XVA Art HotelvsWaldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
XVA Art Hotel and Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah are both highly recommended by professionals. Overall, XVA Art Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah. XVA Art Hotel comes in at #6 in Dubai with recommendations from 12 reviews including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Rough Guide.
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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." 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 Telegraph
8.0
"Arty Arabian minimalism." Full review
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
The Palm Jumeirah, Crescent East | PO Box 24988, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $286/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"Indulging guests with signature Waldorf Astoria hospitality in an exotic Middle Eastern locale."
Travel + Leisure
"The fashion set will appreciate that all 319 rooms are equipped with Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries, while the foodies in the group should head straight for Social by Heinz Beck." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This resort on Palm Jumeirah has large and luxurious rooms overlooking a private beach and an exclusive yet inviting vibe." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Dinner in a two-person cabana that seems to float above the pool; beds adorned in Egyptian cotton sateen linens; a stretch of private beachfront." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The luxury Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah is a large resort located on the east crescent of the Palm Jumeirah." Full review