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Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and SpavsWaldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Both hotels are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa comes in at #17 in Dubai with positive reviews from 9 sources including Lonely Planet, Time Out and Travel + Leisure.
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
Frommer's
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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
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Gayot Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph Condé Nast Traveler Oyster
The Palm Jumeirah, Crescent East | PO Box 24988, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $286/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot "Indulging guests with signature Waldorf Astoria hospitality in an exotic Middle Eastern locale."
Travel + Leisure "The fashion set will appreciate that all 319 rooms are equipped with Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries, while the foodies in the group should head straight for Social by Heinz Beck." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This resort on Palm Jumeirah has large and luxurious rooms overlooking a private beach and an exclusive yet inviting vibe." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Dinner in a two-person cabana that seems to float above the pool; beds adorned in Egyptian cotton sateen linens; a stretch of private beachfront." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The luxury Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah is a large resort located on the east crescent of the Palm Jumeirah." Full review
