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Shangri-La Dubai ApartmentsvsJumeirah Dar Al Masyaf
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai scores slightly better than Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf at Madinat Jumeirah. Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai has a TripExpert Score of 87 with approval from 10 reviewers like Star Service, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Shangri-La Dubai Apartments
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Sheikh Zayed Road, PO Box 75880, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $131/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The beautiful Shangri-La, which reaches 43 stories into the Dubai skyline, is a favorite of business elites and visiting celebrities." Full review
Fodor's "This award-winning property makes a striking 43-story statement at the heart of the Sheikh Zayed business district, and its cool contemporary interiors are a great place for meetings."
Insight Guides "The most appealing hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, set in a towering, Gotham-esque structure at the southern end of the strip."
DK Eyewitness "Known as the hotel where Hollywood’s stars choose to stay... this is one of Dubai’s swankiest, with a dramatic lobby, posh rooms and splendid restaurants."
Rough Guide "The most stylish hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, the Shangri-La is pure contemporary class – a beguiling mix of Zen-chic and Scandinavian-cool."
Star Service "Boasting some of the city's most attractive rooms, the Shangri-La is the most luxurious among the hotels of the Sheikh Zayed Road district and one of the top five hotels of Dubai." Full review
Gayot "The 43-story Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai is situated on Sheikh Zayed Road, close to Dubai's tourist and business districts and nearby the Dubai International Airport."
Oyster Upscale
"Huge, sophisticated and luxurious, the Shangri-La is one of Dubai’s top hotels." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Come to this recently renovated 42-story hotel for the Instagrammable pool, afternoon tea, and beautiful new rooms." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This sophisticated city hotel boasts some of the best Burj Khalifa views in town." 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
