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The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre vs XVA Art Hotel
Both The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre and XVA Art Hotel are praised by expert writers. Overall, XVA Art Hotel scores significantly better than The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre. XVA Art Hotel ranks #6 in Dubai with positive reviews from 12 sources like Rough Guide, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre
Star Service
Gayot
The Telegraph
Gate Village, DIFC, Gate Village, DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $234 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"Nearly every top social event and corporate group with business in the area now unpacks here."
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Gayot
"Classic luxury directly connected to Dubai's international financial district."
The Telegraph
9.0
"The hotel is elegant and refined with impressive artworks, an excellent Belgian restaurant and sublime spa."
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XVA Art Hotel
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
The Telegraph
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Travel + Leisure
"Owned and operated by the XVA Gallery, the XVA Hotel is located in the Bastakiya district."
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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."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Arty Arabian minimalism."
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