One&Only The PalmvsKempinski Hotel Mall Of The Emirates
Both One&Only The Palm Dubai and Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates are rated highly by professionals. On balance, One&Only The Palm Dubai scores marginally better than Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates. One&Only The Palm Dubai has a TripExpert Score of 85 with recommendations from 10 reviewers including Hideaway Report, Afar Magazine and Oyster.
One&Only The Palm Show All Reviews
West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai 114843, United Arab Emirates
From $1,005/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"The nine sea-facing mansions have vast rooms off a central courtyard; rooms in mansion No. 9 offer both beach and city views."
Travel + Leisure
"You could be anywhere in the world of luxury island resorts, but in fact this modern Arabian fantasy is located at one end of the crescent that tops the man-made extravaganza of the Palm Jumeirah." Full review
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Book a junior suite in Palm Beach Mansion 6, which has a private pool and beach access.
Star Service
"Joining the other deluxe properties on this man-made island, One&Only offers its distinctive luxury at one of the area's smallest hotels." Full review
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Room service, like most any other request, operates on the guest's timetable.
Lonely Planet
"The stunning Dubai skyline looms across the Gulf, yet this romantic and megaposh gem offers a complete retreat from the city." Full review
Afar Magazine
"One&Only The Palm’s prime position on the tip of the outer breakwater—plus thriving starfish and transplanted mature palm trees—make the beach here feel at once natural and private." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"One&Only The Palm is one of Dubai’s most secluded and seductive beachside resorts." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"The One&Only The Palm resort has extra large rooms, spectacular city views, seaside swimming pools and all the luxuries you need for a top-class UAE vacation." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Glamorous seaside resort on an artificial island, opposite the dramatic Marina district." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Situated on the Palm Jumeirah, this luxury resort has a quiet, private feel -- plus an enviable beachfront locale -- which is not an easy feat in the busy city of Dubai." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"This resort compound of modern, sea-facing mansions... private villas, and a restaurant wing... backed by a beautiful pool garden occupies the best position on the man-made Palm Jumeirah island." Full review
Kempinski Hotel Mall Of The Emirates
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 Telegraph
9.0
"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