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Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa vs Four 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
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
8 / 10
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
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Relaxation defines this enchanted desert resort, located 45 minutes outside Dubai near Endurance City." Full review
Rough Guide 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 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 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 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
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Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
7 / 10
Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $776 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"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 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 Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Pristine grounds, tasteful rooms, and top-of-the-line amenities give this oceanfront property all the ingredients of luxury." Full review