Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & SpavsArabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort is the choice of most writers compared to Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa. Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort is ranked #24 in Dubai with endorsements from 8 publications including Gayot, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.
Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
 Star Service
 Oyster
 Gayot
 Travel + Leisure
 Condé Nast Traveler
 The Telegraph
 Mr & Mrs Smith
 Jetsetter
 Independent
East Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 
From $223/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 
 "Located on the eastern side of the famous, man-made Palm Jumeirah island, this Anantara property is one of the most exclusive around." Full review
 Kid-Friendly
 "The Anantara is certainly one of Dubai's prettier resorts, and it caters well to both romancing couples and families with kids." Full review
 "A prime beachfront location includes infinity and lagoon-style swimming pools, tennis court, workout facilities and kids and teen clubs." 
 "Offering the only over water villas in the Middle East, this 293-room Thai-inspired oasis is located on the eastern crescent of Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah." Full review
 "Be sure to raise a glass at sunset at Lotus Bar, have a private dining experience on the private jetty and book an Arabian pearl facial to round off your sea-inspired stay." Full review
8.0
 "This resort hotel on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah has a vast spa and a combination of lagoon rooms and villas, some over water." Full review
 "Set on a stretch of private golden sand, child-friendly Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort’s rooms and villas are decked out in sleek Siam style." Full review
 "Brand new resort on Dubai’s Palm Islands, with a private beach, multiple restaurants and soon-to-open spa." Full review
 "If you’re looking to push the boat out and stay out of the city’s busier areas, Anantara The Palm is the perfect hideaway" 
City guide
December 16, 2021
Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa
 Frommer's
 DK Eyewitness
 Time Out
 Fodor's
 The Telegraph
 Lonely Planet
Al Fahidi Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $49/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 
 "Located across the street from the Dubai Museum, this is one of the city's best-value four-star hotels." Full review
 "The fine views from the Arabian Courtyard are some of Dubai’s most fascinating. The Arabianinspired rooms are spacious and the staff is friendly." 
 "The Arabian Courtyard is so heavily themed on the heritage angle that you’ll be surprised to discover it’s one of the city’s newer hotels." Full review
 "The interior has an Arabian style, and the rooms are pleasing to the eye with ornate fretwork, wooden headboards, mirrors, tables and chairs, and wooden floors." Full review
8.0
 "Ideal for those who prefer authentic Middle Eastern hustle and bustle over the five-star luxuries of new Dubai." Full review
 "Located opposite the Dubai Museum, this hotel is an excellent launch pad for city explorers." Full review