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Swissotel Al Murooj DubaivsBab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa and Roda Al Murooj are both highly recommended by experts. On balance, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa scores significantly higher than Roda Al Murooj. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa ranks #17 in Dubai with accolades from 9 sources including Lonely Planet, Time Out and Frommer's.
Swissotel Al Murooj Dubai
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out
Star Service
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Al Saffa St., PO Box 117546, Dubai 117546, United Arab Emirates
From $95/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness "Regular guests like the comfortable rooms and personable but professional service, while expats have taken a liking to the many relaxed restaurants and cafés on site."
Rough Guide "In a handy location between Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai Mall, this sprawling establishment feels more like a traditional resort than a business hotel."
Time Out "Literally opposite Dubai Mall, the hotel’s a great family base for exploring all that the city has to offer." Full review
Star Service "Designed to capture the feel of an urban oasis, this hotel's exterior takes on a tropical feel that carries into a sophisticated interior." Full review
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Registration is quick and efficient, although staffers are known to mistakenly overlook special requests on occasion.
Lonely Planet "Although catering largely for a business clientele, the Al-Murooj also has plenty in store for leisure travellers, including several pools, a resort-style layout and a fine fitness centre." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Situated in the heart of downtown Dubai, Roda Al Murooj is an upscale hotel housed within a large leisure complex that's located a 10-minute walk from the Dubai Mall." 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
