Jumeirah Al QasrvsLe Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Jumeirah Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah is preferred by most writers compared to Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina. Jumeirah Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah comes in at 94 with positive reviews from 14 reviews including Rough Guide, Oyster and Star Service.
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
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark
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
i
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