"The extraordinarily expensive hotel is surrounded by waterways, lush gardens, and the re-creation of ancient Gulf architecture... you will never get bored here." Full review

"Dubai's answer to Vegas's Venetian Hotel... sounds tacky but is in fact utterly enchanting."

"The name translates to "The Palace," and from the moment you pull into the drive with its fountain of life-size prancing horses, you'll know that it fits the description."

"If cookie-cutter hotels don’t do it for you, this is your kind of place."

"This hotel's Lebanese restaurant has outdoor tables overlooking a waterfront resort. Part of the Madinat Jumeirah resort." Full review