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XVA Art HotelvsShangri-La Dubai Apartments
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, XVA Art Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai. XVA Art Hotel scores 90 with endorsements from 12 publications such as Rough Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.
XVA Art Hotel
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Al Fahidi Quarter, formerly Bastakiya, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $68/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Frommer's "Inside the Bastakiya old quarter area, XVA is one of the best inexpensive finds in Dubai." Full review
Concierge "Artsy expatriates are drawn to XVA, especially on a Wednesday, when it plays host to offbeat art-house films and lectures."
Fodor's "Dubai's first boutique hotel still has a faithful following of trendy guests, and it's easy to see why." Full review
Insight Guides "No other paid accommodation in Dubai can compete with the XVA Gallery’s authentic Arabian offering."
DK Eyewitness "This elegant hotel in a restored courtyard house is full of atmosphere. The stylish hotel rooms are minimalist in design."
Rough Guide "One of Dubai’s very few genuine heritage hotels, this atmospheric gallery-cum-café has seven guest rooms tucked away around the back of a fine old Bastakiya house."
Afar Magazine "There is a running trail along Dubai Creek and the hotel can recommend nearby beaches, and fitness centers at all price points." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Owned and operated by the XVA Gallery, the XVA Hotel is located in the Bastakiya district." Full review
Oyster Mid-Range
"The mid-range XVA Art Hotel packs a whole lot of art into a small boutique hotel -- not a common feat in mega-hotel loving Dubai." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Arty Arabian minimalism." Full review
Shangri-La Dubai Apartments Frommer's Fodor's Insight Guides DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Star Service
Gayot Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph Show All Reviews
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
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 "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 "The most appealing hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, set in a towering, Gotham-esque structure at the southern end of the strip."
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 "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 "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 "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 Upscale
"Huge, sophisticated and luxurious, the Shangri-La is one of Dubai’s top hotels." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Come to this recently renovated 42-story hotel for the Instagrammable pool, afternoon tea, and beautiful new rooms." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This sophisticated city hotel boasts some of the best Burj Khalifa views in town." Full review
