XVA Art HotelvsJumeirah Al Qasr
Both properties are recommended by writers. Overall, Jumeirah Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah scores slightly higher than XVA Art Hotel. Jumeirah Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah has a TripExpert Score of 94 with positive reviews from 14 reviewers like Rough Guide, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.
XVA Art Hotel Show All Reviews
Al Fahidi Quarter, formerly Bastakiya, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $68/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"Inside the Bastakiya old quarter area, XVA is one of the best inexpensive finds in Dubai." Full review
Concierge
"Artsy expatriates are drawn to XVA, especially on a Wednesday, when it plays host to offbeat art-house films and lectures."
Fodor's
"Dubai's first boutique hotel still has a faithful following of trendy guests, and it's easy to see why." Full review
Insight Guides
"No other paid accommodation in Dubai can compete with the XVA Gallery’s authentic Arabian offering."
DK Eyewitness
"This elegant hotel in a restored courtyard house is full of atmosphere. The stylish hotel rooms are minimalist in design."
Rough Guide
"One of Dubai’s very few genuine heritage hotels, this atmospheric gallery-cum-café has seven guest rooms tucked away around the back of a fine old Bastakiya house."
Afar Magazine
"There is a running trail along Dubai Creek and the hotel can recommend nearby beaches, and fitness centers at all price points." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Owned and operated by the XVA Gallery, the XVA Hotel is located in the Bastakiya district." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range XVA Art Hotel packs a whole lot of art into a small boutique hotel -- not a common feat in mega-hotel loving Dubai." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Arty Arabian minimalism." 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