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Address DowntownvsBab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
Both The Address Downtown Dubai and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa scores significantly better than The Address Downtown Dubai. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa ranks #17 in Dubai with recommendations from 6 sources such as Rough Guide, oyster.com and Travel + Leisure.
Address Downtown
Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Gayot
Lonely Planet
Independent
Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Dubai 9440, United Arab Emirates
From $320/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide "Occupying an eye-catching modern high-rise virtually in the shadow of the Burj Khalifa, this sleek new five-star is one of the most lavish in Dubai."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"The Address occupies 11 floors of a 63-story residential tower with views of the adjacent Burj Dubai, currently the world’s tallest building." Full review
Star Service "Beautifully polished glass chandeliers and artwork are seemingly at every turn with fresh flower arrangements punctuating the transitions between reception and lounge areas." Full review
Gayot "Located within the downtown Dubai development area, this 63 story hotel is minutes from the Dubai International Airport."
Lonely Planet "This hotel embodies everything Dubai has to offer: beauty, style, glamour and ambition." Full review
Independent "With the world’s largest shopping mall a short stroll from the lobby, shopaholics will be in their element at this 220-room, five-star hotel"
Best hotels in Dubai 2023: Where to stay for a luxurious break
February 17, 2023
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
