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XVA Art HotelvsKempinski Hotel Mall Of The Emirates
XVA Art Hotel and Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates are both highly recommended by experts. On balance, XVA Art Hotel ranks significantly higher than Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates. XVA Art Hotel comes in at #6 in Dubai with approval from 12 publications including Oyster, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
XVA Art Hotel
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
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Al Fahidi Quarter, formerly Bastakiya, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $68/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Frommer's "Inside the Bastakiya old quarter area, XVA is one of the best inexpensive finds in Dubai." Full review
Concierge "Artsy expatriates are drawn to XVA, especially on a Wednesday, when it plays host to offbeat art-house films and lectures."
Fodor's "Dubai's first boutique hotel still has a faithful following of trendy guests, and it's easy to see why." Full review
Insight Guides "No other paid accommodation in Dubai can compete with the XVA Gallery’s authentic Arabian offering."
DK Eyewitness "This elegant hotel in a restored courtyard house is full of atmosphere. The stylish hotel rooms are minimalist in design."
Rough Guide "One of Dubai’s very few genuine heritage hotels, this atmospheric gallery-cum-café has seven guest rooms tucked away around the back of a fine old Bastakiya house."
Afar Magazine "There is a running trail along Dubai Creek and the hotel can recommend nearby beaches, and fitness centers at all price points." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Owned and operated by the XVA Gallery, the XVA Hotel is located in the Bastakiya district." Full review
Oyster Mid-Range
"The mid-range XVA Art Hotel packs a whole lot of art into a small boutique hotel -- not a common feat in mega-hotel loving Dubai." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Arty Arabian minimalism." 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
