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Park Hyatt DubaivsRaffles Dubai
Both Park Hyatt Dubai and Raffles Dubai are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Raffles Dubai is preferred by most professionals compared to Park Hyatt Dubai. Raffles Dubai has a TripExpert Score of 94 with approval from 13 sources including The Telegraph, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.
Park Hyatt Dubai
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Baniyas Rd, PO Box 2822, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $271/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Understated Moorish design and the inspiring landscape of the waterfront Park Hyatt make this a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city." Full review
Concierge "The Moorish-style Park Hyatt's soothing cream, beige, and ocher interiors offer a welcome respite from the brash decor of most hotels in Dubai."
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Ask for one of the 1130-square-foot Terrace Suites, which include two large balconies; their prime positioning at the corner of the hotel gives unparalleled views of the Creek and the Marina.
Insight Guides "Rivalling the nearby Raffles for the title of the city centre’s top place to stay, this idyllic city retreat occupies a sprawl of Moroccan-style buildings."
Travel + Leisure "Compared to Dubai’s flashy skyscraper hotels, the waterfront Park Hyatt Dubai... is subtle and diminutive—which is exactly the point." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This white Moroccaninspired low-rise hotel is situated on one of the most sublime spots on Dubai Creek, overlooking the attractive marina and yacht club."
Rough Guide "One of Dubai’s most appealing city-centre hotels, this alluring five-star occupies a beautiful complex of white-walled, blue-domed buildings in quasi-Moroccan style."
Condé Nast Traveler "Amid palm trees and adjacent to the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, this whitewashed property with multiple blue domes combines Mediterranean and Moorish influences." Full review
Star Service "This hotel knows what it is trying to be; it's a stark contrast in design, style and amenities to its downtown brethren pleasing guests in the mood for low-key elegance." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"The Park Hyatt is an exclusive, sprawling property adjacent to one of Dubai’s top golf courses. Everything here is top-notch." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Exotic, enchanting and alluring, the Park Hyatt successfully combines Moroccan, Mediterranean and Arabian influences." Full review
Raffles Dubai Frommer's Concierge
Fodor's Insight Guides DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Star Service Condé Nast Traveler Oyster Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
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
