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Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and SpavsDusit Thani Dubai
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa ranks slightly higher than Dusit Thani Dubai. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 84 with positive reviews from 9 sources like Oyster, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Time Out
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Independent
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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
Dusit Thani Dubai Frommer's Fodor's
DK Eyewitness Time Out
Star Service Oyster
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
