Jumeirah Al QasrvsArabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Jumeirah Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah scores significantly better than Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa. Jumeirah Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah ranks #1 in Dubai with endorsements from 14 sources including Fodor's, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
Jumeirah Al Qasr
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Al sufouh rd, Madinat Jumeirah Resort, Dubai 75157, United Arab Emirates
From $503/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The extraordinarily expensive hotel is surrounded by waterways, lush gardens, and the re-creation of ancient Gulf architecture... you will never get bored here." Full review
Concierge "Dubai's answer to Vegas's Venetian Hotel... sounds tacky but is in fact utterly enchanting."
Fodor's "The name translates to "The Palace," and from the moment you pull into the drive with its fountain of life-size prancing horses, you'll know that it fits the description."
Insight Guides "Its Arabic name means ‘The Palace’, and this grand boutique hotel really is fit for a king."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"If cookie-cutter hotels don’t do it for you, this is your kind of place."
Travel + Leisure "This hotel's Lebanese restaurant has outdoor tables overlooking a waterfront resort. Part of the Madinat Jumeirah resort." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The opulent Al Qasr (“the palace” in Arabic) is graced with enormous wooden doors, elegant arches and Moroccan stonework."
Rough Guide "This extravagantly opulent Arabian-themed hotel looks like something out of a film set, from the statues of rearing horses and jaw-dropping views over the Madinat which greet you on arrival."
Time Out "It’s grand, but still elegant – there are palm trees, beautiful rugs and furniture, and elaborate flower arrangements in the lobby." Full review
Star Service "As part of the Madinat complex, this elegant hotel is designed to resemble a sheik's summer residence surrounded by water on all sides, creating a virtual island." Full review
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
Frommer's "Located across the street from the Dubai Museum, this is one of the city's best-value four-star hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The fine views from the Arabian Courtyard are some of Dubai’s most fascinating. The Arabianinspired rooms are spacious and the staff is friendly."
Time Out "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
Fodor's "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
The Telegraph8.0
"Ideal for those who prefer authentic Middle Eastern hustle and bustle over the five-star luxuries of new Dubai." Full review
Lonely Planet "Located opposite the Dubai Museum, this hotel is an excellent launch pad for city explorers." Full review
