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The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai vs Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Both Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa and The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai are rated highly by experts. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai scores significantly higher than Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa. The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai comes in at 81 with accolades from 9 publications including Frommer's, Gayot and The Telegraph.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
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Jumeirah Beach Residence, JBR, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $436 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Service here is superb - they even have a technology butler who can attend to any of your IT problems."
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Concierge
"While the Dubai Marina's huge yellow skyscrapers now dwarf this hotel, it still manages to feel like a calm, private retreat."
i
Make sure you don't miss the excellent afternoon tea.
Fodor's
"This hotel's international reputation for high quality and exquisite service continue at its beachfront property in Dubai."
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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
"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
"Modeled on a low-rise Mediterranean villa with extensive gardens, this 14-year-old resort in the Dubai Marina also displays Islamic design elements."
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Star Service
"The first luxury resort on Jumeirah Beach, the Ritz-Carlton now sits amid booming development of the Dubai Marina complex."
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i
Unfortunately, the renovations have thrown off the staff a bit, causing several to miss or even ignore special requests.
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
"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."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"In a metropolis well versed in excess, Dubai’s Ritz-Carlton delivers luxury with elegant restraint."
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Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Oyster
Fodor's
The Telegraph
The Palm Jumeirah, East Crescent road 55558, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $249 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa is a five-pearl low-rise hotel situated on the East Crescent of Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah."
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Fodor's
"Palm Jumeirah has some of the most expensive hotel real estate in Dubai, but the Sofitel offers a good balance between luxury, convenience, and price."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"A well-furnished beach, an infinity pool, a sky-deck pool, an indulgent spa and a 24-hour gym tick all the leisure boxes at this high-rise Palm Jumeirah hotel."
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