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Grand Hyatt DubaivsDusit Thani Dubai
Both Dusit Thani Dubai and Grand Hyatt Dubai are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Grand Hyatt Dubai ranks slightly better than Dusit Thani Dubai. Grand Hyatt Dubai scores 86 with praise from 11 publications such as Jetsetter, Rough Guide and Star Service.
Grand Hyatt Dubai
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Al Qutaeyat Road, PO Box 7978, Dubai 7978, United Arab Emirates
From $136/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This is a great place for those looking to keep in shape, with an extensive spa, tennis center with professional instructors, squash courts, jogging track, and sprawling outdoor and indoor pools." Full review
Fodor's "As Bur Dubai's largest hotel, with a colossal 600 rooms and almost 200 serviced apartments, this property makes a real statement." Full review
Insight Guides "A rare resort-type hotel in the centre of the city, the 674-room Grand Hyatt lies roughly halfway between the airport and Sheikh Zayed Road."
Lonely Planet "The vast white-marble lobby at this hulking resort re-creates a tropical rainforest, with dhow hulls hanging from the ceiling." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This massive property may have marvellous views over Creekside Park across to the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, but it’s easy to let the myriad attractions within the hotel distract you."
Rough Guide "This colossus of a hotel – the second biggest in Dubai, with 674 rooms spread over sixteen floors – is grand in every sense."
Time Out "Grand Hyatt Dubai towers over the edge of Dubai's historic creek and has one of the biggest lobbies we’ve seen." Full review
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Be sure to book one on higher floors if you want the best views of the city.
Star Service "This hotel's striking 16-floor facade dominates the Bur Dubai side of the Khor Dubai waterway, next to Al Garhoud Bridge." Full review
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Management here seems to struggle with the high number of guests, which sometimes leaves special requests falling by the wayside.
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Despite its luxury amenities... in the heart of Dubai's commercial city center, the GrandHyatt Dubai is not as expensive as might be expected." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Overlooking Dubai Creek in the Bur Dubai district, the Grand Hyatt has 674 guest rooms and suites with city views, as well as luxury apartments." 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
