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Fairmont The Palm vs Burj Al Arab
Both Burj Al Arab Jumeirah and Fairmont The Palm, Dubai are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah scores significantly better than Fairmont The Palm, Dubai. Burj Al Arab Jumeirah has a TripExpert Score of 91 with praise from 15 reviews like Frommer's, Rough Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Fairmont The Palm
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Star Service
Oyster
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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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Burj Al Arab
Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
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Jumeirah Beach Rd, P.O Box 74147, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $1,470 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The Burj is among the world's tallest... and most expensive hotels, certainly in first place for sheer over-the-top appeal."
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A "pillow menu" lets you choose from 17 pillows and quilts to make for a decadent night's sleep.
Concierge
"Low-key it is not, with Rolls-Royce pickups at the airport, a rooftop helipad, and an entrance that denies mere plebeians the right to gawk."
Insight Guides
"A stay in this iconic ‘seven-star’ hotel offers the last word in opulence, with every mod-con and indulgence you could imagine... ranging from remote-control curtains to ‘pillow menus'."
Travel + Leisure
"This iconic, sail-shaped hotel—which soars 1,053 feet over the Persian Gulf, on an artificial island off Jumeirah Beach—literally epitomizes Dubai’s over-the-topness."
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DK Eyewitness
"The interior is gaudy but the spectacular coastal views, especially from the Skyview Bar, make up for it."
