XVA Art HotelvsTaj Dubai
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. On balance, XVA Art Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Taj Dubai. XVA Art Hotel comes in at 90 with recommendations from 12 reviews like Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Rough Guide.
XVA Art Hotel
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
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Al Fahidi Quarter, formerly Bastakiya, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $68/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
"Inside the Bastakiya old quarter area, XVA is one of the best inexpensive finds in Dubai." Full review
"Artsy expatriates are drawn to XVA, especially on a Wednesday, when it plays host to offbeat art-house films and lectures."
"Dubai's first boutique hotel still has a faithful following of trendy guests, and it's easy to see why." Full review
"No other paid accommodation in Dubai can compete with the XVA Gallery’s authentic Arabian offering."
"This elegant hotel in a restored courtyard house is full of atmosphere. The stylish hotel rooms are minimalist in design."
"One of Dubai’s very few genuine heritage hotels, this atmospheric gallery-cum-café has seven guest rooms tucked away around the back of a fine old Bastakiya house."
"There is a running trail along Dubai Creek and the hotel can recommend nearby beaches, and fitness centers at all price points." Full review
"Owned and operated by the XVA Gallery, the XVA Hotel is located in the Bastakiya district." Full review
Mid-Range
"The mid-range XVA Art Hotel packs a whole lot of art into a small boutique hotel -- not a common feat in mega-hotel loving Dubai." Full review
18.5
"Yes, appearances to the contrary, Dubai still has a thriving creative class kicking around. Look no further than the modest Al Fahidi district, once home to 19th-century textile and pearl..." 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
18.7
"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
"Luxe downtown high-rise opposite the Burj Khalifa, with an outdoor pool, an ayurvedic spa and four restaurants." Full review
9.0
"An upscale Dubai property that seamlessly leaps the business-leisure divide." Full review
Luxury
"Typical of this luxury chain, the five-pearl Taj Dubai is a beautifully polished property infused with Indian touches." Full review
"Jet-setting families with kids come to this 296-room hotel with a stand-out breakfast." Full review
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
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