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Sofitel Dubai The Palm vs Raffles Dubai

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa and Raffles Dubai are both praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Raffles Dubai scores significantly higher than Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa. Raffles Dubai comes in at 94 with accolades from 12 reviewers including Jetsetter, oyster.com and Insight Guides.

Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Sofitel Dubai The Palm
7 / 10
The Palm Jumeirah, East Crescent road 55558, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $249 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Oyster Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa is a five-pearl low-rise hotel situated on the East Crescent of Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Palm Jumeirah has some of the most expensive hotel real estate in Dubai, but the Sofitel offers a good balance between luxury, convenience, and price." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A well-furnished beach, an infinity pool, a sky-deck pool, an indulgent spa and a 24-hour gym tick all the leisure boxes at this high-rise Palm Jumeirah hotel." Full review
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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