One&Only The PalmvsRove Downtown
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, One&Only The Palm Dubai is the choice of most reviewers compared to Rove Downtown. One&Only The Palm Dubai comes in at 85 with praise from 10 reviews like Hideaway Report, Mr & Mrs Smith and Lonely Planet.
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
Rove Downtown
Down Town Financial Centre Rd | Zabeel 2, Downtown Dubai, Dubai 119444, United Arab Emirates
From $44/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
The Telegraph
8.0
"In a superb downtown location with views of Burj Khalifa, this three-star hotel sets a new standard for affordable hotels in Dubai." Full review
Fodor's
"This funky budget accommodation by the Emaar group (The Address hotels) puts you close to the action; it's right across the street from the Dubai Mall and behind the DIFC, meaning plenty of shopping and dining is within walking distance." Full review
Independent
"Funky yet affordable, Rove Downtown has a trendy, high-end backpackers vibe"
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Tailor-made for wallet-watching globetrotters, Rove is a hip launch pad with sassy, contemporary decor and such millennial must-haves as a an outdoor pool for chilling." Full review