Palace Downtown, DubaiPalace Downtown in Dubai, United Arab Emirates has a corrected score of 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 28 of 453 hotels we score in Dubai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $600 a night (cached, not a live quote).Palace Downtown is a five-star hotel situated on Old Town Island in Downtown Dubai. Positioned on the edge of a lake, the property overlooks the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa. The interior combines traditional Arabian decor with modern amenities. It serves leisure travellers and business guests through its proximity to the Dubai Opera and Dubai Mall. Facilities include a full-service spa, a fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool, and several restaurants. The hotel also provides meeting rooms and a business centre. While the location is central, the pool area can become crowded during busy periods.What stands out

Traditional Arabian decor

Views of the Dubai Fountain

Full-service spa and sauna

Walking distance to Dubai Mall

Watch out for

Crowded pool area

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