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Melia Desert Palm member of Melia CollectionvsArmani Hotel
Both properties are praised by professionals. Overall, Armani Hotel Dubai ranks slightly higher than Desert Palm Dubai. Armani Hotel Dubai comes in at 82 with endorsements from 10 reviewers like Concierge, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
Melia Desert Palm member of Melia Collection
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Time Out
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Michelin Guide
Al Awir Rd, PO Box 119171, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $179/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure "Opt for the royal seal of approval at HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein’s sprawling property that opened in Spring 2009 with 24 modern rooms on a former polo estate." Full review
Rough Guide "On the edge of Dubai, around twenty minutes’ drive from the city centre, the Desert Palm is a pleasantly laid-back suburban bolthole."
Time Out "Designed by resort specialists Per AQUUM, the remote Desert Palm (45 minutes from the city centre) offers chic luxury in the midst of perfectly manicured polo fields." Full review
Fodor's "A boutique hotel surrounded by verdant polo fields brings exclusivity to the Dubai desert at a price point that doesn't require cashing in your Fortune 500 stocks."
Lonely Planet "Feel the stresses nibbling at your psyche evaporate the moment you step inside this luxe boutique retreat a short drive south of town and set on a private polo estate."
Condé Nast Traveler "One of the city’s rare small hotels, this enclave of 26 suites and villas sits on a 150-acre polo estate whose verdant lawns feel far, far away from the cranes of Dubai." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Celebrating everything horse-related, this is a hotel, riding school and polo venue rolled into one." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Superlative service and seemingly endless facilities and activities await guests at Desert Palm Per Aquum Dubai hotel." Full review
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Our flight is a full one and we’re squeezed in next to the quintessential package holiday family – exactly the sort of travellers our friends had told us would be heading there, and whom I was hoping to avoid.
Michelin Guide "It's an oasis, a sedate resort-style experience with clean-lined modern villas surrounded by gardens, hedges, trees — greener than your average desert experience" Full review
Armani Hotel
Concierge Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Time Out
Star Service
Gayot Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph Fodor's
Afar Magazine 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 Telegraph9.0
"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
