Dubai
Opulent Egyptian-meets-Asian aesthetic. Marble floors, Mashrabiya filigree details, gold accents, crystal chandeliers. Formal luxury with genuine warmth. The service culture is what people remember most.
Book Tomo restaurant for dinner even if not staying — it's a proper destination restaurant with city skyline views and a fiercely loyal following among Japanese expats
Why It Matters
The entry-level Signature Rooms at 70 sqm are essentially the size of suites at most competitors. Combined with 24/7 butler service for every room and seven dining outlets — including the award-winning Tomo Japanese restaurant — this is one of the most consistently praised luxury hotels in Dubai for actual service delivery, not just Instagram moments.
Raffles Dubai is a 17-storey pyramid rising from private lush gardens in the Wafi district — an Egyptian-inspired architectural statement that, by Dubai standards, reads as almost restrained. Opened in 2007, it blends contemporary Arabian and Asian design sensibilities across 252 rooms and suites, all of which start at a generous 70 sqm and come with butler service. It's a city-center hotel that functions like an urban resort: great dining, a serious spa, and a direct connection to Wafi Mall.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Diplomatic Suite
A corner suite at 160 sqm combining Middle Eastern and Asian design influences. Separate master bedroom and a spacious living room with an oversized private balcony. Walk-in shower, bathtub, butler service. These are genuine apartment-sized spaces.
160 sqm
Landmark Suite
At 204 sqm with a standout 47 sqm private terrace, this is one of the hotel's most popular suite options. Includes a Jacuzzi, separate living and dining areas, butler service, and full Raffles Club Lounge access.
King · 204 sqm
Penthouse Suite
441 sqm of the most extravagant space in the hotel short of the Royal Suite. Floor-to-ceiling views, private terrace, full butler service, separate rooms, and the kind of space that makes Dubai's other luxury penthouses feel cramped.
441 sqmPresidential Suite
Over 300 sqm and individually designed around one of the four ancient Egyptian elements — Earth, Wind, Fire, or Water. Panoramic city views, state-of-the-art entertainment system, separate living room and master bedroom, full butler service.
300 sqmRaffles Club Room
Same generous room footprint as the Signature Room but with access to the Raffles Club Lounge on the 10th floor. That access covers continental breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails with canapes — essentially three dining occasions included in the rate.
Royal Suite
The top of the house at 650 sqm — available in Asian or Middle Eastern design themes. Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, full kitchenette, Jacuzzi, and every conceivable luxury. This is the suite category favored by heads of state and the kinds of guests who book multiple floors.
King (multiple bedrooms) · 650 sqmSignature Room
The entry-level option and already impressive: 70 sqm is genuinely the size of a suite in most Dubai hotels. Handcrafted decorative items, luxurious fabrics, marble bathroom, flat-screen TV, minibar, espresso maker, and a furnished private balcony with city skyline views. Butler service included.
70 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
7 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Spend a day with the Raffles chef starting with a guided tour of Dubai's local fish and spice markets, then cook together. One of the more genuinely immersive things you can do in Dubai.
The hotel's award-winning Floral Afternoon Tea served in the lobby lounge. Multiple Time Out Dubai and FACT Dining Award commendations. Open to hotel guests and walk-ins.
Daily lunch buffet at Azur restaurant, 12:30pm-3:30pm. AED 110 per person. Pan-Arabic, Asian, and international dishes. Open to non-guests — good value for exploring the hotel without a full stay.
One-on-one workshop with a local calligraphy artist learning the art of Arabic ink lettering. Offered as a standalone workshop or as part of a stay package.
Curated desert safari organized through the hotel's concierge team. Takes guests into the Dubai desert for dune bashing and traditional desert camp experiences.
Guided exploration of Dubai's trading heritage — the Creek, the Spice Souk, Gold Souk — organized through hotel concierge. Gets you off the main tourist circuit and into older Dubai.
A four-night, five-day bespoke journey crafted to individual preferences, combining curated Dubai experiences with dedicated Raffles butler service throughout. Pricing on request.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site hair salon. Saturday–Thursday 10:30am–9pm; Friday 12pm–9pm.
11 versatile meeting rooms plus a library and the grand Raffles Ballroom (overlooks private gardens, crystal chandeliers, capacity for 400 seated). Full event planning services available.
High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and all guest rooms.
24-hour in-room dining available across all room categories.
State-of-the-art gym with multi-functional equipment. Open 24 hours for hotel guests; external gym members 10am-6pm. Personal training available.
24/7 dedicated Raffles butler service available for all rooms and suites. A genuine differentiator — not just a title for concierge, but personal butler assistance throughout the stay.
22-metre outdoor swimming pool with four water loungers. Open daily 10am-6pm.
Dedicated kids pool adjacent to the main outdoor pool.
Heated outdoor Jacuzzi adjacent to the main pool area.
Direct covered walkway connection to Wafi Mall with 350+ shops and Khan Murjan souk. No outdoor Dubai heat required.
Over 1,200 sqm of spa facilities including six treatment suites (including a couples suite), sauna, steam rooms, relaxation areas, and Guzel Hair Salon. Open daily 10am-6pm.
Male and female sauna and steam rooms within the Raffles Spa complex. Included with spa treatment bookings; Club Room guests and above receive complimentary access.
Certified under the Green Key sustainability program. Energy, water, and waste management programs active across all operations.
Valet parking available for hotel guests.
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