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Raffles Dubai vs Shangri-La Dubai Apartments

Both properties are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Raffles Dubai is preferred by most reviewers compared to Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai. Raffles Dubai is ranked #2 in Dubai with endorsements from 13 reviewers like Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.

Raffles Dubai
Raffles Dubai
8 / 10
Sheikh Rashid Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $327 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This pyramid-shape luxury property is attached to Wafi City shopping mall and merges Asian style with an Egyptian aesthetic." Full review
Concierge 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 Fodor's
"The crowning glory of Wafi City's ancient Egyptian design theme, this majestic glass pyramid houses a classy 5-star hotel." Full review
Insight Guides 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 DK Eyewitness
"The Middle East’s first Raffles combines warmth and luxury with impeccable service."
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Shangri-La Dubai Apartments
Shangri-La Dubai Apartments
8 / 10
Sheikh Zayed Road, PO Box 75880, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $131 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The beautiful Shangri-La, which reaches 43 stories into the Dubai skyline, is a favorite of business elites and visiting celebrities." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This award-winning property makes a striking 43-story statement at the heart of the Sheikh Zayed business district, and its cool contemporary interiors are a great place for meetings."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"The most appealing hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, set in a towering, Gotham-esque structure at the southern end of the strip."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Known as the hotel where Hollywood’s stars choose to stay... this is one of Dubai’s swankiest, with a dramatic lobby, posh rooms and splendid restaurants."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The most stylish hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, the Shangri-La is pure contemporary class – a beguiling mix of Zen-chic and Scandinavian-cool."
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