Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and SpavsFour Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa comes in at 83 with accolades from 8 publications including Frommer's, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
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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." Full review
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." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"A popular, family-friendly resort and attracts a range of guests, including business travelers looking for something a bit different." Full review
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." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Meaning gateway to the sun, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is located in the desert outside of the city." Full review
Fodor's "Bab al Shams, translating as "doorway to the sun," is a five-star adobe brick oasis, a vision you'd expect to find on the edges of the Sahara desert, or perhaps as a set for a movie." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Escape big-city Dubai with a stay at Bab Al Shams, a low-slung desert resort modeled after an Arabian fort." Full review
Independent "There are desert adventures such as camel rides, falconry exhibitions and nature walks to enjoy...each of the rooms reflects the Middle East in its design, and provides guests with desert views"
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Lonely Planet "Resembling a fort and blending into the desertscape, Bab Al Shams is a tonic for escapists seeking to indulge their Arabian Nights fantasies" Full review
Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
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Michelin Guide
Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $776/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
The Telegraph9.0
"The family-friendly Four Seasons Resort Dubai is home to Mercury, one of Dubai's – if not the world's – coolest rooftop bars." Full review
Fodor's "At 750 square feet, these are likely the biggest standard rooms in the city; in fact everything about this hotel is big: big pools, big beach, and big smiles." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Pristine grounds, tasteful rooms, and top-of-the-line amenities give this oceanfront property all the ingredients of luxury." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "There aren’t too many places that can offer a true beach and city break—but this elegant compound on Jumeirah’s crisp white shores manages to feel like part of Dubai while also being..." Full review
Tablet "The One&Only Royal Mirage Resort lives up to its name; its verdant gardens feel like an oasis next to Dubai’s urban skyscrapers, particularly when they lead to a stretch of private..." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Set on a sun-bleached stretch of sand, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach offers unparalleled luxury with elegant flair. At the regal façade of the entrance, you feel like you’ve..." Full review
Afar Magazine "Mercury Lounge is one of the best places to be seen in this see and be seen city. Abide by the dress code or risk being turned away—but if you make it in, revel in the views of the Gulf..." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"The One&Only Royal Mirage Resort lives up to its name; its verdant gardens feel like an oasis next to Dubai’s urban skyscrapers, particularly when they lead to a stretch of private sand..." Full review
