Skyline Views
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame Dubai skyline views, including the Burj Khalifa, with especially striking night views.
One&Only One Za'abeel
Zabeel
One&Only One Za’abeel is a modern luxury resort in Zabeel, known for its striking vertical design, spacious rooms and Burj Khalifa views. Guests can spend time between the Garden Pool and Infinity Pool, or dine across the hotel’s high-end restaurants and sky-bridge venues.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
3,099 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Distinctive Design
The “vertical urban resort” concept gives the property a futuristic architectural identity rather than a conventional hotel feel.
Attentive Service
Reviews consistently describe service as warm, professional and highly attentive, with staff handling requests smoothly.
Room Cleanliness
Housekeeping is a strong point: rooms are reported as spotless, fresh and carefully organised during the stay.
Pool Choice
The Garden Pool is described as quiet, shaded and surrounded by greenery, while the Infinity Pool delivers skyline-style resort appeal.
Dining Variety
Guests can choose from several restaurants, including premium dining experiences within The Link sky bridge.
Strong Facilities
The gym, pools and wellness spaces are repeatedly described as high quality, with one guest calling the gym among their best hotel gyms.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Pools. Confirm pool availability before booking: one guest found the pool closed during a December stay and later could not use it through another booking.
Ask Smoking Rules. If you are travelling with children or avoiding smoke, ask about the Garden Pool’s smoking policy before booking a day stay.
Check Inclusions. Confirm which restaurants accept any food voucher or discount before ordering; one guest discovered an outlet was excluded.
Reserve Tea. Book afternoon tea ahead of time rather than relying on a walk-in visit, as one guest found it fully booked.
Verify Check-In. If paying extra for a guaranteed early check-in, reconfirm room readiness in advance and allow for possible delays.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Street
Zaa'beel First - Za'abeel, Dubai
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Common Concerns
Premium Pricing
One review felt the high price was not justified by the number of service and maintenance shortcomings encountered.
Smoking Pool
The entire Garden Pool area was reported as a smoking area, forcing a pregnant guest and another family to leave.
Cigar Smoke
Cigar smoke around the 53rd floor was described as unavoidable for guests passing through to their rooms.
Steam Room
A review reported a tiny, poorly maintained steam room with rust, falling tiles and weak operation.
Limited Breakfast
The hot breakfast selection was criticised as unusually narrow for an ultra-premium hotel.
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The Bottom Line
One&Only One Za’abeel is a design-led luxury resort in Zabeel, with spacious, polished rooms and floor-to-ceiling views towards the Burj Khalifa. The stay is built around more than the room: guests can use the Garden Pool or Infinity Pool, eat at venues such as Aelia and Andalimane, and explore dining within The Link sky bridge. Service is the clearest strength.
Reviews describe warm, professional help from arrival through housekeeping, while several guests mention rooms being spotless and carefully maintained. The architecture gives the property a distinctive “vertical urban resort” feel, and the gym, pools and wellness areas add plenty to do without leaving the building. Families are mentioned positively, and the Garden Pool is praised for its greenery, shade and quieter atmosphere.
There are important caveats for a high-priced stay. The Garden Pool was reported as entirely smoking-designated, and cigar smoke around the 53rd floor was another concern. One review also found the steam room in poor condition, while breakfast’s hot options felt limited for the category.
Check pool availability, early check-in arrangements and voucher exclusions before arrival. Afternoon tea can fill up, so reserve it rather than relying on a walk-in.