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Burj Al ArabvsDusit Thani Dubai
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is the choice of most professionals compared to Dusit Thani Dubai. Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is ranked #5 in Dubai with accolades from 15 reviews such as Rough Guide, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Burj Al Arab
Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
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Jumeirah Beach Rd, P.O Box 74147, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $1,470/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The Burj is among the world's tallest... and most expensive hotels, certainly in first place for sheer over-the-top appeal." Full review
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A "pillow menu" lets you choose from 17 pillows and quilts to make for a decadent night's sleep.
Concierge "Low-key it is not, with Rolls-Royce pickups at the airport, a rooftop helipad, and an entrance that denies mere plebeians the right to gawk."
Insight Guides "A stay in this iconic ‘seven-star’ hotel offers the last word in opulence, with every mod-con and indulgence you could imagine... ranging from remote-control curtains to ‘pillow menus'."
Travel + Leisure "This iconic, sail-shaped hotel—which soars 1,053 feet over the Persian Gulf, on an artificial island off Jumeirah Beach—literally epitomizes Dubai’s over-the-topness." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The interior is gaudy but the spectacular coastal views, especially from the Skyview Bar, make up for it."
Rough Guide "A stay in this staggering hotel is the ultimate Dubaian luxury."
Time Out "Welcome to the only seven-star hotel in the world. Okay, it’s officially a five-star hotel, but if there ever was a seven-star rating, the Burj Al Arab or ‘Tower of the Arabs’ would probably get it." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler ""Feel like a sheikh in your own palace" at this sail-shaped Dubai landmark, where interiors are embellished with 24-karat gold and the atrium lobby rises some 600 feet." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"Billing itself as the “world’s mostluxurious hotel,” Burj Al Arab is a destination unto itself." Full review
Afar Magazine "Sets the bar for outsized luxury with Rolls Royce airport pickups, gold-plated iPads, and butler-serviced duplex suites equipped with beds with mirrored ceilings." Full review
Dusit Thani Dubai Frommer's
Fodor's DK Eyewitness Time Out
Star Service Oyster
133 Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This outstanding Thai hotel (formerly the Dusit Dubai) remains one of Dubai's best, offering sumptuous accommodations and refined service." Full review
Fodor's "This Thai hotel group brings more than a touch of its homeland to this 5-star property."
DK Eyewitness "What sets the Dusit apart is its gentle welcoming Thai hospitality, from the “Sawadee-ka” greeting to the Thai canapés."
Time Out "From the Asian-chic rooms to the smart sarong-wearing staff, the Dusit Thani is a slick and professional environment." Full review
Star Service "This delightful hotel sits at the end of a long row of skyscrapers in the neighborhood with the famous towering Burj Khalifa just over a block away." Full review
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This is also the scene of the popular Friday brunch where numerous live cooking stations take over the champagne lounge area, and guests can pick and choose their delicacies and sit in any of the restaurants.
Oyster Upscale
"Many of the 321 rooms feature Burj Khalifa views and all have contemporary Thai-inspired decor and include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. " Full review
