XVA Art HotelvsAtlantis The Palm
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. Overall, XVA Art Hotel ranks slightly higher than Atlantis, The Palm. XVA Art Hotel comes in at 90 with endorsements from 12 sources like Insight Guides, Afar Magazine and Condé Nast Traveler.
XVA Art Hotel
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Al Fahidi Quarter, formerly Bastakiya, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $68/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Restaurant
 - Multilingual
 
 "Inside the Bastakiya old quarter area, XVA is one of the best inexpensive finds in Dubai." Full review
 "Artsy expatriates are drawn to XVA, especially on a Wednesday, when it plays host to offbeat art-house films and lectures." 
 "Dubai's first boutique hotel still has a faithful following of trendy guests, and it's easy to see why." Full review
 "No other paid accommodation in Dubai can compete with the XVA Gallery’s authentic Arabian offering." 
 "This elegant hotel in a restored courtyard house is full of atmosphere. The stylish hotel rooms are minimalist in design." 
 "One of Dubai’s very few genuine heritage hotels, this atmospheric gallery-cum-café has seven guest rooms tucked away around the back of a fine old Bastakiya house." 
 "There is a running trail along Dubai Creek and the hotel can recommend nearby beaches, and fitness centers at all price points." Full review
 "Owned and operated by the XVA Gallery, the XVA Hotel is located in the Bastakiya district." Full review
 Mid-Range
 "The mid-range XVA Art Hotel packs a whole lot of art into a small boutique hotel -- not a common feat in mega-hotel loving Dubai." Full review
8.0
 "Arty Arabian minimalism." Full review
Atlantis The Palm
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Crescent Road, The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $251/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 
 "Although it's terribly expensive... the Atlantis is a fantasy for children and families, with water activities in every direction." Full review
 "Located at the top of the Palm Jumeirah this vast complex has a wide choice of rooms, most with views over the gulf." 
 "This vast new mega-resort... is one of the most spectacular places to stay in Dubai, and literally has everything." 
 "Billed as the first entertainment-integrated resort, the Atlantis aims at redefining tourism, a goal visible upon entrance." Full review
 "The 114-acre Atlantis Dubai is, like the Atlantis Bahamas, an oversize extravaganza." Full review
8.0
 "This underwater-themed resort boasts a crowd-pleasing waterpark, two pools and nearly a mile of man-made beach." Full review
 "Nobody thought the Burj al Arab could be surpassed for their colorful take on five-star lavishness until Atlantis came along." Full review
 Kid-Friendly
 "The 1,539-room Atlantis, the Palm, is one of Dubai’s top family-friendly hotels, thanks to its massive water park and extensive aquarium." Full review
 "Ramps up the amenities with a giant aquarium housing 65,000 sea creatures... a water park, a designer-brand-only shopping mall, nightclubs, belly dancers, and four big-name-chef restaurants." Full review
 "The Atlantis Hotel is the focal point of Dubai's giant cluster of man-made isthmuses that jut out into the Persian Gulf." Full review