Shangri-La Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Is Shangri-La Dubai good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.6/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: burj views; incredible breakfast; friendly staff. Main complaint: dated building.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Shangri-La Dubai, aging glamour”
Shangri-La Dubai is a somewhat dated hotel with breathtaking Burj Khalifa views — clean rooms, friendly staff, a good pool, and an incredible breakfast possibly the best a guest has had, with breakfast attendant Nick singled out for kindness. Honest caveats recur: the building feels outdated, even non-smoking rooms carry an old-hotel smell at the door (ask for tower-side non-smoking), cabs are inconvenient to catch, the metro is a walk away, and the booking platform refused negotiation.
- Rooms
- Clean rooms; smoking rooms smell strongly inside.
- Service
- Friendly staff; Nick the breakfast attendant shines.
- Location
- Good area; metro sits a walk away.
- Food
- A possibly best-ever breakfast each morning.
- Facilities
- A good pool; the building feels dated.
- Noise
- Traffic noise varies by room position.
- Burj views
- Incredible breakfast
- Friendly staff
- Good pool
- Sauna
- Gym
- Private parking
- Dated building
- Smoke smell
- Awkward cabs
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How it compares
Shangri-La Dubai ranks #77 of 453 hotels Staylist lists in Dubai and #55 of 173 5-star hotels there. At about $198 a night it is 9% above the median for 5-star hotels in Dubai ($182). The closest listed alternative is Shangri-La Apartments, under 50 m away (score 8.1).
About the hotel
- Address
- Sheikh Zayed Rd Near Financial Metro Station, Trade Centre, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Chain
- Shangri-La
- Opened
- 2003
- Renovated
- 2018
- Check-in / out
- From 14:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 2.3 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Dubai Intl. Airport (21.53 km) · Metro: Financial Centre (0.84 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Shangri-La Apartmentsunder 50 m · 8.1 · $183
- Dusit Thani Dubai300 m · 7.9 · $87
- Carlton Downtown Hotel300 m · 7.2 · $83
- Number One Tower Suites300 m · 8.8 · $43
- Residence Inn Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai400 m · 9.0 · $75
Amenities
- Sunbathing area
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Private parking
- EV charging station
- Airport pick-up
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Nightclub
- Tennis court
- Billiards room
- Squash court
- Restaurant
- Taxi booking service
- Airport drop-off
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Childcare service
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Currency exchange
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Shangri-La Dubai?
- Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does Shangri-La Dubai have a pool?
- Yes: indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool.
- Is there parking at Shangri-La Dubai?
- Yes: private parking.
- Does Shangri-La Dubai offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does Shangri-La Dubai have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Shangri-La Dubai from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Dubai Intl. Airport, about 21.53 km away.
- How far is Shangri-La Dubai from the centre of Dubai?
- About 2.3 km.
- Is Shangri-La Dubai suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.