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The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai vs Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites

Both Rixos The Palm Dubai and The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai are praised by writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is the choice of most professionals compared to Rixos The Palm Dubai. The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai comes in at 81 with positive reviews from 9 sources including Rough Guide, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
8 / 10
Jumeirah Beach Residence, JBR, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $436 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Service here is superb - they even have a technology butler who can attend to any of your IT problems." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"While the Dubai Marina's huge yellow skyscrapers now dwarf this hotel, it still manages to feel like a calm, private retreat."
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Make sure you don't miss the excellent afternoon tea.
Fodor's Fodor's
"This hotel's international reputation for high quality and exquisite service continue at its beachfront property in Dubai." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This sumptuous hotel lives up to the reputation of this renowned chain, with lots of marble, chandeliers, Persian carpets and fresh flowers everywhere."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Set in a low-rise, Tuscan-style ochre building this very stylish establishment is one of the classiest and most expensive in the city."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Modeled on a low-rise Mediterranean villa with extensive gardens, this 14-year-old resort in the Dubai Marina also displays Islamic design elements." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"The first luxury resort on Jumeirah Beach, the Ritz-Carlton now sits amid booming development of the Dubai Marina complex." Full review
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Unfortunately, the renovations have thrown off the staff a bit, causing several to miss or even ignore special requests.
Gayot Gayot
"Located in the heart of the new Dubai Marina and directly on a white sand beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is a great way to experience this cosmopolitan city."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A bit of traditional amidst the glitz and glamour of Dubai, the Mediterranean-themed Ritz-Carlton has 138 guest rooms and suites overlooking the Arabian Gulf in the Dubai Marina district." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"In a metropolis well versed in excess, Dubai’s Ritz-Carlton delivers luxury with elegant restraint." Full review
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Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites
Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites
7 / 10
East Crescent Plot C- 40 Palm Jumeirah, Dubai 18652, United Arab Emirates
From $360 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"While the Rixos The Palm Dubai is a perfectly pleasant, upscale resort hotel with an enviable Palm Jumeirah setting, there's not much in the way of real wow-factor or glitz found at comparable hotels." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"Set amid mature gardens on a secluded spot of Palm Jumeirah is this low-rise resort that scores big for its fabulous kids’ club, authentic Turkish hammam and great restaurants." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Set bang on the beach, this super stylish hotel has rooms decorated in gold and silver tones with pops of colour and floor-to-ceiling windows." Full review