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Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort vs Burj Al Arab
Both are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Dubai Museum scores significantly higher than Burj Al Arab. Dubai Museum comes in at #1 in Dubai with approval from 7 reviews like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
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Al Souq Al Kabeer, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Fodor's
"Upon entering the museum, you step back in time to before the discovery of oil and the arrival of container ships."
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Concierge
"In contrast to most of Dubai's shiny new attractions, this small but informative museum near the Creek, a short walk from Bastakiya and the old Textile Souk."
Frommer's
"For many years, the Dubai Museum was the emirate's only real effort to prove that Dubai has a culture beyond sand, sea, and shopping."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Located opposite the Grand Mosque, this low-key museum explores Dubai’s history, culture and traditions."
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Afar Magazine
"The museum is a fantastic display of the short history of Dubai."
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Burj Al Arab
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Jumeirah Rd, Burj Al-Arab Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Fodor's
"The hotel has triumphed since its opening in 1999, and its curved exterior has been featured on the covers of numerous design magazines."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"We’re suckers for trivia, so let’s kick off by telling you that the lobby of the Burj al-Arab is so high, the Statue of Liberty would fit quite nicely into it."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The tallest hotel in the world, and the first to have seven stars."
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Atlas Obscura
"A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey." "
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Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Located on its own small artificial island, you’ll need both a reservation number and your passport to get past the security guards at the bridge."
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