Palm Jumeirah holidays

Why stay in Palm Jumeirah on your Dubai holiday

Staying on Palm Jumeirah gives those visiting direct access to some of Dubai’s best private beaches, with plenty of hotels offering expansive seafront settings and lagoon or infinity style pools.

The design and location of Palm Jumeirah ensure everything remains self-contained and exclusive. Within minutes, travellers can enjoy beaches, restaurants, and entertainment without needing to travel far. And yet, despite its resort feel, Palm Jumeirah is well connected to the rest of Dubai with easy access to Dubai Marina, JBR, and the city’s major attractions via road or monorail.

A Palm Jumeirah holiday really does offer the best of both worlds and is a particularly strong choice for people who want to dine on the greatest delights and enjoy the finest service.

Things to see and do on Palm Jumeirah

You really are spoilt for choice when it comes to what to do and see during a Palm Jumeirah holiday. Most enjoy spending their days relaxing at the beach clubs and taking in the surroundings that have made Palm Jumeirah so famous, most of which are exclusive to those staying there.

One of the more popular attractions at Palm Jumeirah is the Lost World aquarium, home to over 65,000 marine animals and situated in the Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, at the very top of the Palm. Housing some of the world's most beautiful and rare fish, it's a great spot to escape the heat, too.

When hunger strikes, there are few better places to eat than the Saffron Restaurant just off Crescent Road and near Lost World Aquarium. This Asian restaurant is also based in Hotel Atlantis and features 20 theatrical live cooking stations that serve up culinary delights.

Take a stroll along the Palm Jumeirah boardwalk, an 11-kilometre walkway that snakes across the coastline and is ideal for relaxed walks. Or, if skyline views are your thing, then The View at The Palm hotel is a must. It offers panoramic views of Dubai that are not to be missed.

Best hotels on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Those looking for a Palm Jumeirah hotel in Dubai are spoilt for choice, frankly. Highlights include the One&Only The Palm, a chic and glamorous resort nestled on a private peninsula of Palm Island. This resort offers several 5-star facilities, including a private marina, three exquisite restaurants, one under the care of a Michelin-starred chef.

For families looking to experience Dubai, Atlantis the Palm/a>, is the perfect choice. Its towering arches and domes have become a staple on the Dubai skyline and are matched only by the interiors, amenities, and 1,544 rooms. The Lost World Aquarium and the Aquaventure World are just two of the main attractions. Visiting families or couples can also enjoy iconic restaurants such as Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen and Nobu.

Another highlight of the Palm Jumeirah is the 5-star resort Raffles The Palm, which delivers unparalleled sea views, world-class gastronomy and the largest private cinema on The Palm. Not to mention the 24-hour butler service, this hotel is the true definition of luxury.