Jumeirah Dar Al MasyafvsSheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf at Madinat Jumeirah ranks slightly higher than Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers. Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf at Madinat Jumeirah scores 83 with approval from 8 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Afar Magazine.
Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf
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 Telegraph
9.0
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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
Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers
Baniyas Street, Creek Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $75/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This Sheraton overlooks Dubai Creek and is a convenient choice for travelers wanting to be based near Dubai's older neighborhoods." Full review
Fodor's
"As the oldest hotel on the creek, the Sheraton opened to great fanfare in the early 1970s, but it's showing its age."
DK Eyewitness
"About as close to the Creek as you can get, it’s as if you’re right on top of the shimmering water when you’re in the elegant rooms at this striking hotel."
Rough Guide
"This old-fashioned five-star enjoys a good central location, a scenic creekside setting, opulent public areas... and an unusual wedge-shaped atrium dotted with palm trees."
Star Service
"Using a combination of beige sandstone, teal blue glass and multileveled towers, the building mirrors the constantly evolving skylines of this Middle Eastern urban oasis." Full review
The Wall Street Journal
"The Sheraton Dubai Creek has views of Dubai’s foundational waterway and the ancient-looking dhows that still ply its waters."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Floor-to-ceiling windows provide mesmerising Creek vistas at this classic business-class property." Full review