Raffles Dubai vs The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre

Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, Raffles Dubai ranks significantly better than The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre. Raffles Dubai has a TripExpert Score of 94 with endorsements from 13 reviews such as Rough Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Star Service.

Raffles Dubai

Tripexpert score:

8 / 10

Location: Sheikh Rashid Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Price:

From $327 /night

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge
Hot Tub
Free Internet
Room Service
Laundry Service
Concierge

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Expert reviews:

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

"The external kitsch conceals some of Dubai's largest, most stylish hotel rooms, all 248 loftlike in feel with oversized terrace balconies."

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." Full review

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