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Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and SpavsGrosvenor House, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai
Grosvenor House Dubai and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa are both recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Grosvenor House Dubai scores significantly better than Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa. Grosvenor House Dubai is ranked #3 in Dubai with endorsements from 12 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Star Service.
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
Frommer's
Rough Guide
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Oyster
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Travel + Leisure
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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
Grosvenor House, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Time Out
Star Service Oyster
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Al Sufouh Road, Dubai Marina, Dubai 118500, United Arab Emirates
From $177/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Impeccable staff... The sleek hotel interior blends Arabian touches with an ultra-contemporary design, and is among Dubai's most stylish." Full review
Concierge "Very much a chic city hotel rather than a resort, the room decor is minimalist in chocolate browns, dark woods, and gleaming marble with huge plasma-screen TVs."
Fodor's "This hotel is a hit with the twenty- and thirtysomething fashionistas and young wealthy Arabs."
Travel + Leisure "Overlooking Dubai Marina, the Grosvenor House Dubai is located in the city's Jumeirah district." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The well-appointed rooms at this swanky hotel are spacious with stunning marina or sea views."
Rough Guide "The entire hotel is a model of contemporary cool, from the suave public areas right through to the elegantly furnished rooms."
Time Out "The hotel has a range of rooms and suites, while the staff and management really are a credit to the hotel." Full review
Star Service "Opened with the aspiration of becoming the "lifestyle hub of Dubai." The stylish accommodations and the affiliation with successful European restaurant and bar concepts certainly help." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"One of Dubai’s most iconic hotels... the hotel’s famous restaurant and nightclub offering some of the best food and nightlife in Dubai." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Grosvenor House, close to Jumeirah beach (but not right on the sand) is a luxurious Dubai hotel with a colossal lobby, plush rooms and plenty of fine dining restaurants." Full review
