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Jumeirah Mina A'salamvsKempinski Hotel Mall Of The Emirates
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Jumeirah Mina A'Salam is preferred by most writers compared to Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates. Jumeirah Mina A'Salam ranks #12 in Dubai with accolades from 11 sources like Rough Guide, National Geographic and Oyster.
Jumeirah Mina A'salam
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Al Sufouh Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $439/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This is one of the Jumeirah Group's flagship resorts, a romantic retreat showcasing Arabian design and hospitality." Full review
Fodor's "Jumeirah calls Mina A'Salam a boutique hotel, but it may be stretching the definition to say a property with nearly 300 rooms truly fits into that category."
DK Eyewitness "The old-Arabian architecture of Mina A’Salam is inspired by the ancient towers of Yemen and Saudi Arabia as well as by the local windtower architecture of Dubai’s Bastakiya area."
Rough Guide "The sheer size of the place lends it a faint package-resort atmosphere which sits incongruously with its refined traditional Middle Eastern styling."
Time Out "Its lobby is furnished with fountains, polished stone and scented flowers, and reception staff are decked out in elegant robes." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler94.3
"In the emirate’s ever-expanding sea of new luxury hotels, the excellent Zheng He Asian restaurant... give the Mina A’Salam extra pull." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Meaning “harbor of peace,” Mina A’Salam is reminiscent of Old Arabia, with its waterfront location and historically inspired wind towers." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Part of the superb Madinat Jumeirah complex, the sumptuous Jumeirah Mina A'Salam is home to plush rooms, a handful of excellent restaurants and an exceptional spot for sundowners, the Bahri Bar." Full review
National Geographic "This “harbor of peace” has 292 traditionally decorated rooms facing the Arabian Gulf: opulent public spaces feature handcrafted mashrabiya screens, Asian lamps, and plush furnishings." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Part of the luxury Jumeirah chain, the 292-room Mina A' Salam is an opulent, Arabian-palace style hotel located in the exclusive confines of Dubai's Madinat Jumeirah resort." Full review
Kempinski Hotel Mall Of The Emirates Frommer's Travel + Leisure Time Out
Star Service Oyster The Telegraph
Independent
Lonely Planet
Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha, Dubai 120679, United Arab Emirates
From $185/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "With a number of ski chalets attached to the indoor snow park, the alpine-themed Kempinski achieves a level of unmatched creativity." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set in the heart of so-called New Dubai (about 20 minutes south from downtown), this 393-room hotel looks right onto one of Dubai’s most extravagant new attractions." Full review
Time Out "Located at one of Dubai’s most famous malls, the Kempinski is also known for being next to Ski Dubai – the Middle East’s only indoor ski slope." Full review
Star Service "Shoppers, expatriates and business travelers will find this an absolute winner both for its location near the Mall of the Emirates and its proximity to Jumeirah Beach and the business district." Full review
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Guests looking for the opposite end of the spectrum should choose the pool rooms that open directly to the swimming pool from a terrace.
Oyster Luxury
"A luxury chain hotel attached to a shopping center of the same name and with direct access to the adjoining indoor ski slopes." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"With cosy chalets overlooking an indoor ski slope, this five-star hotel offers one of Dubai’s most unique sleeps." Full review
Independent "Not only is this hotel connected to one of the city’s largest malls, but some of its rooms have views of the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East"
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Lonely Planet "Adjoining the Mall of the Emirates, the Kempinski is perfect for a shopping holiday." Full review
