,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(55.13347,25.0995)/55.182380229234695,24.958240930549298,8.617484591298037/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and SpavsOne&Only The Palm
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, One&Only The Palm Dubai is preferred by most reviewers compared to Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa. One&Only The Palm Dubai has a TripExpert Score of 85 with recommendations from 10 reviews such as Hideaway Report, Mr & Mrs Smith and Concierge.
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"
Best hotels in Dubai 2023: Where to stay for a luxurious break
February 17, 2023
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
One&Only The Palm
Concierge Travel + Leisure
Star Service Lonely Planet Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report Oyster Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai 114843, United Arab Emirates
From $1,005/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge "The nine sea-facing mansions have vast rooms off a central courtyard; rooms in mansion No. 9 offer both beach and city views."
Travel + Leisure "You could be anywhere in the world of luxury island resorts, but in fact this modern Arabian fantasy is located at one end of the crescent that tops the man-made extravaganza of the Palm Jumeirah." Full review
i
Book a junior suite in Palm Beach Mansion 6, which has a private pool and beach access.
Star Service "Joining the other deluxe properties on this man-made island, One&Only offers its distinctive luxury at one of the area's smallest hotels." Full review
i
Room service, like most any other request, operates on the guest's timetable.
Lonely Planet "The stunning Dubai skyline looms across the Gulf, yet this romantic and megaposh gem offers a complete retreat from the city." Full review
Afar Magazine "One&Only The Palm’s prime position on the tip of the outer breakwater—plus thriving starfish and transplanted mature palm trees—make the beach here feel at once natural and private." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"One&Only The Palm is one of Dubai’s most secluded and seductive beachside resorts." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "The One&Only The Palm resort has extra large rooms, spectacular city views, seaside swimming pools and all the luxuries you need for a top-class UAE vacation." Full review
Hideaway Report93.0
"Glamorous seaside resort on an artificial island, opposite the dramatic Marina district." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"Situated on the Palm Jumeirah, this luxury resort has a quiet, private feel -- plus an enviable beachfront locale -- which is not an easy feat in the busy city of Dubai." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"This resort compound of modern, sea-facing mansions... private villas, and a restaurant wing... backed by a beautiful pool garden occupies the best position on the man-made Palm Jumeirah island." Full review
