Styled as a grand Arabian summer palace, Al Qasr is the regal centrepiece of the sprawling Madinat Jumeirah resort. Its name meaning "the palace" in Arabic, the hotel anchors a recreation of a traditional Arabian township, complete with palm-lined waterways plied by abra boats and views toward the iconic Burj Al Arab. Opulent interiors, grand chandeliers and intricate Arabesque detailing set a tone of old-world luxury throughout. Guests have access to the wider Madinat Jumeirah complex, with i.....

A contemporary hotel on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah, Aloft Palm Jumeirah sits on the outer ring of Dubai's landmark man-made island, facing the Arabian Gulf. Part of Marriott's Aloft brand, the property is pitched at younger and design-minded travellers, with a style that leans towards bold, modern interiors and a sociable, music-led atmosphere. Its rooms and suites are arranged across a curved tower, many with balconies looking out over the sea, the island or the Dubai skyline beyond. Leis.....

Billed as one of the world's largest waterparks, Aquaventure sits within the Atlantis resort complex on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. First opened in 2008 alongside Atlantis, The Palm, the park was greatly expanded over the following years and now spreads across the grounds of both the original hotel and the later Atlantis The Royal. It is built around a series of record-setting slides launched from towering structures, including near-vertical drops, water coasters and rides that sen.....

At the Atlantis Aquaventure waterpark complex on the eastern crescent of the Palm Jumeirah artificial archipelago in Dubai, the Dolphin and Sea Lion Experiences provide the most popular interactive marine-mammal encounter programmes in the broader United Arab Emirates. The dedicated marine-mammal facility, known as the Dolphin Bay and Sea Lion Point complex, opened in September 2008 as part of the broader Atlantis The Palm resort and has been continuously expanded and updated over the subsequent.....

At the apex of the eastern crescent of the Palm Jumeirah artificial archipelago in Dubai, Atlantis The Palm is the most prominent single resort hotel on the Palm Jumeirah and one of the most heavily visited integrated resort hotels in the broader United Arab Emirates. The 1,539-room resort opened in September 2008 at a total construction cost of approximately 1.5 billion dollars, the result of a joint venture between the South African Kerzner International hotel group and the Emirati real-estate.....

On the eastern crescent of the Palm Jumeirah artificial archipelago immediately adjacent to the original Atlantis The Palm resort, Atlantis The Royal is one of the most architecturally distinctive and most expensive luxury hotels ever built in the broader United Arab Emirates. The 795-room ultra-luxury resort opened on 10 February 2023 at a total construction cost of approximately 1.4 billion dollars, the result of a joint venture between the Kerzner International hotel group and the Investment .....

On the 50th floor of the Palm Tower at the gateway to the Palm Jumeirah artificial archipelago in Dubai, AURA SKYPOOL is the first 360-degree infinity sky pool in the world and one of the most heavily Instagrammed leisure venues in the entire United Arab Emirates. The dramatic 50th-floor venue opened in December 2021, occupying the upper levels of the 240-metre Palm Tower (the tallest building on the Palm Jumeirah) and providing panoramic 360-degree views over the entire Palm Jumeirah, the Dubai.....

Perched 210 metres above Palm Jumeirah, Aura Skypool is billed as the world's highest 360-degree infinity pool, set on the 50th floor of The Palm Tower. Created by Sunset Hospitality and opened in 2020, it was designed as an island in the sky, reached by dedicated lifts that carry guests up to the rooftop level. The centrepiece is a continuous infinity pool that wraps the full way around the building's core, giving unbroken views in every direction as swimmers circle the deck. From the water .....

Channelling the seductive cocktail bars of St-Tropez and Cannes, Bar du Port brings a slice of the French Riviera to Dubai's waterfront. Set within the Pier Club at Dubai Harbour with views over the marina and its moored yachts, it pairs indulgent French-Mediterranean cooking with expertly crafted drinks and music-filled evenings. Its bohemian design leans into the coastal theme, with earthy tones, wicker lighting and a grass-topped roof that conjures a breezy seaside escape. The kitchen serve.....

Operating from the Dubai Marina Walk, Boat Tours UAE runs small-boat trips around the marina and the nearby coast of Dubai. Departing from a berth near the marina promenade, the trips give visitors a way to see the district's towers, yachts and waterways from the water. Routes typically loop through the marina canal before heading out past the breakwater towards the open sea and the surrounding landmarks. From the boat, passengers take in the dense ring of skyscrapers around the marina, the b.....