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Dubai Marine Beach Resort & SpavsBab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
Both Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa and Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa are praised by writers. Overall, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is preferred by most writers compared to Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa scores 78 with accolades from 6 reviewers like Frommer's, oyster.com and Afar Magazine.
Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa
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Oyster
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Jumierah Beach Road, PO Box 5182, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $147/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "This holiday village of two-story whitewashed Andalucian-style buildings is an interesting contrast to the high-rise blocks and mega-resorts dominating the emirate."
Rough Guide "This attractive resort is best known for its superb array of bars and restaurants – a major draw for most visitors."
Oyster Upscale
"This upscale resort is made up of 33 low-rise villas... it has a private beach, which is surrounded by the hotel's myriad of restaurants, bars, and night clubs." Full review
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Guests can choose from three pools surrounded by lush greenery, including a kids' pool.
Lonely Planet "You'll sleep well at this compact beachside resort, with villas set among pools and tropical gardens; it's within earshot of the waves." Full review
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
Frommer's Rough Guide
Time Out Oyster
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Independent Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
International Endurance City, 308th Rd, P.O Box 8168, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $220/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Relaxation defines this enchanted desert resort, located 45 minutes outside Dubai near Endurance City." Full review
Rough Guide "Hidden out in the desert a 45-minute drive from the airport, this gorgeous resort occupies a wonderfully atmospheric replica Arabian fort."
Time Out "For a touch of old-style Arabia, without losing any modern comforts, desert resort Bab Al Shams is one of a kind." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"A popular, family-friendly resort and attracts a range of guests, including business travelers looking for something a bit different." Full review
Afar Magazine "The family-friendly Bab al Shams Desert Resort & Spa wraps around an oasis and looks out over gently rolling sand dunes that guests explore by 4x4, horse, camel, and mountain bike." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Meaning gateway to the sun, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is located in the desert outside of the city." Full review
Fodor's "Bab al Shams, translating as "doorway to the sun," is a five-star adobe brick oasis, a vision you'd expect to find on the edges of the Sahara desert, or perhaps as a set for a movie." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Escape big-city Dubai with a stay at Bab Al Shams, a low-slung desert resort modeled after an Arabian fort." Full review
Independent "There are desert adventures such as camel rides, falconry exhibitions and nature walks to enjoy...each of the rooms reflects the Middle East in its design, and provides guests with desert views"
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Lonely Planet "Resembling a fort and blending into the desertscape, Bab Al Shams is a tonic for escapists seeking to indulge their Arabian Nights fantasies" Full review
