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Address DowntownvsRaffles Dubai
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Raffles Dubai ranks significantly higher than The Address Downtown Dubai. Raffles Dubai comes in at 94 with accolades from 12 reviews like The Telegraph, Insight Guides and Lonely Planet.
Address Downtown
Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Gayot
Lonely Planet
Independent
Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Dubai 9440, United Arab Emirates
From $320/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide "Occupying an eye-catching modern high-rise virtually in the shadow of the Burj Khalifa, this sleek new five-star is one of the most lavish in Dubai."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"The Address occupies 11 floors of a 63-story residential tower with views of the adjacent Burj Dubai, currently the world’s tallest building." Full review
Star Service "Beautifully polished glass chandeliers and artwork are seemingly at every turn with fresh flower arrangements punctuating the transitions between reception and lounge areas." Full review
Gayot "Located within the downtown Dubai development area, this 63 story hotel is minutes from the Dubai International Airport."
Lonely Planet "This hotel embodies everything Dubai has to offer: beauty, style, glamour and ambition." Full review
Independent "With the world’s largest shopping mall a short stroll from the lobby, shopaholics will be in their element at this 220-room, five-star hotel"
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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
