This was my second stay at Raffles Dubai, and after the wonderful experiences during both stays, I'll be here again on future trips. The hotel is very elegant without being stuffy, and the rooms are spacious and well-appointed with all the amenities needed. The staff are l friendly and helpful (and well-trained), including the reception staff and the concierge staff, who went beyond the 'call of duty' to efficiently arrange reserved tickets for the WTA tennis tournament.
The pool area, gym, and locker rooms are wonderful, clean, and well-maintained. I also like the location of the hotel, which is close to the airport and not affected by the hustle and bustle of the downtown areas (e.g., Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa area). Overall, you can't miss with this fabulous hotel/resort destination in Dubai - I give Raffles my highest recommendation.