Kempinski Hotel Mall Of The EmiratesvsJumeirah Al Qasr
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. Overall, Jumeirah Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah ranks significantly better than Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates. Jumeirah Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah comes in at 94 with praise from 14 reviews like Frommer's, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Kempinski Hotel Mall Of The Emirates
Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha, Dubai 120679, United Arab Emirates
From $185/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"With a number of ski chalets attached to the indoor snow park, the alpine-themed Kempinski achieves a level of unmatched creativity." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Set in the heart of so-called New Dubai (about 20 minutes south from downtown), this 393-room hotel looks right onto one of Dubai’s most extravagant new attractions." Full review
Time Out
"Located at one of Dubai’s most famous malls, the Kempinski is also known for being next to Ski Dubai – the Middle East’s only indoor ski slope." Full review
Star Service
"Shoppers, expatriates and business travelers will find this an absolute winner both for its location near the Mall of the Emirates and its proximity to Jumeirah Beach and the business district." Full review
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Guests looking for the opposite end of the spectrum should choose the pool rooms that open directly to the swimming pool from a terrace.
Oyster
Luxury
"A luxury chain hotel attached to a shopping center of the same name and with direct access to the adjoining indoor ski slopes." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"With cosy chalets overlooking an indoor ski slope, this five-star hotel offers one of Dubai’s most unique sleeps." Full review
Independent
"Not only is this hotel connected to one of the city’s largest malls, but some of its rooms have views of the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East"
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Lonely Planet
"Adjoining the Mall of the Emirates, the Kempinski is perfect for a shopping holiday." Full review
Jumeirah Al Qasr Show All Reviews
Al sufouh rd, Madinat Jumeirah Resort, Dubai 75157, United Arab Emirates
From $503/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The extraordinarily expensive hotel is surrounded by waterways, lush gardens, and the re-creation of ancient Gulf architecture... you will never get bored here." Full review
Concierge
"Dubai's answer to Vegas's Venetian Hotel... sounds tacky but is in fact utterly enchanting."
Fodor's
"The name translates to "The Palace," and from the moment you pull into the drive with its fountain of life-size prancing horses, you'll know that it fits the description."
Insight Guides
"Its Arabic name means ‘The Palace’, and this grand boutique hotel really is fit for a king."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If cookie-cutter hotels don’t do it for you, this is your kind of place."
Travel + Leisure
"This hotel's Lebanese restaurant has outdoor tables overlooking a waterfront resort. Part of the Madinat Jumeirah resort." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The opulent Al Qasr (“the palace” in Arabic) is graced with enormous wooden doors, elegant arches and Moroccan stonework."
Rough Guide
"This extravagantly opulent Arabian-themed hotel looks like something out of a film set, from the statues of rearing horses and jaw-dropping views over the Madinat which greet you on arrival."
Time Out
"It’s grand, but still elegant – there are palm trees, beautiful rugs and furniture, and elaborate flower arrangements in the lobby." Full review
Star Service
"As part of the Madinat complex, this elegant hotel is designed to resemble a sheik's summer residence surrounded by water on all sides, creating a virtual island." Full review