Jumeirah Emirates TowersvsLe Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. Overall, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa ranks slightly higher than Jumeirah Emirates Towers. Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa comes in at 86 with positive reviews from 10 sources like Travel + Leisure, Time Out and National Geographic.
Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Sheikh Zayed rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $217/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Located in the heart of the business district, the hotel has a monopoly on the power brokers doing business in the adjacent Dubai International Financial Center."
Insight Guides
"Part of the Jumeirah Group’s portfolio, the landmark 305m (1,000ft) Emirates Towers Hotel has frequently been voted one of the world’s best business hotels."
Travel + Leisure
"The twin, triangular-shaped towers of the Jumeirah Emirates Towers are one of the defining architectural elements of Dubai’s skyline." Full review
Rough Guide
"Occupying the smaller of the two iconic Emirates Towers, this exclusive establishment is generally rated the top business hotel in the city."
Time Out
"One of the first five-star hotels to be built in Dubai was Jumeirah Emirates Towers, located in what is now Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)." Full review
Gayot
"Located in the center of Dubai's business district, this 51-room tower is prime example of the architecture and style that has made this city famous."
Oyster
Luxury
"This luxurious, 400-room hotel... adjoins a shopping mall and is within a few minutes' drive of the Dubai Financial Center." Full review
Jetsetter
"Soaring high-tech tower for the corporate crowd with its own mall and a buffet of restaurants." Full review
Fodor's
"The in-house magazine here, Etalks, epitomizes the hotel's atmosphere of cool sophistication, quality, and money." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Housed in one of Dubai’s soaring steel-and-glass buildings, this is one of the Middle East’s top business hotels." Full review
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
Al Sofouh Road, P O Box 24970, Dubai 24970, United Arab Emirates
From $204/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"One of Dubai's most extensive and family-friendly beach resort hotels." Full review
Rough Guide
"Best features are the extensive grounds and beach, complete with three larger-than- average pools, perhaps the most attractive of any of the marina hotels."
Time Out
"Apparently the hotel choice of many Premiership footballers, including John Terry and Peter Crouch, with WAGs in tow, the Royal Méridien is one of the older beach resorts you’ll find in town." Full review
Star Service
"This much-improved version of the regular Meridien offers more elaborate surroundings and services, albeit at a higher price." Full review
i
Room service operates at all hours, and smoke-free and handicapped accommodations can be requested.
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"A high-end, family-friendly hotel... numerous dining options are top-class while an excellent kids' club keeps the little ones happy." Full review
Lonely Planet
"An urge to splurge would be well directed towards this 500-room resort flanking a gorgeous beach and extensive gardens." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"An ideal choice for beach-inclined travelers looking for upscale-but-not-stuffy accommodations in the middle of the Arabian seaside district known as the Dubai Marina." Full review
i
Be sure to check out Maya Mexican Lounge and Zengo
Jetsetter
"An expat and tourist resort playground on the glitzy beachfront Jumeriah strip with three swimming pools." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Massive swimming pools, extensive stretch of squeaky white sand and first-rate children’s facilities make it one of the city’s most popular family escapes." Full review
National Geographic
"Family-oriented luxury beach resort: enormous, well-appointed resort; over 500 enormous, well-appointed rooms, from beachfront to butler served." Full review