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JA Palm Tree CourtvsBab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. Overall, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa ranks significantly higher than JA Palm Tree Court. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 84 with accolades from 9 sources like Fodor's, Rough Guide and Afar Magazine.
JA Palm Tree Court
Fodor's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Tariq Bin Ziyad Rd, PO Box 9255, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $245/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "Sharing the 128 acres of the Jebel Ali Resort and Club, the Palm Trees Court and Spa offers a private beachside oasis surrounded by lush greenery."
Oyster All-Inclusive
"The 208-suite luxury JA Palm Tree Court offers enormous rooms in a villa-style setting within beautifully landscaped grounds along a private beach." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A stylish all-suite resort set on a pristine beach with lush gardens, several pools, multiple restaurants and a raft of activities." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "An all-inclusive family resort on the outskirts of Dubai's city center." 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
