Raffles The Palm, Dubai

Raffles The Palm - A 5-star beachfront resort with private villas, Cinq Mondes Spa, and panoramic Arabian Gulf views

Located on Palm Jumeirah, Raffles The Palm offers 369 rooms, suites, and private villas, all featuring private balconies with views of the Arabian Gulf or The Palm. The resort includes a 3000 sqm Cinq Mondes Spa with an ozone-controlled indoor pool, hammams, and 23 treatment rooms. Dining options include Matagi for modern Japanese cuisine, Piatti by the Beach serving Italian dishes, and Sola Jazz Lounge with live music. Guests can access Aquaventure Waterpark (3 km) and JBR Beach (4 km), while Dubai International Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Raffles The Palm provides 24-hour butler service, a kids' club, and fitness facilities with a private yoga studio.

Pros

The largest indoor pool on Palm Jumeirah, part of the Cinq Mondes Spa wellness facilities.

Private beachfront access with views of the Arabian Gulf from all accommodations.

Multiple fine-dining options, including a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse.

Spacious rooms and villas, some with private rooftop pools or garden entrances.

Proximity to Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark (2.5 km) and other Palm Jumeirah attractions.

Cons

The resort's location on Palm Jumeirah requires transportation to reach central Dubai.

Some dining venues have limited operating hours, closing by midnight.