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One&Only The Palm Dubai vs Raffles Dubai
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Raffles Dubai is $582 a night less. They are 23.8 km apart.
One&Only The Palm Dubai
$872/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $102 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
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The honest take
One&Only The Palm is at $812 a night against Raffles Dubai's $279, and that gap buys you a private beach and water park the Raffles lacks entirely. If a Palm Jumeirah beach resort is the point of a Dubai trip, book the One&Only; its 9.3 rating over 501 reviews backs it up. If you want a well-run five-star base near Wafi and Sheikh Rashid Road for a fraction of the price, Raffles does the job without the sand.
The look and the feel
One&Only The Palm Dubai
Low-slung Arabesque villas by Kerzner's design team spread along a private crescent of Palm Jumeirah, all pale stone, dark timber screens and courtyards planted thick with palms and bougainvillea. The lobby opens straight through to the sea, so the first thing you register is light off water rather than air-conditioning and marble. Rooms run to private pools and terraces rather than balconies over a car park, and the whole place is built around slowness: long lunches by the beach, a spa wing set apart in its own garden, service pitched at people who are not going anywhere else that day.
Couples and families who want a beach resort and are happy to pay Palm Jumeirah prices for it.
Raffles Dubai
Raffles Dubai is the one shaped like a pyramid, glass-clad and lit gold at night, standing over the Wafi complex just off Sheikh Rashid Road. Inside it leans on the brand's colonial-luxury signatures - dark wood, brass fittings, a grand staircase - but transposed into a modern Gulf hotel with three restaurants, a nightclub and a rooftop pool rather than a heritage building. It's a hotel for people moving through the city: business travellers, shoppers hitting Wafi and the nearby souks, guests who want a serious five-star shell without paying resort prices.
Business and city travellers who want a well-appointed five-star near Wafi without resort pricing.
Raffles has no beach and no water park, so the trade for its lower price is losing the sand and the pool-and-slide entertainment that One&Only builds its whole stay around.
One&Only The Palm is the more beautiful place to actually be - low villas, sea light and gardens beat a pyramid lobby by a main road, whatever the brass fittings inside.
The numbers
| One&Only The Palm Dubai | Raffles Dubai | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $872 | $290 |
| Guest rating | 9.3/10 | — |
| Reviews | 501 | 116 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 23.8 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only One&Only The Palm Dubai has
- Water park
- Beach
Only Raffles Dubai has
Nothing on our list that One&Only The Palm Dubai lacks.
What guests actually say
One&Only The Palm Dubai
- peace and quiet
- friendly staff
- clean and comfortable
“Lovely place to stay and somewhere actually feels like your on holiday and just relax”
Raffles Dubai
- extremely helpful, friendly staff
- great location near attractions
- comfortable rooms and beds
“This property has been on my wish list for a long time, having stayed at many 5* properties in Dubai and UAE, Raffles Dubai is not only iconic but holds a special status as one of the best hotels in Dubai.”
Raffles guests come away happier, as multiple reviews consistently praise attentive staff, location and comfort with specific detail, while One&Only's reviews are shorter and less detailed despite high scores.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
One&Only The Palm Dubai
- Palm Manor House Premier RoomBreakfast Included · free cancellation$872
- Room StandardBreakfast Included · free cancellation$902
- Premier RoomBreakfast Included · free cancellation$905
Raffles Dubai
- Signature Room KingRoom Only$291
- Signature Room Twin BedsRoom Only$293
- Raffles Club Twin BedsRoom Only$294
In guests' own words
One&Only The Palm Dubai
10/10
“Wonderful”
Just perfect
Nothing
10/10
“Lovely place to stay and somewhere actually feels like your on holiday and just relax”
Peace and quiet, Place to relax and Friendly staff…
Clean and comfortable also well trained staff
Raffles Dubai
10/10
Hazel receptionist was excellent, credit to hotel!
10/10
Great Hotel with great service
10/10
Staff were extremely helpful and the hotel was perfectly located for all Dubia attractions! Loved it, can’t wait to visit again
About each
One&Only The Palm Dubai
Experience unparalleled luxury at One&Only The Palm, the #1 Resort in the Middle East as recognized by Condé Nast Traveller Reader’s Choice Awards 2024, where stunning coastal Beauty meets Dubai's vibrant urban energy. Private Beach Oasis Indulge in our pristine sandy beach and lush gardens that provide a serene escape from the bustling city, offering a…
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Raffles Dubai
Luxurious Spa Services Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials at the full-service spa, ensuring total relaxation during your stay. Recreational Delights From a vibrant nightclub to a serene outdoor pool, this hotel offers a variety of recreational options to suit your mood. Culinary Excellence With 3 restaurants, a cafe, and multiple…
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Facilities, in full
One&Only The Palm Dubai
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
Raffles Dubai
- Elevator
- Fitness facilities
- ATM/banking
- Shopping on site
- Conference space
- Golfing nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Library
- Health club
- Nightclub
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Porter/bellhop
- Limo or town car service available
- Full-service spa
Where they are
Palm JumeirahSheikh Rashid Road, Wafi, PO Box 121800, Dubai, 121800
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