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XVA Art Hotel vs Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa

Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, XVA Art Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa. XVA Art Hotel scores 90 with endorsements from 12 reviewers like Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Insight Guides.

XVA Art Hotel
XVA Art Hotel
8 / 10
Al Fahidi Quarter, formerly Bastakiya, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $68 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Multilingual
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Inside the Bastakiya old quarter area, XVA is one of the best inexpensive finds in Dubai." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Artsy expatriates are drawn to XVA, especially on a Wednesday, when it plays host to offbeat art-house films and lectures."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Dubai's first boutique hotel still has a faithful following of trendy guests, and it's easy to see why." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"No other paid accommodation in Dubai can compete with the XVA Gallery’s authentic Arabian offering."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This elegant hotel in a restored courtyard house is full of atmosphere. The stylish hotel rooms are minimalist in design."
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Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa
Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa
8 / 10
Al Fahidi Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $49 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Frommer's 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 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 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 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 Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Ideal for those who prefer authentic Middle Eastern hustle and bustle over the five-star luxuries of new Dubai." Full review
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