Sheikh Rashid Road, Wafi Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | (251) 219-4428
Impressive pyramid-shaped building surrounded by lush
gardens and grounds
Central Dubai location close to the airport and a short drive to most sights
Huge Wafi Mall complex adjoins the hotel
Luxurious interiors blend Middle Eastern and Asian design
Large rooms and suites with sumptuous decor, private
terraces, and 24-hour butler service
Lovely outdoor pool area with swim-up bar
Extensive spa facilities with saunas, steam rooms, and hot
tubs
Seven restaurants and bars include a Japanese restaurant,
Italian bistro, and a cocktail bar
Popular and stylish nightclub located on the top floors
Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel
Far from the beach
Not within walking distance of most sights
The 252-room luxurious five-pearl Raffles Dubai rises out of
lush gardens and grounds in an impressive glass-and-stone pyramid structure.
Spacious, light-filled interiors are sumptuous yet understated, tastefully
displaying a blend of Middle Eastern and Asian design influences. Huge
rooms and suites are cloaked in luxurious
fabrics and materials with handcrafted decorative details, modern technology,
lavish bathrooms, private terraces, and personal butlers on call 24/7. The
hotel’s expansive features include seven restaurants and bars, a gorgeous pool
with swim-up bar, and expansive spa facilities in the gardens. The hotel is far
from the beach, however, and not within walking distance of most sights.
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Luxury hotel housed in a pyramid-shaped building surrounded by gorgeous gardens
Understated opulence is the name of the game at Raffles
Dubai, a five-pearl luxury hotel housed in an impressive 19-story pyramid-shaped
building inspired by the great pyramids of Egypt. The glass-and-stone structure
rises out of gardens and manicured grounds that include a beautiful pool area
and a botanical garden with a glass dome centerpiece, the Eye of Horus. Spacious
and airy interiors are filled with sunlight streaming through huge
floor-to-ceiling windows and cloaked in a sumptuous yet subtle elegance that
blends Middle Eastern and Asian design influences. The gleaming marble-clad
lobby features massive pillars decorated with Egyptian-style carvings, giant
urns, with plush seating scattered about the vast space, including round ottoman-style
seats and modern sofas and armchairs.The hotel’s seven restaurants and bars feature fresh, clean,
and contemporary design, such as the sunlit Azur Restaurant bedecked in white with
warm wood floors and details, or the elegant, yet relaxed, Crossroads CocktailBar that is full of cream-colored and wood furnishings, with light-green accents and
plenty of seating throughout the space. The hotel attracts a well-heeled clientele of leisure and
business travelers. The property also caters
to families, and has a small playground on its premises, baby-sitting services, and
extensive recreational facilities at the neighboring Wafi Mall, though guests won't find many kids running around the pool. Past guests have continually praised the highly attentive service.
Location
Central Dubai location adjoining the Wafi Mall, and a short drive to most sights
The Raffles Dubai is located on Sheikh Rashid Road in the
Bur Dubai area. It adjoins the Wafi Mall, a giant complex with 300 shops and 30
restaurants, as well as entertainment and recreational facilities for kids. The
hotel is right by Dubai Healthcare City, which is full of medical and
educational facilities. The nearest metro station is a five-minute walk from
the hotel. Most sights are a short drive away. The Burj Khalifa, Jumeirah Mosque, and the Al Fahidi
historic district, which are all about 10 minutes away by car, take
upward of 30 minutes via public transportation. The nearest beach
is a bout a 15-minute drive. Dubai International Airport is about a 10-minute
drive away.
Rooms
Spacious, sumptuous rooms and suites with large private terraces, loads of modern comforts, and 24-hour butler service
Plush and spacious rooms and suites at the Raffles Dubai are among the largest in the city. All have large private terraces offering lovely views over the grounds and Dubai skyline. Contemporary decor is
sumptuous, but the opulence is tasteful and understated. Light and airy rooms are cloaked in
neutral tones, luxurious fabrics and materials, and handcrafted decorative
details that include intricate wood carvings and latticework on shutters and
doors. All rooms are equipped with large flat-screen TVs with satellite
channels, iPod docks, well-stocked minibars, Nespresso machines, free Wi-Fi, and
24-hour butler service. Club Rooms and Suites offer Club Lounge access, which
includes daily breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails and canapes, as
well as use of meeting rooms. Lavish bathrooms include large walk-in rainfall showers, soaking tubs, and high-end
toiletries. Suites include huge living
rooms, and many also have dining rooms, kitchenettes, and private offices.
Large bathrooms have insetflat-screen TVs, walk-in rainfall showers, soaking tubs, as well as hot tubs in
many units.
Features
Seven restaurants and bars, extensive spa facilities in the lush gardens, beautiful outdoor pool
The hotel is surrounded by lush gardens with four distinct
areas representing the essential elements of life: Earth, Wind, Fire, and
Water. The hotel’s extensive spa facilities are situated in the gardens, with
seven treatment rooms, men’s and women’s hair salons, and separate male and
female saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs, with a wide variety of treatments
available, including the Egyptian Gold, a 24-carat gold facial treatment. There’s
also a beautiful outdoor pool overlooking the gardens with a swim-up bar that
serves cocktails and light meals.The hotel’s seven restaurants and bars include a Japanese
restaurant, Italian bistro, cocktail bar, and alfresco dining in open-air
cabanas in the garden. People by Crystal is a popular nightclub located on the
top two floors, with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views of the Dubai
skyline.There’s also an on-site boutique with a wide selection of
luxury products, as well as a business center with 12 meeting rooms. Wi-Fi is
free throughout the hotel, and all rooms come with 24-hour butler service.
