--- title: "Pullman Dubai Downtown vs Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront" description: "Pullman Dubai Downtown or Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront in Dubai? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/pullman-dubai-downtown-dubai-vs-radisson-blu-hotel-dubai-waterfront-dubai/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-13 --- # Pullman Dubai Downtown vs Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront Both are in Dubai, 380 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★★ · Business Bay ## [Pullman Dubai Downtown](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pullman-dubai-downtown-dubai/) - **Guest rating:** 8.7 · Very good - **Location score:** 6.5 - **Score by category:** 0 of 6 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1985144/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★★★ · Business Bay ## [Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/radisson-blu-hotel-dubai-waterfront-dubai/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 6.6 - **Score by category:** 1 of 6 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2003933/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 380 m apart. ### Why is Pullman Dubai Downtown better than Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront? 1. Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2018) (+3y) 2. Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h) ### Why is Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront better than Pullman Dubai Downtown? 1. More guest reviews (1,148 vs 538), so the rating is more reliable (×2.1) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Pullman Dubai Downtown | Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.6 | | Location | 6.5 | 6.6 | | Facilities | 9.2 | 9.2 | | Spa & wellness | 9.5 | 9.5 | | Beach access | 4.1 | 3.8 | | Public transport | 4.3 | 5.8 (+1.5) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.7 (+0.1) | 8.6 | | Guest rating | 8.7 (+0.1) | 8.6 | | Number of reviews | 538 | 1,148 (+610) | | Rank in Dubai | top 24% (+4%) | top 28% | | Location | | Location score | 6.5 | 6.6 | | Distance to Business Bay centre | 530 m | 470 m | | To the beach | 1.8 km (−80 m) | 1.9 km | | To public transport | 1.2 km | 930 m (−280 m) | | To the airport | 12 km | 13 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 97 (+4) | 93 | | To the nearest food shop | 380 m | 420 m | | Shops within 500 m | 6 | 4 | | Sights within 1 km | 5 (+2) | 3 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | | Rooms | 344 | 432 | | Floors | 19 | 19 | | Newest building or renovation | 2021 (+3y) | 2018 | | Listed amenities | 26 | 27 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 (−1h) | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Free parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Car hire | ✓ | ✓ | | Concierge | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ | | Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ | | Spa | ✓ | ✓ | | Sauna | ✓ | ✓ | | Steam room | ✓ | ✓ | | Hot tub | ✓ | – | | Gym | ✓ | ✓ | | Nightclub | ✓ | ✓ | | Meeting rooms | ✓ | – | | Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Minibar | ✓ | ✓ | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ | | Massage | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Business trips | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. [Pullman Dubai Downtown prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pullman-dubai-downtown-dubai/prices/) ## Location 380 m apart Pullman Dubai Downtown: city centre: 910 m, nearest station Business Bay Metro Station محطة مترو الخليج التجاري: 1.2 km, Dubai International Airport (DXB): 12 km, beach: 1.8 km, 97 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km. Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront: city centre: 770 m, nearest station Business Bay Metro Station محطة مترو الخليج التجاري: 930 m, Dubai International Airport (DXB): 13 km, beach: 1.9 km, 93 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 43 hotels in Business Bay](https://stayversus.com/en/united-arab-emirates/dubai/area/business-bay/) ## Weather in Dubai [Dubai weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai/weather) ## Pullman Dubai Downtown or Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront: common questions ### Which is better, Pullman Dubai Downtown or Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront? Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront leads in 1 of 6 categories, including public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Pullman Dubai Downtown or Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Pullman Dubai Downtown is 1.8 km from the nearest beach; Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront is 1.9 km. ### How far apart are Pullman Dubai Downtown and Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront? 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