Raffles Dubai
A pool and extensive spa inside a pyramid landmark
About this hotel
Built in the shape of the great pyramids of Egypt, this hotel pairs its outdoor swimming pool with an extensive spa menu covering saunas and steam rooms, alongside a full gym. Every room carries a generously-sized private balcony with Dubai skyline views, fitted with an interactive digital system for managing the stay from the TV or an iPad. Butler service is available to all rooms, a rarer standard than most properties on this list offer as default. Seven dining outlets cover a wide range of international fare, including an award-winning Japanese restaurant and a traditional afternoon tea salon, giving guests a full evening's choice without leaving the property. A traditional afternoon tea salon, Raffles Salon, adds a further dining occasion beyond the seven main outlets, rounding out a full day of options on the property.
- Outdoor pool
- Extensive spa
- Butler service
- Seven restaurants
Our take
This suits travelers who want a genuine pool-and-spa afternoon backed by butler service as standard, inside one of Dubai's more distinctive landmark buildings. Seven dining outlets make it a strong pick for a longer stay wanting variety without venturing out each night. Guests on a shorter or more budget-conscious trip should look toward a simpler property, since butler service and seven restaurants come with pricing to match.
- ✓Use the interactive in-room digital system to manage spa bookings and dining reservations without calling down to the front desk.
- ✓Book the Japanese restaurant, TOMO, in advance, it's one of the more sought-after tables among the seven dining outlets.
- ✓Take advantage of butler service for restaurant reservations across the property rather than booking each one separately yourself.
Why we love it
- An outdoor pool and extensive spa
- Butler service in every room
- Seven distinct dining outlets
- Skyline-view private balconies
Why guests love itTravelers staying here found butler service as a standard inclusion genuinely changed the pace of the stay, restaurant bookings and spa scheduling handled without extra effort on the guest's part. The outdoor pool paired well with the extensive spa, saunas and steam rooms turning a swim into a longer wellness afternoon most days. Seven separate dining outlets, including an award-winning Japanese restaurant, meant the trip never ran short of new places to eat despite staying on property the entire time.