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Atlantis The PalmvsXVA Art Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. Overall, XVA Art Hotel ranks slightly higher than Atlantis, The Palm. XVA Art Hotel comes in at 90 with endorsements from 12 sources like Insight Guides, Afar Magazine and Condé Nast Traveler.
Atlantis The Palm
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Fodor's
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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 Telegraph8.0
"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
XVA Art Hotel Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's
Insight Guides DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure Oyster The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Al Fahidi Quarter, formerly Bastakiya, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $68/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Frommer's "Inside the Bastakiya old quarter area, XVA is one of the best inexpensive finds in Dubai." Full review
Concierge "Artsy expatriates are drawn to XVA, especially on a Wednesday, when it plays host to offbeat art-house films and lectures."
Fodor's "Dubai's first boutique hotel still has a faithful following of trendy guests, and it's easy to see why." Full review
Insight Guides "No other paid accommodation in Dubai can compete with the XVA Gallery’s authentic Arabian offering."
DK Eyewitness "This elegant hotel in a restored courtyard house is full of atmosphere. The stylish hotel rooms are minimalist in design."
Rough Guide "One of Dubai’s very few genuine heritage hotels, this atmospheric gallery-cum-café has seven guest rooms tucked away around the back of a fine old Bastakiya house."
Afar Magazine "There is a running trail along Dubai Creek and the hotel can recommend nearby beaches, and fitness centers at all price points." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Owned and operated by the XVA Gallery, the XVA Hotel is located in the Bastakiya district." Full review
Oyster Mid-Range
"The mid-range XVA Art Hotel packs a whole lot of art into a small boutique hotel -- not a common feat in mega-hotel loving Dubai." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Arty Arabian minimalism." Full review
