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Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum's HousevsBurj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab and Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum's House are both recommended by expert writers. Overall, Burj Al Arab is the choice of most reviewers compared to Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum's House. Burj Al Arab has a TripExpert Score of 89 with approval from 5 reviewers like Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin Guide and Atlas Obscura.
Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum's House
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Al Khaleej Rd, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $0/night
Fodor's "Aside from its noteworthy architectural elements, Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House also holds several interesting collections."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Inside this interesting residence is a collection of photographs of the Al-Maktoum dynasty." Full review
Frommer's "The home of Dubai's former ruler (1912-58), this is a good example of the 19th-century architectural style of the Gulf coast characterized by vaulted high-beam ceilings." Full review
Burj Al Arab Fodor's
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura
Condé Nast Traveler
Jumeirah Rd, Burj Al-Arab Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $0/night
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." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop 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." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The tallest hotel in the world, and the first to have seven stars." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey." " Full review
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." Full review
