Wild Wadi WaterparkvsBurj Al Arab
Both Wild Wadi Waterpark and Burj Al Arab are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Burj Al Arab scores slightly better than Wild Wadi Waterpark. Burj Al Arab scores 89 with approval from 5 reviewers such as Atlas Obscura, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Wild Wadi Waterpark
Fodor's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Jumeirah Beach Road, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Fodor's "Dubai's premier water park, Wild Wadi covers 12 acres and abuts Jumeirah Beach in the shadow of the Burj Al-Arab hotel." Full review
Frommer's "Although it's been somewhat eclipsed in popularity by Aquaventure, Wild Wadi remains one of my favorite places in Dubai, a refreshing oasis in the midst of a scorched if glitzy desert." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A multitude of gardens, wave pools, a network of waterslides including the 33m-long Jumeirah Scierah offering an exhilarating 80kmph ride." 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
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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." 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
