Amanzoe vs Raffles The Palm Dubai
Aman vs Raffles — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanzoe scores 9.3 overall; Raffles The Palm Dubai scores 8.8. Amanzoe scores higher on our rubric, while Raffles The Palm Dubai has more dining venues, while Raffles The Palm Dubai lists more room categories.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanzoe | Raffles The Palm Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.1 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Value | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2012 | Open and bookable in the current Raffles portfolio as of 24 August 2026 |
| From | $1,600/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | 53 (38 pavilions, 3 beach pavilions, 12 villas) | 11 named non-residential accommodation categories on the official page; total key count may differ |
| Architect | Edward Tuttle with Marios Angelopoulos | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Amanzoe | Raffles The Palm Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanzoe | Raffles The Palm Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanzoe | Raffles The Palm Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanzoe
- The beach club and hillside pavilions are a genuine shuttle ride apart — factor that into how you plan your days.
- About 2.5 hours by car from Athens, or a shorter transfer via the resort's private helicopter option.
- Best May through October; many facilities scale back or close over winter.
Raffles The Palm Dubai
- Setting: the outer crescent of Palm Jumeirah, using a palace-scale beachfront setting separated from mainland Dubai.
- Eligible stays can earn ALL Accor Reward and Status points when the membership number is attached.
- Restaurant, spa and seasonal resort schedules can change; verify them on the official property page for the intended dates.
Summary
Amanzoe scores higher on our rubric, while Raffles The Palm Dubai has more dining venues, while Raffles The Palm Dubai lists more room categories.