Grand Hyatt DubaivsFairmont The Palm
Both Grand Hyatt Dubai and Fairmont The Palm, Dubai are recommended by experts. Overall, Grand Hyatt Dubai ranks slightly better than Fairmont The Palm, Dubai. Grand Hyatt Dubai has a TripExpert Score of 86 with recommendations from 11 reviewers such as Time Out, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Grand Hyatt Dubai
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Insight Guides
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Star Service
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Al Qutaeyat Road, PO Box 7978, Dubai 7978, United Arab Emirates
From $136/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This is a great place for those looking to keep in shape, with an extensive spa, tennis center with professional instructors, squash courts, jogging track, and sprawling outdoor and indoor pools." Full review
Fodor's "As Bur Dubai's largest hotel, with a colossal 600 rooms and almost 200 serviced apartments, this property makes a real statement." Full review
Insight Guides "A rare resort-type hotel in the centre of the city, the 674-room Grand Hyatt lies roughly halfway between the airport and Sheikh Zayed Road."
Lonely Planet "The vast white-marble lobby at this hulking resort re-creates a tropical rainforest, with dhow hulls hanging from the ceiling." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This massive property may have marvellous views over Creekside Park across to the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, but it’s easy to let the myriad attractions within the hotel distract you."
Rough Guide "This colossus of a hotel – the second biggest in Dubai, with 674 rooms spread over sixteen floors – is grand in every sense."
Time Out "Grand Hyatt Dubai towers over the edge of Dubai's historic creek and has one of the biggest lobbies we’ve seen." Full review
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Be sure to book one on higher floors if you want the best views of the city.
Star Service "This hotel's striking 16-floor facade dominates the Bur Dubai side of the Khor Dubai waterway, next to Al Garhoud Bridge." Full review
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Management here seems to struggle with the high number of guests, which sometimes leaves special requests falling by the wayside.
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Despite its luxury amenities... in the heart of Dubai's commercial city center, the GrandHyatt Dubai is not as expensive as might be expected." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Overlooking Dubai Creek in the Bur Dubai district, the Grand Hyatt has 674 guest rooms and suites with city views, as well as luxury apartments." Full review
Fairmont The Palm Insight Guides Lonely Planet Time Out Star Service Oyster
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
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." Full review
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." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Offers a genuine taste of high-class Dubai -- with the premium price tag to match." Full review
Jetsetter "Contemporary sleep on Dubai’s man-made island, the Palm, with four swimming pools, a private beach and splurge-worthy spa." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This beachfront hotel has a relaxed vibe but is still within easy reach of the city, with palm-shaded pools and views of Dubai Marina's skyscrapers in the distance." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Set on the trunk of Dubai's famous palm, the Fairmont is popular with beach-vacationing families." Full review
Afar Magazine "Though the airport and city highlights are all a quick drive away, the Fairmont feels like a true getaway thanks to its setting on Palm Jumeirah island." Full review
