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Raffles Dubai Overview

The mere mention of the name “Raffles” as it refers to hotel accommodations brings images of opulence, grandeur, and impeccable style to the mind of readers or listeners. This elegant 19-story hotel offers exceptional standards of quality and service to all those who enter its luxurious doors. Just 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport, it is the ideal location for business and leisure travelers alike. Dubai’s Financial Center and the World Trade Exhibition and Convention Centre is only 10 minutes in travel time. It is also situated adjacent to Wafi, the private and very fashionable lifestyle complex. At the Fourth Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, this Raffles hotel was called the “Best New Hotel Development in the Middle East” in 2008. Elite Traveler voted it one of the “101 Best Suites in the World,” and Conde Nast Traveler, US version, said it was on the “Hot List – World’s Top New 136 Hotels.” The British counterpart of Conde Nast stated it was on the “Hot List – The Best 65 places to stay in the world.”

Raffles Dubai Rooms

With 248 of the most gorgeous rooms available in Dubai, each accommodation choice is no less than superb. Choose between Signature Suites, Raffles Inc. Suites, Landmark Suites, Presidential Suites, a Penthouse Suite, or a Royal Suite. The interior décor of each room was chosen with the inspiration of the Middle East and a contemporary flair for Asian design. Each suite offers a private balcony with an amazing view looking over the fantastic city of Dubai. Room amenities include satellite television, an IPOD docking station, wireless internet access, ensuite bathroom in all suites, a valet, express laundry service available, coffee and tea-making capabilities, newspapers daily, 24-hour room service, and amenities available from RafflesAmrita Spa.

Raffles Dubai Restaurants & Bars

Azur All Day Dining offers a lunch buffet from 12:30-16:30 and a dinner buffet from 19:00-24:00. A wide range of Arabic dishes are offered, along with live cooking and meat carving areas. A delightful choice of Oriental cuisine from the grill and Kamados BBQs are served as well.

Raffles Salon offers a choice setting to enjoy coffee, juices, soft drinks, sweets, and pastries. Oriental music is performed live every evening.

Crossroads Cocktail Bar & Terrace offers a peaceful and relaxing setting among the Raffles Botanical Garden. The interior design and décor is Balinese.

Other great restaurants and bars available include Fire & Ice – Raffles Cellar & Grill, Asiana Restaurant, The Noble House, New Asia Bar, and the China Moon Champagne Bar. There is also a bar and restaurant next to the pool.

Raffles Dubai Facilities

Facilities and services offered by this magnificent hotel include RafflesAmrita Spa, Raffles Botanical Garden, and Raffles Boutique. As well, there are two Swimex exercise pools and an outdoor pool. Multi-lingual staff is available at the front desk and a physician is on-call, if need be, 24 hours per day. Provided is a juice bar, a wellness facility, a library, limousine service, basement parking for up to 1,000 vehicles, non-smoking suites, wireless internet access throughout the facility, babysitting/childcare services, a personal butler and a kids butler, and Wafi shopping mall adjacent to the hotel.

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1 Visitor Reviews

Average rating 5 / 5 from 1 visitor reviews

Posted December 2009
Tea for two
L Tucker from Derbyshire
Its a fabulous place to go.........we went for afternoon tea with champagne,then went shopping in the Wafi and then for dinner on the terrace.

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