Raffles Dubai vs InterContinental Dubai Marina, an IHG Hotel
Raffles Dubai and InterContinental Dubai Marina are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Raffles Dubai is the choice of most reviewers compared to InterContinental Dubai Marina. Raffles Dubai comes in at #2 in Dubai with recommendations from 13 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, DK Eyewitness and Star Service.
Raffles Dubai
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Sheikh Rashid Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $327 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This pyramid-shape luxury property is attached to Wafi City shopping mall and merges Asian style with an Egyptian aesthetic."
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Concierge
"The external kitsch conceals some of Dubai's largest, most stylish hotel rooms, all 248 loftlike in feel with oversized terrace balconies."
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When to go: November through March, to avoid the desert heat.
Fodor's
"The crowning glory of Wafi City's ancient Egyptian design theme, this majestic glass pyramid houses a classy 5-star hotel."
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Insight Guides
"Spectacular hotel housed in a giant pyramid, with a mix of quirky Egyptian theming and cool Asian designs, plus superb facilities including huge gardens, a gorgeous spa and some excellent restaurants and bars."
DK Eyewitness
"The Middle East’s first Raffles combines warmth and luxury with impeccable service."
InterContinental Dubai Marina, an IHG Hotel
Dubai Marina, Bay Central, Dubai 393080, United Arab Emirates
From $165 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
The Telegraph
8.0
"This design-conscious hotel features minimalist interiors, eye-catching artworks and celebrated British chef Jason Atherton's first restaurant in the Middle East."
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Fodor's
"It's rare to find a large hotel brand that also delivers on style, but that's exactly what you'll find at the Intercontinental Dubai Marina."
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Oyster
Luxury
"The InterContinental Dubai Marina is a huge luxury hotel with minimalistic-chic decor."
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