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Jumeirah Beach HotelvsSwissotel Al Murooj Dubai
Both properties are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Jumeirah Beach Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Roda Al Murooj. Jumeirah Beach Hotel is ranked #7 in Dubai with approval from 13 sources like Rough Guide, Star Service and The Telegraph.
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Frommer's
Concierge
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Travel + Leisure
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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."
Swissotel Al Murooj Dubai DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Time Out Star Service
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Al Saffa St., PO Box 117546, Dubai 117546, United Arab Emirates
From $95/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness "Regular guests like the comfortable rooms and personable but professional service, while expats have taken a liking to the many relaxed restaurants and cafés on site."
Rough Guide "In a handy location between Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai Mall, this sprawling establishment feels more like a traditional resort than a business hotel."
Time Out "Literally opposite Dubai Mall, the hotel’s a great family base for exploring all that the city has to offer." Full review
Star Service "Designed to capture the feel of an urban oasis, this hotel's exterior takes on a tropical feel that carries into a sophisticated interior." Full review
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Registration is quick and efficient, although staffers are known to mistakenly overlook special requests on occasion.
Lonely Planet "Although catering largely for a business clientele, the Al-Murooj also has plenty in store for leisure travellers, including several pools, a resort-style layout and a fine fitness centre." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Situated in the heart of downtown Dubai, Roda Al Murooj is an upscale hotel housed within a large leisure complex that's located a 10-minute walk from the Dubai Mall." Full review
