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Over on the island’s East Crescent,
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
is where you’ll find the UAE’s only
over-water villas. Offering direct
access to the tranquil lagoons that
weave their way throughout the
resort, you can throw open your
patio doors and dip straight into the
water for a rejuvenating swim. For
an extra treat, book a table at the
award-winning Asian restaurant
Mekong and take a seat at the
rickshaw tables on the terrace as you
embark on a culinary journey through
Thailand, China and Vietnam.
Close by, Sofitel Dubai The
Palm brings a dash of French flair
to the emirate with its understated
glamour. Set off on a boat cruise,
explore under your own steam on a
pedal boat, or simply lounge on the
private stretch of beach. Foodies will
feel compelled to make a beeline to
Hong Loong restaurant for timeless
Chinese dishes that’ll tantalise the
taste buds with spicy flavours.
Yet another Palm Jumeirah hotspot,
One&Only The Palm is dubbed one
of the most romantic retreats in the
city, and its location at the very end
of Palm Jumeirah’s West Crescent
affords you ultimate privacy. Retreat
to a one-bedroom Arabesque Palm
Beach Executive Suite, which boasts
its own private pool just steps away
from the secluded sandy beach.
Throw in a treatment at Guerlain
Spa and a sumptuous meal by three-
Michelin-stared chef Yannick Alléno
at Stay restaurant and you’ve got
yourself the ultimate getaway.
In a city where too much is never
enough, Emerald Palace Kempinski
Dubai fits right in. Take a trip back to
the 18 th century at this neoclassical
hotel that exudes traditional European
splendour. Whether it’s the worldclass
dining venues, including miX
by Alain Ducasse, lavishly decorated
suites, private cinema, immaculate
white-glove service or landscaped
gardens inspired by the Palace of
Versailles, it’s easy to understand why
the resort ranks high on the luxury list.
Departing the Palm, yet not straying
from the coast, there’s a cluster of fivestar
hotels that grace the beachfront
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Caesars Palace
Bluewaters Dubai
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Suite at Atlantis, The Palm
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Fairmont The Palm; Anantara
The Palm Dubai Resort;
Sofitel The Palm
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