The Ritz-Carlton, DubaivsInterContinental Dubai Marina, an IHG Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai scores significantly better than InterContinental Dubai Marina. The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai comes in at 86 with endorsements from 11 publications including Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Star Service.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai Show All Reviews
Jumeirah Beach Residence, JBR, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $436/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Service here is superb - they even have a technology butler who can attend to any of your IT problems." Full review
Concierge
"While the Dubai Marina's huge yellow skyscrapers now dwarf this hotel, it still manages to feel like a calm, private retreat."
i
Make sure you don't miss the excellent afternoon tea.
Fodor's
"This hotel's international reputation for high quality and exquisite service continue at its beachfront property in Dubai." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This sumptuous hotel lives up to the reputation of this renowned chain, with lots of marble, chandeliers, Persian carpets and fresh flowers everywhere."
Rough Guide
"Set in a low-rise, Tuscan-style ochre building this very stylish establishment is one of the classiest and most expensive in the city."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Modeled on a low-rise Mediterranean villa with extensive gardens, this 14-year-old resort in the Dubai Marina also displays Islamic design elements." Full review
Star Service
"The first luxury resort on Jumeirah Beach, the Ritz-Carlton now sits amid booming development of the Dubai Marina complex." Full review
i
Unfortunately, the renovations have thrown off the staff a bit, causing several to miss or even ignore special requests.
Gayot
"Located in the heart of the new Dubai Marina and directly on a white sand beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is a great way to experience this cosmopolitan city."
Travel + Leisure
"A bit of traditional amidst the glitz and glamour of Dubai, the Mediterranean-themed Ritz-Carlton has 138 guest rooms and suites overlooking the Arabian Gulf in the Dubai Marina district." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"In a metropolis well versed in excess, Dubai’s Ritz-Carlton delivers luxury with elegant restraint." Full review
InterContinental Dubai Marina, an IHG Hotel
Dubai Marina, Bay Central, Dubai 393080, United Arab Emirates
From $165/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
The Telegraph
8.0
"This design-conscious hotel features minimalist interiors, eye-catching artworks and celebrated British chef Jason Atherton's first restaurant in the Middle East." Full review
Fodor's
"It's rare to find a large hotel brand that also delivers on style, but that's exactly what you'll find at the Intercontinental Dubai Marina." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The InterContinental Dubai Marina is a huge luxury hotel with minimalistic-chic decor." Full review