Jumeirah Mina A'salamvsSwissotel Al Murooj Dubai
Both Jumeirah Mina A'Salam and Roda Al Murooj are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Jumeirah Mina A'Salam is preferred by most writers compared to Roda Al Murooj. Jumeirah Mina A'Salam has a TripExpert Score of 86 with positive reviews from 11 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and DK Eyewitness.
Jumeirah Mina A'salam Show All Reviews
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 Traveler
94.3
"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 Telegraph
9.0
"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
Swissotel Al Murooj Dubai
Al Saffa St., PO Box 117546, Dubai 117546, United Arab Emirates
From $95/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"Regular guests like the comfortable rooms and personable but professional service, while expats have taken a liking to the many relaxed restaurants and cafés on site."
Rough Guide
"In a handy location between Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai Mall, this sprawling establishment feels more like a traditional resort than a business hotel."
Time Out
"Literally opposite Dubai Mall, the hotel’s a great family base for exploring all that the city has to offer." Full review
Star Service
"Designed to capture the feel of an urban oasis, this hotel's exterior takes on a tropical feel that carries into a sophisticated interior." Full review
i
Registration is quick and efficient, although staffers are known to mistakenly overlook special requests on occasion.
Lonely Planet
"Although catering largely for a business clientele, the Al-Murooj also has plenty in store for leisure travellers, including several pools, a resort-style layout and a fine fitness centre." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Situated in the heart of downtown Dubai, Roda Al Murooj is an upscale hotel housed within a large leisure complex that's located a 10-minute walk from the Dubai Mall." Full review