Pros

  • Quiet, private beachfront location on the Palm Jumeirah
  • Impressive Moorish architecture set on pretty, palm-dotted grounds
  • Spacious, chic rooms have flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and Nespresso machines, plus balconies/terraces
  • Luxurious bathrooms with soaking tubs, massive walk-in rainfall showers, and vanity areas
  • Some Palm Beach Suites have private pools
  • Gorgeous outdoor pool surrounded by chic daybeds and large air-conditioned cabanas
  • Three restaurants, including one helmed by a Michelin-star chef
  • Free gourmet breakfast buffet with hot items and local pastries
  • Luxurious Guerlain Spa, plus hair salon and mani/pedi studio
  • Bright and airy fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art machines, plus a tennis court
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
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Cons

  • Not the best choice for families with kids (a pro for some)
  • A bit removed from city center (also a plus)
  • Food and drinks are expensive
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Bottom Line

Situated on the Palm Jumeirah, this luxury resort has a quiet, private feel -- plus an enviable beachfront locale -- which is not an easy feat in the busy city of Dubai (though expect at least a 30-minute drive to most sights). Beautiful Moorish-style architecture is paired with chic, opulent interiors, while the lush, palm-peppered grounds include a gorgeous outdoor pool skirted by plush daybeds and air-conditioned cabanas. A luxurious spa, mani/pedi studio, hair salon, and a state-of-the-art fitness center are just some of the features offered, while three on-site restaurants include one from Michelin-star Chef Yannick Alléno. Large rooms and suites feature sumptuous decor, decadent bathrooms with soaking tubs and massive showers, and furnished outdoor spaces -- plus some have private pools. For a central Dubai location, check out the five-pearl Raffles Dubai.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pool
  • Spa

Oyster Hotel Review

One&Only The Palm Dubai

Scene

Opulent luxury chain hotel with chic, refined interiors and beautiful garden-filled grounds

The impressive Moorish and Andalusian-style architecture of this luxury resort is full of arches and columns. The sand-colored buildings are skirted by immaculate lawns, elegant palms, flowering trees, and soothing water features like pools and fountains. Interiors are no less impressive and soaked in a subtle kind of opulence. Sunlight streams through walls of glass into the jewel box-like lobby, which is full of graceful arches, pretty lattice-patterned panels, enchanting lamps and candle lanterns, and gleaming floors laced with floral designs, all awash in ivory shades. The hotel's dining spaces follow suit with an equally refined style: white marble abounds at ZEST, accompanied by silver details as well as floral etchings and Moorish lattice patterns on mirrored panels. The 101 Dining Lounge and Bar offers a beach-chic look that's breezy yet polished. STAY by Yannick Alléno is cloaked in bolder, darker hues, with black chandeliers and burgundy hues throughout. Even the outdoor pool is a sight to behold, tiled in a giant lattice pattern and rimmed in palm trees and chic vermillion daybeds. 

The hotel is a stunning place that's geared toward well-heeled travelers seeking a blend of luxury, exclusivity, and a dose of pampered beach life -- and the Palm Jumeirah location plays a large role in securing these facets. It's an ideal spot for couples and honeymooners wanting a romantic setting, but not the best choice for families with kids.

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Location

Quiet, exclusive location on the Palm Jumeirah, about a half-hour drive from most sights

This One&Only hotel is located on the west crescent of the Palm Jumeirah, an artificial palm-shaped archipelago in Dubai that's home to several luxury hotels and resorts. The hotel is surrounded by water, which gives it a feeling of isolation and solitude -- one that's hard to find in this busy city. However, it might not be the best locale for travelers eager on sightseeing, as it takes about 15 minutes just to drive onto the Palm's west crescent. Top sites like the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall, the Jumeirah Mosque, and the Wild Wadi Waterpark are about a 30-minute drive. The Bastakia Quarter (Old Dubai) as well as the gold and spice souks are around 40 minutes away. Dubai International Airport can be reached in about 40 minutes.

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Rooms

Chic, luxurious rooms have outdoor spaces, plush furnishings, and gorgeous bathrooms with soaking tubs 

A variety of rooms and suites are on offer here, housed in either the Manor House or the Palm Beach Mansions, plus private Beachfront Villas are also available. Decor is chic and contemporary, doused in sophisticated soft neutrals accented by dark wood furnishings and pops of color courtesy of velvet accent pillows in shades like teal and blush. Latticed panels frame headboards or adorn sliding doors, while cream-colored rugs feature subtle floral designs. 

Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, DVD players, Nespresso machines, free bottled water, and free Wi-Fi.

Bathrooms are particularly stunning, featuring large freestanding marble bathtubs as well as massive walk-in rainfall showers, plus Aqua di Parma toiletries are supplied. Chandeliers hang above and the spaces have vanity areas as well as armchairs for comfortable grooming time.

All of the spaces are large (entry-level rooms start at 700 square feet/65 square meters) and offer seating as well as desks, plus they have private balconies/terraces or garden patios. Suites have separate living/dining areas, while some of the Palm Beach Suites have private pools. The two-bedroom Beachfront Villas have living rooms with bars, dining areas, kitchenettes, and private pools. 

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Features

Spectacular pool, luxurious spa, impressive fitness center, and three dining options (including one from a Michelin-star chef)

Features here are as luxurious as the price tag and decor would suggest. The hotel offers three on-site dining options, one of which is helmed by Michelin-star Chef Yannick Alléno. All-day dining is available at the elegant ZEST, which also has a lovely shaded outdoor terrace. The chic 101 Dining Lounge and Bar is scenically set on a jetty that overlooks a private yacht marina. There's also a lobby lounge that serves light fare and afternoon tea. Note that food and drink is expensive here. However, the expansive and gourmet breakfast buffet at ZEST is included in all rates. Room service is also available. 

The gorgeous grounds include a massive and beautiful outdoor pool that's surrounded by tall palms, plush sunbeds and chic daybeds, and six private air-conditioned cabanas with en-suite bathrooms. There's also a smaller lap pool by the spa area. Guests also have access to a lovely stretch of sandy beach that offers comfortable sunbeds.

The luxurious Guerlain Spa has nine treatment suites as well as a mani/pedi studio and a hair salon. The property also has an impressive fitness center, as well as offering personal training sessions and a tennis court. Other facilities include meeting and event space, plus free Wi-Fi. 

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Oyster Hotel Review

One&Only The Palm Dubai

Scene

Opulent luxury chain hotel with chic, refined interiors and beautiful garden-filled grounds

The impressive Moorish and Andalusian-style architecture of this luxury resort is full of arches and columns. The sand-colored buildings are skirted by immaculate lawns, elegant palms, flowering trees, and soothing water features like pools and fountains. Interiors are no less impressive and soaked in a subtle kind of opulence. Sunlight streams through walls of glass into the jewel box-like lobby, which is full of graceful arches, pretty lattice-patterned panels, enchanting lamps and candle lanterns, and gleaming floors laced with floral designs, all awash in ivory shades. The hotel's dining spaces follow suit with an equally refined style: white marble abounds at ZEST, accompanied by silver details as well as floral etchings and Moorish lattice patterns on mirrored panels. The 101 Dining Lounge and Bar offers a beach-chic look that's breezy yet polished. STAY by Yannick Alléno is cloaked in bolder, darker hues, with black chandeliers and burgundy hues throughout. Even the outdoor pool is a sight to behold, tiled in a giant lattice pattern and rimmed in palm trees and chic vermillion daybeds. 

The hotel is a stunning place that's geared toward well-heeled travelers seeking a blend of luxury, exclusivity, and a dose of pampered beach life -- and the Palm Jumeirah location plays a large role in securing these facets. It's an ideal spot for couples and honeymooners wanting a romantic setting, but not the best choice for families with kids.

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Location

Quiet, exclusive location on the Palm Jumeirah, about a half-hour drive from most sights

This One&Only hotel is located on the west crescent of the Palm Jumeirah, an artificial palm-shaped archipelago in Dubai that's home to several luxury hotels and resorts. The hotel is surrounded by water, which gives it a feeling of isolation and solitude -- one that's hard to find in this busy city. However, it might not be the best locale for travelers eager on sightseeing, as it takes about 15 minutes just to drive onto the Palm's west crescent. Top sites like the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall, the Jumeirah Mosque, and the Wild Wadi Waterpark are about a 30-minute drive. The Bastakia Quarter (Old Dubai) as well as the gold and spice souks are around 40 minutes away. Dubai International Airport can be reached in about 40 minutes.

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Rooms

Chic, luxurious rooms have outdoor spaces, plush furnishings, and gorgeous bathrooms with soaking tubs 

A variety of rooms and suites are on offer here, housed in either the Manor House or the Palm Beach Mansions, plus private Beachfront Villas are also available. Decor is chic and contemporary, doused in sophisticated soft neutrals accented by dark wood furnishings and pops of color courtesy of velvet accent pillows in shades like teal and blush. Latticed panels frame headboards or adorn sliding doors, while cream-colored rugs feature subtle floral designs. 

Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, DVD players, Nespresso machines, free bottled water, and free Wi-Fi.

Bathrooms are particularly stunning, featuring large freestanding marble bathtubs as well as massive walk-in rainfall showers, plus Aqua di Parma toiletries are supplied. Chandeliers hang above and the spaces have vanity areas as well as armchairs for comfortable grooming time.

All of the spaces are large (entry-level rooms start at 700 square feet/65 square meters) and offer seating as well as desks, plus they have private balconies/terraces or garden patios. Suites have separate living/dining areas, while some of the Palm Beach Suites have private pools. The two-bedroom Beachfront Villas have living rooms with bars, dining areas, kitchenettes, and private pools. 

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Features

Spectacular pool, luxurious spa, impressive fitness center, and three dining options (including one from a Michelin-star chef)

Features here are as luxurious as the price tag and decor would suggest. The hotel offers three on-site dining options, one of which is helmed by Michelin-star Chef Yannick Alléno. All-day dining is available at the elegant ZEST, which also has a lovely shaded outdoor terrace. The chic 101 Dining Lounge and Bar is scenically set on a jetty that overlooks a private yacht marina. There's also a lobby lounge that serves light fare and afternoon tea. Note that food and drink is expensive here. However, the expansive and gourmet breakfast buffet at ZEST is included in all rates. Room service is also available. 

The gorgeous grounds include a massive and beautiful outdoor pool that's surrounded by tall palms, plush sunbeds and chic daybeds, and six private air-conditioned cabanas with en-suite bathrooms. There's also a smaller lap pool by the spa area. Guests also have access to a lovely stretch of sandy beach that offers comfortable sunbeds.

The luxurious Guerlain Spa has nine treatment suites as well as a mani/pedi studio and a hair salon. The property also has an impressive fitness center, as well as offering personal training sessions and a tennis court. Other facilities include meeting and event space, plus free Wi-Fi. 

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Amenities

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Beach

  • Beauty / Hair Salon

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Children's Pool

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Spa

  • Supervised Kids Activities

  • Swim-Up Bar

  • Tennis Court

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