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Sofitel Dubai The PalmvsRaffles Dubai
Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa and Raffles Dubai are both praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Raffles Dubai scores significantly higher than Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa. Raffles Dubai comes in at 94 with accolades from 12 reviewers including Jetsetter, oyster.com and Insight Guides.
Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Oyster
Fodor's
The Telegraph
The Palm Jumeirah, East Crescent road 55558, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $249/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa is a five-pearl low-rise hotel situated on the East Crescent of Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah." Full review
Fodor's "Palm Jumeirah has some of the most expensive hotel real estate in Dubai, but the Sofitel offers a good balance between luxury, convenience, and price." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A well-furnished beach, an infinity pool, a sky-deck pool, an indulgent spa and a 24-hour gym tick all the leisure boxes at this high-rise Palm Jumeirah hotel." 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
