over-the-top appeal." Full review
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A "pillow menu" lets you choose from 17 pillows and quilts to make for a decadent night's sleep.
Concierge
"Low-key it is not, with Rolls-Royce pickups at the airport, a rooftop helipad, and an entrance that denies mere plebeians the right to gawk."
Insight Guides
"A stay in this iconic ‘seven-star’ hotel offers the last word in opulence, with every mod-con and indulgence you could imagine... ranging from remote-control curtains to ‘pillow menus'."
Travel + Leisure
"This iconic, sail-shaped hotel—which soars 1,053 feet over the Persian Gulf, on an artificial island off Jumeirah Beach—literally epitomizes Dubai’s over-the-topness." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The interior is gaudy but the spectacular coastal views, especially from the Skyview Bar, make up for it."
Rough Guide
"A stay in this staggering hotel is the ultimate Dubaian luxury."
Time Out
"Welcome to the only seven-star hotel in the world. Okay, it’s officially a five-star hotel, but if there ever was a seven-star rating, the Burj Al Arab or ‘Tower of the Arabs’ would probably get it." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
""Feel like a sheikh in your own palace" at this sail-shaped Dubai landmark, where interiors are embellished with 24-karat gold and the atrium lobby rises some 600 feet." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Billing itself as the “world’s mostluxurious hotel,” Burj Al Arab is a destination unto itself." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Sets the bar for outsized luxury with Rolls Royce airport pickups, gold-plated iPads, and butler-serviced duplex suites equipped with beds with mirrored ceilings." Full review
Armani Hotel Show All Reviews
Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $392/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"In place of butlers, Armani-clad "lifestyle managers," summoned by phone or free Wi-Fi computer click, solve guest dilemmas such as where to hem a designer Abaya."
i
Which room to book: Some of the fifth-floor Armani Ambassador suites have vast balconies; otherwise, request a room with a view of the world's largest dancing fountain.
Lonely Planet
"It’s all understated elegance... the sophistication is further emphasised by Armani-branded everything." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The 2010-opened hotel occupies the underground level through floor 8 and floors 38 and 39 of the Burj Khalifa, and representing designer Giorgio Armani's debut as a hotelier." Full review
Time Out
"It looks rather slick and exudes a very masculine feel, with smooth stone and mahogany dominating Armani’s decor." Full review
Star Service
"As its name suggests, this is a sleek and fashionable hotel that is unlike most in Dubai because of its position in the towering Burj Khalifa complex." Full review
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Those looking for a snack can grab a quick bite at the deli and choose to dine in or take it to go.
Gayot
"Situated in the heart of downtown Dubai, this Armani Hotels & Resorts property is located within the tallest building in the world -- Burj Khalifa."
Condé Nast Traveler
"A counterpoint to the usual gold-leaf Orientalist style of luxe Dubai hotels, the rooms inject minimalism with mystery." Full review
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Tip: ask for a room with a balcony overlooking the Dubai Fountain.
The Telegraph
9.0
"The first hotel from fashion designer Giorgio Armani features spectacular views of Downtown Dubai from inside the world’s tallest tower." Full review
Fodor's
"Located in the world's tallest building, the Armani oozes style and sophistication." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Guestrooms occupy the first eight floors, plus levels 38 and 39 of the soaring 160-story tower; the hotel’s curving floor-to-ceiling windows show off panoramic views." Full review