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Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and SpavsThe Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
Both The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa are endorsed by experts. Overall, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa comes in at 84 with positive reviews from 9 reviews such as Oyster, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Fodor's Oyster Condé Nast Traveler Afar Magazine
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Al Sufouh Road, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $198/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "The top choice for water sports enthusiasts, this sophisticated beach resort sits next to the yacht harbour and aesthetically is a cross between a sheikh’s summer palace and an Italian palazzo." Full review
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DK Eyewitness "This elegant addition to Dubai’s five-star coastline boasts spectacular views over the Arabian Gulf."
Rough Guide "The newest of the beachside marina hotels, the Westin is a strong contender for the fiercely contested prize of Dubai’s tackiest hotel."
Fodor's "The first Westin resort in Dubai is a welcome addition to the burgeoning beach resort scene on Dubai's coastline."
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort is a grand, luxury-level property set in the south of Dubai between the Marina and Jumeirah Beach Districts." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi's elegant and vast lobby is truly grand with plush furnishings, fresh flowers, and a sunlit atrium." Full review
Afar Magazine "Offering spacious rooms with a great choice of restaurants on an exceptionally beautiful shoreline. Enjoy water sports, spa and Westin® Kids Club." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This fun, family-friendly resort on Jumeirah Beach is designed to keep you in situ with five pools, 11 restaurants and bars, a water-sports centre and a serene spa." Full review
Lonely Planet "A top choice for water sports enthusiasts, this sophisticated beach resort feels like a cross between a Middle Eastern summer palace and an Italian palazzo" Full review
