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Palace DowntownvsJumeirah Dar Al Masyaf
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf at Madinat Jumeirah is preferred by most writers compared to Palace Downtown. Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf at Madinat Jumeirah ranks #18 in Dubai with accolades from 8 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Time Out and The Telegraph.
Palace Downtown
Concierge
Rough Guide
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Old Town Island, Downtown Dubai, Dubai 9770, United Arab Emirates
From $261/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Editor's Note: This property was the Sofitel The Palace The Old Town until fall 2008.
The "Old Town" is actually brand-new—a hotel, condo, and shopping complex built in Arabian..."
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When to go: November through March, to avoid the desert heat.
Rough Guide "One of the flagship properties of the vast Downtown Dubai development, this opulent, Arabian-themed “city-resort” offers a surreal contrast to the nearby Burj Khalifa."
Star Service "As an integral part of the Downtown Burj Dubai development, this hotel serves as the home base for a mix of leisure and business guests who bask in the shadows of Burj Khalifa." Full review
Travel + Leisure "From the razzle-dazzle entrance lined with towering palm trees to the pretty petal-filled pool in the lobby, The Palace hotel has no shortage of Arabian splendor." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Palace Downtown has more soul than many other Dubai hotels and the 242 spacious rooms and suites feature Middle-Eastern touches in the form of carved-wood panelling and rich fabrics." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "It sounds like a gimmick, but the architectural contrast is pleasing, and many of this hotel’s 242 rooms have breathtaking views of Dubai’s latest monument to hyperbole." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A successful blend of Old World class and Arabic aesthetics, the Palace appeals to those with refined tastes." Full review
Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf
Fodor's Travel + Leisure Rough Guide
Time Out Star Service The Telegraph Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Al Sufouh Road, Madinat Jumeirah Resort, Dubai 75157, United Arab Emirates
From $2,359/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Like the summer houses preferred by the Arabian sheikhs, Dar Al Masyaf offers an intimate hideaway for those who want to be secluded." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Some of the most exclusive accommodations at the Madinat Jumeirah Resort, Dar Al Masyaf is composed of 29 two-story summer houses containing a total of 283 guest rooms and suites." Full review
Rough Guide "A more intimate alternative to the Madinat Jumeirah’s big two hotels, Dar al Masyaf consists of a chain of modest, low-rise villa-style buildings scattered around the edges of the Madinat complex."
Time Out "Even by Dubai’s high standards of service and luxury, the Dar Al Masyaf summer houses are a little bit special." Full review
Star Service "This sprawling resort encompasses various accommodations within the Mina A'Salam, Al Qasr and Dar al Masyaf." Full review
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Gulf houses offer direct beach access making them some of the most requested units by repeat guests.
The Telegraph9.0
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Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf is the most intimate, exclusive property within the Madinat Jumeirah complex, made up of 29 low-rise summer houses overlooking meandering waterways." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This sprawling family resort is designed to resemble traditional Arab summer houses interconnected by canals." Full review
Afar Magazine "At the end of a white-sand beach, away from the package-tour and convention crowds, Dar al Masyaf is a tranquil boutique hotel within the sprawling Madinat Jumeirah complex of seaside resorts." Full review
