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5 Best Hotels on The Palm Dubai

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Dubai is filled with many luxury hotels, but nowhere is packed so dense with luxury than Palm Jumeirah. This architectural man made wonder island plays host to some of the best hotels in the world. So sit back, make yourself comfortable and get ready to be inspired by The Best Hotels on The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Below we have carefully selected the 5 Best Hotels on The Palm Dubai and put together a brief guide to each. We’ve also attached some video content of each resort to help envisage yourself there.

We’ve taken ratings from two independent companies into account (Hotels.com & Trip Advisor) to produce our top five below.  

1. Sofitel The Palm Dubai

Best Hotels on The Palm Dubai - Sofitel The Palm | The Vacation Builder
The Grounds at Sofitel The Palm

Lets start with the most popular hotel on The Palm (by booking numbers). Sofitel The Palm is a 5 star beach resort with unrivalled facilities for all of the family. This is a family favourite for many and has 4.5 out of 5 on Trip Advisor and 9.2 out of 10 on Hotels.com.

The hotel is built with a Polynesian style to it, has incredible Arabian service and a pristine man made beach looking back over the City of Dubai.

The average nightly rate for a standard room here is around £100. Main amenities include a marina, 7 restaurants, 6 bars, 6 pools and a full service spa. The Aquaventure Waterpark next door at The Atlantis is only a 20 minute walk away.

Best Hotels on The Palm Dubai - Sofitel The Palm Swimming Pool | The Vacation Builder
Best Hotels on The Palm Dubai | 2 Bed Apartment at The Sofitel Dubai The Palm | The Vacation Builder
Two Bedroom Apartment
Beach at Sofitel the Palm | Best Hotels on The Palm Dubai | The Vacation Builder
The Beach

2. Atlantis The Palm

Best Hotels on The Palm Dubai - Atlantis The Palm | The Vacation Builder

Next up, probably the most famous hotel on the planet, Atlantis The Palm. This hotel has huge grounds and contains a weeks worth of entertainment for all without leaving the premises.

Atlantis The Palm takes the centre stage of the Palm Jumeirah and sits dead centre at the top of the tree looking back into Dubai. For unrivalled views of Dubai make sure to grab a south facing room on one of the top floors.

The hotel has its’ own aquarium, dolphinarium, diving centre, water park and more. Some of the restaurants inside the hotel are privately owned and often have celebrity chefs attend for show cooking events. There are 20 different restaurants to choose from as well as 3 bars.

Rated 8.8 out of 10 by Hotels.com and 4.5 out of 5 by Trip Advisor, this hotel is definitely worth a stay and makes our list for one of the Best on The Palm Dubai. The average price of a night at the Atlantis is around £250 depending on season and room type.

Lost Chambers Aquarium at Atlantis the Palm Jumeirah | Best Hotels on The Palm Dubai
The Lost Chambers Aquarium

3. Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

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Over to the west crescent of The Palm Jumierah and holding the best rating of all the hotels in this area, Jumierah Zabeel Saray. This hotel prides itself on its 9.4 out of 10 rating on Hotels.com and 4.5 out of 5 on Trip Advisor. The hotel architecture and décor is inspired by the traditional Turkish culture and suits its placement here in Dubai.

The unique selling point of Zabeel Saray would be the 8,000 square meter state of the art spar and 8 infinity pools. The hotel also contains 9 different restaurants and nightlife venues.

For families, there is a children’s pool and play club. Average prices per night for a standard room at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is £134 including breakfast. 

Zabeel Saray Bedroom | Best Hotels on The Palm Dubai | The Vacation Builder
Jumierah Zabeel Saray Standard Room
Zabeel Saray Bathroom | Best Hotels on The Palm Dubai |The Vacation Builder
Imperial Room Bathroom

4. Fairmont The Palm

Fairmont The Palm is another hotel on The Palm Jumeirah which is great for families. On site facilities for children are fantastic as is the kids club. There are 10 world class restaurants with a wide range of cuisine from tastes of Europe to South America. The spa here won an award for the best spa in Dubai!

With a 4.5 out of 5 rating on Trip Advisor and 9.2 out of 10 on Hotels.com it is not hard to see why this is a popular resort for families. Average nightly rates sit around £200 per night for a standard room. 

Fairmont The Palm | Best Hotels on The Palm Dubai | The Vacation Builder
Fairmont Hotel
Beach and Pool Fairmont the Palm | Best Hotels on The Palm Dubai | The Vacation Builder
Fairmont Beach and Pool
Bedroom Fairmont the Palm | Best Hotels on The Palm Dubai | The Vacation Builder
Standard Room

5. Anantara The Palm

Rated 9 out of 10 on Hotels.com and 4.5 out of 5 on Trip advisor, this cosmopolitan beach resort boasts swim up rooms galore and the only over water bungalows in the UAE.

Brunch here is one of the best in Dubai and the hotel has 4 different restaurants to choose from. This hotel is fantastic for couples although family travel isn’t impossible. Just make sure any little ones can swim as there is plenty of pool space!

For families, there’s a kids and teens club as well as a playground. The hotel has a wide variety of water sports and fishing activities, plus you can go quad biking on the beach! Boat hire is also available giving you the chance to see The Palm island from the water. Like most hotels on The Palm, there is a full service Hammam Spa for those wanting to relax.

Anantara Pool in Dubai | Best Hotels on The Palm Dubai
Anantara Pool At Night
Anantara Lagoon Room Jumeirah | Best Hotels on The Palm Dubai
Anantara Lagoon Room
Anantara Beach and Water Bungalows on The Palm Jumeirah | Best Hotels on The Palm Dubai
Beach and Water Bungalows
Anantara Lotus Lounge for Brunch | Best Hotels on The Palm Dubai
Lotus Lounge

The Best Hotel on The Palm Dubai is..

So there you have it, our full guide to The Best Hotels on The Palm Dubai. In our opinion the winner of The Palm Jumeirah Best Hotel goes to Sofitel The Palm but we’ll let you be the judge!

If you explore these hotels in the off-season you can grab a great deal. For more information on saving money on your trip to Dubai, check out our guide to The Cheapest Time to Visit Dubai.

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