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Jumeirah Zabeel SarayvsAnantara Downtown Dubai
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Oberoi, Dubai is the choice of most reviewers compared to Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. The Oberoi, Dubai is ranked #49 in Dubai with positive reviews from 4 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Jetsetter.
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
The Palm Jumeirah, Crescent Road West, PO Box 27722, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $191/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "The richly brocaded suites and private villas have huge marble tubs in the bathrooms."
Condé Nast Traveler "The opulent decor—think Delacroix meets Vanity Fair photo shoot—is especially evident in the men’s Turkish bath, where paintings of sheet-draped harem girls adorn the walls." Full review
Time Out "Opulence pours from every wall and it feels grand, but slightly overwhelming, too – you wouldn’t want to walk into this place in scruffy shorts and flip flops." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With its ten restaurants, lavish on-site Turkish hammam, and stretch of private beach, guests can live like a sultan during their stay here." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"In many ways the 405-room Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is the epitome of the lavish hotels for which Dubai is famed." Full review
Lonely Planet "With its domed ceiling, golden pillars and jewel-like lamps, Zabeel Saray’s lobby is as lavish and majestic as an Ottoman palace." Full review
Michelin Guide "The look is Turkish, inspired by the Ottoman Empire...ten restaurants, ten tennis courts, a gym, spa, pool and hammam, and it’s clear there’s no physical need that could possibly go unmet here." Full review
Anantara Downtown Dubai Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
The Telegraph Oyster
Burj Area - Business Bay, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai 71847, United Arab Emirates
From $143/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Condé Nast Traveler "Floor-to-ceiling windows in every room, free Wi-Fri, free shuttle service to the Dubai mall, walk-in closets, and personalized butler service." Full review
Jetsetter "Resort-style hotel with floor-to-ceiling views of the world's tallest building and a sublime spa." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Upmarket business hotels in Dubai seem to cross over into the leisure sector much more fluidly than in many big cities." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"The 252-room luxury Oberoi is located in Business Bay, attracting primarily corporate travelers or tourists especially interested in taking the free shuttle to Dubai Mall." Full review
