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Jumeirah Al QasrvsRove Downtown
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Jumeirah Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah ranks significantly higher than Rove Downtown. Jumeirah Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah ranks #1 in Dubai with recommendations from 14 publications such as Fodor's, Oyster and Frommer's.
Jumeirah Al Qasr
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out
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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
Rove Downtown
The Telegraph Fodor's
Independent Lonely Planet
Down Town Financial Centre Rd | Zabeel 2, Downtown Dubai, Dubai 119444, United Arab Emirates
From $44/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
The Telegraph8.0
"In a superb downtown location with views of Burj Khalifa, this three-star hotel sets a new standard for affordable hotels in Dubai." Full review
Fodor's "This funky budget accommodation by the Emaar group (The Address hotels) puts you close to the action; it's right across the street from the Dubai Mall and behind the DIFC, meaning plenty of shopping and dining is within walking distance." Full review
Independent "Funky yet affordable, Rove Downtown has a trendy, high-end backpackers vibe"
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Tailor-made for wallet-watching globetrotters, Rove is a hip launch pad with sassy, contemporary decor and such millennial must-haves as a an outdoor pool for chilling." Full review
