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Shangri-La Dubai Apartments vs The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre and Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai scores significantly higher than The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre. Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai ranks #8 in Dubai with endorsements from 10 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Gayot and Fodor's.

Shangri-La Dubai Apartments
Shangri-La Dubai Apartments
8 / 10
Sheikh Zayed Road, PO Box 75880, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $131 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The beautiful Shangri-La, which reaches 43 stories into the Dubai skyline, is a favorite of business elites and visiting celebrities." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This award-winning property makes a striking 43-story statement at the heart of the Sheikh Zayed business district, and its cool contemporary interiors are a great place for meetings."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"The most appealing hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, set in a towering, Gotham-esque structure at the southern end of the strip."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Known as the hotel where Hollywood’s stars choose to stay... this is one of Dubai’s swankiest, with a dramatic lobby, posh rooms and splendid restaurants."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The most stylish hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, the Shangri-La is pure contemporary class – a beguiling mix of Zen-chic and Scandinavian-cool."
Star Service Star Service
"Boasting some of the city's most attractive rooms, the Shangri-La is the most luxurious among the hotels of the Sheikh Zayed Road district and one of the top five hotels of Dubai." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"The 43-story Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai is situated on Sheikh Zayed Road, close to Dubai's tourist and business districts and nearby the Dubai International Airport."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Huge, sophisticated and luxurious, the Shangri-La is one of Dubai’s top hotels." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Come to this recently renovated 42-story hotel for the Instagrammable pool, afternoon tea, and beautiful new rooms." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"This sophisticated city hotel boasts some of the best Burj Khalifa views in town." Full review
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The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre
7 / 10
Gate Village, DIFC, Gate Village, DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $234 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Star Service Star Service
"Nearly every top social event and corporate group with business in the area now unpacks here." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Classic luxury directly connected to Dubai's international financial district."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"The hotel is elegant and refined with impressive artworks, an excellent Belgian restaurant and sublime spa." Full review