Raffles DubaivsCoral Dubai Deira Hotel
Coral Dubai Deira Hotel and Raffles Dubai are both rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Raffles Dubai ranks significantly higher than Coral Dubai Deira Hotel. Raffles Dubai comes in at 94 with praise from 12 reviewers including oyster.com, DK Eyewitness and The Telegraph.
Raffles Dubai Show All Reviews
Sheikh Rashid Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $327/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This pyramid-shape luxury property is attached to Wafi City shopping mall and merges Asian style with an Egyptian aesthetic." Full review
Concierge
"The external kitsch conceals some of Dubai's largest, most stylish hotel rooms, all 248 loftlike in feel with oversized terrace balconies."
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When to go: November through March, to avoid the desert heat.
Fodor's
"The crowning glory of Wafi City's ancient Egyptian design theme, this majestic glass pyramid houses a classy 5-star hotel." Full review
Insight Guides
"Spectacular hotel housed in a giant pyramid, with a mix of quirky Egyptian theming and cool Asian designs, plus superb facilities including huge gardens, a gorgeous spa and some excellent restaurants and bars."
DK Eyewitness
"The Middle East’s first Raffles combines warmth and luxury with impeccable service."
Rough Guide
"Rivalling the Park Hyatt for the title of Dubai’s finest city-centre hotel, the spectacular new Raffles takes its cue from the Egyptian theme of the Wafi complex next door."
Star Service
"The unique design approach incorporates the Earth's various moods of wind, fire, earth and water, which, if guests watch closely, are clearly apparent throughout the property. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The external kitsch conceals some of Dubai’s largest, most stylish hotel rooms, all 248 loftlike in feel with oversized terrace balconies." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Spacious, light-filled interiors are sumptuous yet understated, tastefully displaying a blend of Middle Eastern and Asian design influences." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Inspired by ancient Egyptian architecture, the pyramid-shaped Raffles Dubai houses 248 luxury guest rooms and rises 19 stories above the city." Full review
Coral Dubai Deira Hotel
Al Muraqabat Street, PO Box 82999, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $34/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"One of the city's least expensive four-star hotels... the Coral Deira is less expensive than comparable hotels because of its location and no-alcohol policy." Full review
Time Out
"A short drive from the airport, it dominates Muraqqabat Street and is one of only two five star hotels in Dubai that doesn’t serve alcohol (the Taj Palace being the other)." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This 147-room upper-middle-range hotel is reasonably well-kept... the rooftop pool is large and has great views." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"In a handy location near some of Deira's best budget restaurants, the Coral hides considerable comforts behind its business demeanor." Full review