Palace DowntownvsTaj Dubai
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Palace Downtown scores slightly higher than Taj Dubai. Palace Downtown ranks #27 in Dubai with accolades from 7 reviewers including Concierge, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Palace Downtown
Rough Guide
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Forbes Travel Guide
Old Town Island, Downtown Dubai, Dubai 9770, United Arab Emirates
From $261/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "One of the flagship properties of the vast Downtown Dubai development, this opulent, Arabian-themed “city-resort” offers a surreal contrast to the nearby Burj Khalifa."
Star Service "As an integral part of the Downtown Burj Dubai development, this hotel serves as the home base for a mix of leisure and business guests who bask in the shadows of Burj Khalifa." Full review
Travel + Leisure "From the razzle-dazzle entrance lined with towering palm trees to the pretty petal-filled pool in the lobby, The Palace hotel has no shortage of Arabian splendor." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Palace Downtown has more soul than many other Dubai hotels and the 242 spacious rooms and suites feature Middle-Eastern touches in the form of carved-wood panelling and rich fabrics." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "It sounds like a gimmick, but the architectural contrast is pleasing, and many of this hotel’s 242 rooms have breathtaking views of Dubai’s latest monument to hyperbole." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A successful blend of Old World class and Arabic aesthetics, the Palace appeals to those with refined tastes." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"At Palace Downtown, grand arches, regal fountains and pools, lakeside terraces and palm-tree-fringed walkways, illuminated by a warm, golden glow, offer an escape into an Arabian..." Full review
Taj Dubai
Tablet
Jetsetter The Telegraph
Oyster Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Burj Khalifa Street, Dubai 8489, United Arab Emirates
From $131/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Tablet18.7
"Say what you want about Dubai — go on, say it, we’ve all got opinions — there’s no denying that this is a town that knows a thing or two about luxury. And while we’re aware that there’s..." Full review
Jetsetter "Luxe downtown high-rise opposite the Burj Khalifa, with an outdoor pool, an ayurvedic spa and four restaurants." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"An upscale Dubai property that seamlessly leaps the business-leisure divide." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"Typical of this luxury chain, the five-pearl Taj Dubai is a beautifully polished property infused with Indian touches." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Jet-setting families with kids come to this 296-room hotel with a stand-out breakfast." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"The style sticks closely to the Taj template, a contemporary take on classical Indian design, and the staff can be counted on for the sort of eminently professional service" Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Situated in the heart of one of the world’s trendiest cities,
Taj Dubai offers a stylish blend of classic and contemporary that gives this
Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel a feeling..." Full review
