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Towers RotanavsRaffles Dubai
Towers Rotana and Raffles Dubai are both praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Raffles Dubai ranks significantly higher than Towers Rotana. Raffles Dubai scores 94 with endorsements from 13 publications such as Jetsetter, Oyster and The Telegraph.
Towers Rotana
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Star Service
Oyster
Sheikh Zayed Road, PO Box 30430, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $54/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Filling a gleaming skyscraper along the busiest part of Sheikh Zayed Road, the Towers Rotana is principally a business hotel but with tourist-friendly amenities." Full review
Rough Guide "This no-fuss four-star is one of the cheapest Shekih Zayed Road options."
Star Service "A sister property to the Burj Al Arab, this hotel has a tough reputation to follow, but it is still one of the most respected operations in the city." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"One of the many upscale hotels... the Towers Rotana is known for its hopping basement bar, a casual meeting point for the expat community." 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
