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Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and SpavsLe Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark
Both Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa and Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina are praised by travel writers. Overall, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa ranks marginally better than Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 84 with recommendations from 9 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Afar Magazine and Rough Guide.
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
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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
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark Frommer's
DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Time Out
Star Service Oyster Fodor's Lonely Planet
Al Sufouh Road, Po Box 213 084, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $143/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This family-friendly beach resort boasts outstanding recreational facilities and is a personal favorite." Full review
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Try to get a guest room with a sea view.
DK Eyewitness "Indulge in a wide range of beach activities and water sports from windsurfing and wakeboarding to sailing and deep-sea fishing."
Rough Guide "The real selling points are the superb grounds and big swathe of beach, one of the largest of any of the marina hotels – good for families on vacation."
Time Out "The hotel has a prime location on a decent stretch of beach and the kids’ club here is excellent with a full range of activities." Full review
i
Weekends at Barasti can be especially raucous, so if you’re travelling with your family, request a room as far away from the noise as possible or you’ll be awake listening to revellers right up until the early hours of the morning.
Star Service "This oceanfront palace is a modern blend of hip, contemporary style with resortlike energy and traditional hospitality." Full review
i
Management is difficult to reach, leaving those with individual requests behind at times.
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"This 220-room Meridienhotel is an upmarket, family-friendly resort set on Dubai's largestprivate white-sand beach." Full review
Fodor's "This old dame might seem a little tired, but there's still plenty of reasons to stay here." Full review
Lonely Planet "Twinned with the Westin, this beachfront hotel is nirvana for active types." Full review
