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
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 6.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 6
Hotel★★★★★Business Bay
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
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?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2018)+3y
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront better than Pullman Dubai Downtown?
- 1More 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 vs Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront
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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.
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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?
The two hotels are 380 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score