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Raffles DubaivsJW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
Raffles Dubai and JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai are both praised by travel writers. On balance, Raffles Dubai ranks significantly higher than JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai. Raffles Dubai ranks #2 in Dubai with endorsements from 13 sources like Oyster, Rough Guide and Insight Guides.
Raffles Dubai
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
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Star Service
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Sheikh Rashid Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $327/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This pyramid-shape luxury property is attached to Wafi City shopping mall and merges Asian style with an Egyptian aesthetic." Full review
Concierge "The external kitsch conceals some of Dubai's largest, most stylish hotel rooms, all 248 loftlike in feel with oversized terrace balconies."
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When to go: November through March, to avoid the desert heat.
Fodor's "The crowning glory of Wafi City's ancient Egyptian design theme, this majestic glass pyramid houses a classy 5-star hotel." Full review
Insight Guides "Spectacular hotel housed in a giant pyramid, with a mix of quirky Egyptian theming and cool Asian designs, plus superb facilities including huge gardens, a gorgeous spa and some excellent restaurants and bars."
DK Eyewitness "The Middle East’s first Raffles combines warmth and luxury with impeccable service."
Rough Guide "Rivalling the Park Hyatt for the title of Dubai’s finest city-centre hotel, the spectacular new Raffles takes its cue from the Egyptian theme of the Wafi complex next door."
Star Service "The unique design approach incorporates the Earth's various moods of wind, fire, earth and water, which, if guests watch closely, are clearly apparent throughout the property. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The external kitsch conceals some of Dubai’s largest, most stylish hotel rooms, all 248 loftlike in feel with oversized terrace balconies." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Spacious, light-filled interiors are sumptuous yet understated, tastefully displaying a blend of Middle Eastern and Asian design influences." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Inspired by ancient Egyptian architecture, the pyramid-shaped Raffles Dubai houses 248 luxury guest rooms and rises 19 stories above the city." Full review
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai Frommer's
Time Out Star Service Star Service
Gayot
The Telegraph Condé Nast Traveler Oyster
Lonely Planet
Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, Dubai 121000, United Arab Emirates
From $131/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This is one of Dubai's largest city center hotels. Spacious guest rooms have elegant furnishings, including plush sitting areas and beds with down comforters and custom duvets." Full review
Time Out "Offering everything from South-East Asian and Indian to German and British specialities." Full review
Star Service "In a hard-to-beat location, this hotel is frequented by business travelers with appointments in the Deira district." Full review
Star Service "Service is certainly designed around the individual traveler despite the hotel's mammoth size. " Full review
Gayot "An extravagant skyscraper hotel in Dubai's Business Bay."
The Telegraph8.0
"1,608 perhaps surprisingly understated rooms split between two identical towers that rise to 1,164ft, with a jagged design inspired by the trunk of a date palm, offering sensational views." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "All rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with excellent views. Deluxe Rooms have white and cream linens and leather headboards. Televisions are hidden into sleek wood cabinets." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Features are ample, including 18 restaurants/bars/nightclubs, a 15-room spa, 32 meeting rooms, and massive ballroom. " Full review
Lonely Planet "Standing 355m tall, the mammoth Marriott is the world's tallest hotel with 1600 rooms split across two jagged towers inspired by the trunk of a date palm." Full review
