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Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa vs Fairmont The Palm
Both Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa and Fairmont The Palm, Dubai are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa ranks marginally better than Fairmont The Palm, Dubai. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa comes in at 84 with endorsements from 9 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Time Out
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International Endurance City, 308th Rd, P.O Box 8168, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $220 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Relaxation defines this enchanted desert resort, located 45 minutes outside Dubai near Endurance City."
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Rough Guide
"Hidden out in the desert a 45-minute drive from the airport, this gorgeous resort occupies a wonderfully atmospheric replica Arabian fort."
Time Out
"For a touch of old-style Arabia, without losing any modern comforts, desert resort Bab Al Shams is one of a kind."
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Oyster
Luxury
"A popular, family-friendly resort and attracts a range of guests, including business travelers looking for something a bit different."
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Afar Magazine
"The family-friendly Bab al Shams Desert Resort & Spa wraps around an oasis and looks out over gently rolling sand dunes that guests explore by 4x4, horse, camel, and mountain bike."
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Fairmont The Palm
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Star Service
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Palm Jumeirah, Dubai 72413, United Arab Emirates
From $214 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides
"Having opened in style, with a launch party that saw Hollywood’s A-listers walk down the red carpet, this popular theme resort houses 1,373 lavish guest rooms and 166 suites."
Lonely Planet
"Think twice before spending your money here."
Time Out
"There’s a colourful 3,000-piece glass sculpture in the lobby and the hotel has a unique, nautical-themed decor."
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Star Service
"Still, the Fairmont benefits from a solid mix of European and regional guests that flock to its recreational facilities and numerous dining outlets."
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Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Offers a genuine taste of high-class Dubai -- with the premium price tag to match."
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