Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira CreekvsJumeirah Beach Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Jumeirah Beach Hotel ranks significantly better than Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek. Jumeirah Beach Hotel comes in at #7 in Dubai with praise from 13 sources including Time Out, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
Bani Yas Road, Dubai 476, United Arab Emirates
From $69/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"Rooms here are comfortable, and there are Creek views from the small balconies."
Rough Guide
"The oldest five-star in the city, this grand dame of the Dubai hotel world still has plenty going for it."
Star Service
"Guests here are treated to views of the water, distant city skyline vistas and convenient access to the famous gold souk." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"A perfectly pleasant place to stay, with ample eating and drinking options and lovely creek views. Recently renovated rooms have a smart and contemporary feel." Full review
The Wall Street Journal
"The Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek boasts an even more central location just across the creek from the old quarter where the city began."
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Jumeirah Beach Hotel Show All Reviews
6 Jumeirah Beach Road, PO Box 11416, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $266/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"For those looking for the ultimate Dubai beach vacation, there's no better option than the Jumeirah Beach Hotel." Full review
Concierge
"Admittedly the clashing primary-colored interior looks a little dated now, but it remains the perfect family beach resort."
Fodor's
"This resort property combines intimate accommodation for lovers or honeymooners with facilities that satisfy kids and parents—a tough job to pull off."
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Clients who want a secluded stay should enquire about private villas.
Insight Guides
"Shaped like a breaking wave to complement nearby Burj al Arab’s ‘sail’, the 26-storey landmark is one of the best beachside hotels in Dubai for both families and couples."
Travel + Leisure
"Situated along Dubai Beach, the Jumeirah Beach Hotel rises 26 stories and is designed to resemble a cresting wave." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"While the interiors of this wave-shaped hotel are rather gaudy when compared with Dubai’s chic new hotels, families love the bright, bold colours, excellent beach facilities and myriad kids’ activities."
Rough Guide
"The facilities are among the best in the city, including over twenty restaurants, several top nightspots... seven pools, six tennis courts, a golf driving range and the Pavilion PADI diving centre."
Time Out
"One of the most well-known hotels in Dubai, designed to look like a cresting wave, this regal hotel sits at the top of Jumeriah Beach Road and offers unparalleled views of the Burj Al Arab." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel instantly became a Dubai landmark after it opened in 1997, thanks to its iconic location and striking architecture that imitates a breaking wave." Full review
Gayot
"This is the first hotel to be built that encompasses the Jumeirah Beach Resort Complex and is also one of the most distinct by resembling a breaking wave."