Atlantis The PalmvsDusit Thani Dubai
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Atlantis, The Palm scores significantly better than Dusit Thani Dubai. Atlantis, The Palm comes in at 87 with praise from 10 reviewers such as Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Rough Guide.
Atlantis The Palm Show All Reviews
Crescent Road, The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $251/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Although it's terribly expensive... the Atlantis is a fantasy for children and families, with water activities in every direction." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located at the top of the Palm Jumeirah this vast complex has a wide choice of rooms, most with views over the gulf."
Rough Guide
"This vast new mega-resort... is one of the most spectacular places to stay in Dubai, and literally has everything."
Star Service
"Billed as the first entertainment-integrated resort, the Atlantis aims at redefining tourism, a goal visible upon entrance." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The 114-acre Atlantis Dubai is, like the Atlantis Bahamas, an oversize extravaganza." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This underwater-themed resort boasts a crowd-pleasing waterpark, two pools and nearly a mile of man-made beach." Full review
Fodor's
"Nobody thought the Burj al Arab could be surpassed for their colorful take on five-star lavishness until Atlantis came along." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The 1,539-room Atlantis, the Palm, is one of Dubai’s top family-friendly hotels, thanks to its massive water park and extensive aquarium." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Ramps up the amenities with a giant aquarium housing 65,000 sea creatures... a water park, a designer-brand-only shopping mall, nightclubs, belly dancers, and four big-name-chef restaurants." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Atlantis Hotel is the focal point of Dubai's giant cluster of man-made isthmuses that jut out into the Persian Gulf." Full review
Dusit Thani Dubai
133 Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This outstanding Thai hotel (formerly the Dusit Dubai) remains one of Dubai's best, offering sumptuous accommodations and refined service." Full review
Fodor's
"This Thai hotel group brings more than a touch of its homeland to this 5-star property."
DK Eyewitness
"What sets the Dusit apart is its gentle welcoming Thai hospitality, from the “Sawadee-ka” greeting to the Thai canapés."
Time Out
"From the Asian-chic rooms to the smart sarong-wearing staff, the Dusit Thani is a slick and professional environment." Full review
Star Service
"This delightful hotel sits at the end of a long row of skyscrapers in the neighborhood with the famous towering Burj Khalifa just over a block away." Full review
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This is also the scene of the popular Friday brunch where numerous live cooking stations take over the champagne lounge area, and guests can pick and choose their delicacies and sit in any of the restaurants.
Oyster
Upscale
"Many of the 321 rooms feature Burj Khalifa views and all have contemporary Thai-inspired decor and include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. " Full review