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.....

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 .....

An all-day dining room set against a sparkling infinity pool, Crescendo serves a global spread with a Middle Eastern accent on Palm Jumeirah. Part of the Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, it pairs a spacious alfresco terrace overlooking the Arabian Gulf with an airy indoor space built around live cooking stations. Its kitchen roams from international favourites to regional specialities, with menus showcasing Middle Eastern spices and ingredients. Live stations turn out fresh dishes from the tand.....

Emirates Theatre is located in one of the most popular shopping destinations in Dubai, The Mall of Emirates. It consists of two theatre spaces. The larger one includes 500 seats, VIP boxes, a balcony and modern stage equipment. The venue is suitable for workshops, meetings, conferences and other educational events which attract business people and students. But the majority of visitors come there to enjoy spectacular shows, comedy stand-ups, dance performances and live concerts. Emirates Theatr.....

Flying from a helipad inside the Dubai Police Academy, HeliDubai runs scenic helicopter tours over the city from a central base in the Al Sufouh area, opposite the Mall of the Emirates. The operator offers sightseeing flights as its mainstay, alongside private charters, corporate transfers and aerial filming and photography work. Tours are sold in a range of lengths, from a short twelve-minute hop to flights of up to forty minutes, available as shared or private bookings. The shorter routes c.....

Built on an artificial island off Jumeirah Beach and shaped like a billowing sail, the Burj Al Arab is one of the most recognisable hotels in the world and a symbol of modern Dubai. It stands on a man-made island around 280 metres offshore, linked to the mainland by a private causeway. Construction began in 1994 and the hotel opened in 1999, developed by the Jumeirah Group and designed by the British architect Tom Wright of the firm Atkins. The project was reported to have cost around a billion.....

Stretching along approximately 2 kilometres of the broader Jumeirah coastline immediately south of the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel, Kite Beach is one of the most heavily visited public beaches in the broader Dubai region and the principal recreational beach for the broader watersports community. The wide white-sand beach is open to the public at no charge and is backed continuously along its full length by a substantial paved beachfront promenade. The beach takes its widely used Kite Beach name f.....

An indoor play centre in the Al Quoz district of Dubai, Koala Kids is a bright and lively world of soft play, trampolines and games for young children. It offers a safe and active escape from the heat of the city. The centre lies in a mixed district of the city, set up to give the young a place to climb, jump and play whatever the weather outside. Its indoor setting suits the warm climate. A large soft play area, with slides, climbing frames and tunnels, lets children clamber and explore in sa.....