Dubai Insider

Dubai certainly likes to do things on
a grand scale, and the hospitality
scene is no exception. From the
moment you arrive to the second
you depart, you’ll be swept away
by the emirate’s sprawling resorts
and glittering skyscrapers, which
house some of the most luxurious
guestrooms and suites on the planet.
You’ll find the emirate’s largest hotel
suite at Waldorf Astoria Dubai
Palm Jumeirah. The Royal Suite is
as big as four tennis courts, covering
the entire top floor of the hotel and
showcasing panoramic views of the
Arabian Gulf and Palm Jumeirah. If
that’s not enough to satisfy your thirst
for opulence, its vast spa, stretch of
private beach and mouthwatering
aromas wafting from Social by Heinz
Beck, are sure to do the trick.
Not all mega-suites are high-up,
however. Think of Atlantis, The Palm,
10 Hotels
as its mythical namesake suggests,
as a wondrous city under the sea –
something that’s best appreciated
from within its lauded Underwater
Suites. Floor-to-ceiling windows
puts the hotel’s mammoth aquarium
(which contains around 65,000
fish, including rays and sharks) on
show, as the wondrous creatures
glide right past your bed. Whether
you’re exploring The Lost Chambers
Aquarium, zooming down the rides
and slides at Aquaventure Waterpark,
or meeting the friendly marine
mammals at Sea Lion Point, splashtastic
fun is on the cards all day long.
Also boasting a coveted address
on Palm Jumeirah, Dukes The Palm,
a Royal Hideaway Hotel, the sister
hotel to Dukes London in Mayfair, is a
top choice for its quintessential British
charm that blends seamlessly with
Dubai’s love of luxury. There’s a lazy
river, private beach and Dukesy Kids
Club to keep the little ones entertained
– not to mention a clutch of excellent
places to eat, including Khyber, West
14 th and Great British Restaurant.
A little further along the Palm’s trunk
is another outstanding family-friendly
hotel, Fairmont The Palm. It’s easy
to unwind when staying here thanks
to highly-rated Falcon Kids’ Club,
soothing treatments on offer at Willow
Stream Spa, and the fabulous Little
Miss India restaurant (decked out in
contemporary colonial décor) providing
fun for all. We recommend upgrading
to a Fairmont Gold room, which comes
complete with executive lounge
access, plus a host of other benefits.
Nearby is the glamorous FIVE
Palm Jumeirah, with its innovative
architecture, Ottoman-inspired
spa and hip and happening
rooftop haunt, The Penthouse.