Jumeirah Zabeel SarayvsArmani Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Armani Hotel Dubai ranks significantly higher than Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. Armani Hotel Dubai scores 82 with accolades from 10 sources such as Concierge, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
The Palm Jumeirah, Crescent Road West, PO Box 27722, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $191/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The richly brocaded suites and private villas have huge marble tubs in the bathrooms."
Condé Nast Traveler
"The opulent decor—think Delacroix meets Vanity Fair photo shoot—is especially evident in the men’s Turkish bath, where paintings of sheet-draped harem girls adorn the walls." Full review
Time Out
"Opulence pours from every wall and it feels grand, but slightly overwhelming, too – you wouldn’t want to walk into this place in scruffy shorts and flip flops." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With its ten restaurants, lavish on-site Turkish hammam, and stretch of private beach, guests can live like a sultan during their stay here." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"In many ways the 405-room Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is the epitome of the lavish hotels for which Dubai is famed." Full review
Lonely Planet
"With its domed ceiling, golden pillars and jewel-like lamps, Zabeel Saray’s lobby is as lavish and majestic as an Ottoman palace." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The look is Turkish, inspired by the Ottoman Empire...ten restaurants, ten tennis courts, a gym, spa, pool and hammam, and it’s clear there’s no physical need that could possibly go unmet here." 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
i
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