Amanpuri vs Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre

Aman vs Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts — side-by-side hotel comparison

Phuket, Thailand

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Hotel Flock Verdict

Amanpuri scores 9.4 overall; Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre scores 9.0. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric.

Metric	Amanpuri	Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre
Hotel Flock Score	9.4	9.0
Location	9.9	9.4
Service	9.5	9.3
Design	9.5	9.3
Dining	8.9	8.7
Value	8.0	8.3
Category	Beach	City
Tier	Ultra-Luxury	Ultra-Luxury
Opened	1988	—
From	$1,400/night	$600/night
Rooms	84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas)	201 rooms and suites
Architect	Ed Tuttle	Brand and local design teams

Metric	Amanpuri	Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre
Dining Venues	2	2

Metric	Amanpuri	Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre
Room Categories	3	3
Suite / Villa Types	3	2

Metric	Amanpuri	Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre
Spa Programme	Yes	Yes
Spa Facilities Listed	4	4

As the original Aman, this is the property most "Aman Junkies" cite as their favourite — worth booking even if you've stayed at newer, flashier Aman resorts.
Pansea Beach is genuinely quiet compared to the rest of Phuket — the resort's position and private access keep it that way.
About 30 minutes from Phuket International Airport.

Compare the flexible direct member rate with an eligible luxury-advisor booking for breakfast, credit, and upgrade consideration.
Confirm current room configurations, seasonal closures, and transfer requirements directly with the property.
The best category is usually determined by outlook, privacy, and location rather than square metres alone.

Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric.