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Burj Al ArabvsLe Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark
Both properties are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is the choice of most reviewers compared to Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina. Burj Al Arab Jumeirah scores 91 with accolades from 15 reviewers including Time Out, DK Eyewitness and The Telegraph.
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
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark Frommer's DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Time Out
Star Service Oyster
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Al Sufouh Road, Po Box 213 084, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $143/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This family-friendly beach resort boasts outstanding recreational facilities and is a personal favorite." Full review
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Try to get a guest room with a sea view.
DK Eyewitness "Indulge in a wide range of beach activities and water sports from windsurfing and wakeboarding to sailing and deep-sea fishing."
Rough Guide "The real selling points are the superb grounds and big swathe of beach, one of the largest of any of the marina hotels – good for families on vacation."
Time Out "The hotel has a prime location on a decent stretch of beach and the kids’ club here is excellent with a full range of activities." Full review
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Weekends at Barasti can be especially raucous, so if you’re travelling with your family, request a room as far away from the noise as possible or you’ll be awake listening to revellers right up until the early hours of the morning.
Star Service "This oceanfront palace is a modern blend of hip, contemporary style with resortlike energy and traditional hospitality." Full review
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Management is difficult to reach, leaving those with individual requests behind at times.
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"This 220-room Meridienhotel is an upmarket, family-friendly resort set on Dubai's largestprivate white-sand beach." Full review
Fodor's "This old dame might seem a little tired, but there's still plenty of reasons to stay here." Full review
Lonely Planet "Twinned with the Westin, this beachfront hotel is nirvana for active types." Full review
