A Moorish-inspired escape on the tranquil trunk of Palm Jumeirah offering 90 rooms, private beach, an award-winning spa, and the celebrated ZEST restaurant. Its understated elegance sets it apart from Dubai's more ostentatious options.
One&Only The Palm occupies the quieter trunk section of Palm Jumeirah, set back from the main crescent's high-rises, about 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport. Built in Moorish and Arabesque architectural style around landscaped gardens and lagoons, the resort holds only around 90 rooms, suites, and mansions, giving it a low-density, villa-like feel uncommon among Dubai's larger beachfront hotels. Many rooms are arranged in low-rise blocks facing the private beach or gardens, with mansions offering private pools. Dining centres on ZEST for international cuisine and STAY by Yannick Alléno, the Michelin-starred chef's signature restaurant, alongside a beachfront grill and lounge. Facilities include an award-winning spa with a hammam, multiple pools, tennis courts, and a kids' club, plus watersports along the private beach. The resort's understated, low-key elegance and small scale make it a favoured choice for couples, honeymooners, and guests seeking a calmer alternative to the area's larger entertainment-driven resorts, while still offering family facilities through its kids' club and spacious mansion suites.
Amenities
- private beach
- pool
- spa
- fine dining
- tennis
- kids club
- wifi
Location
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
25.1175, 55.1450 View on map
Highlights
- Only around 90 rooms and suites, giving a low-density, villa-style resort feel
- STAY by Yannick Alléno, a Michelin-starred chef's signature restaurant
- Moorish-inspired architecture set in landscaped gardens and lagoons
- Private beach with watersports and an award-winning spa
- Quieter trunk-of-Palm location away from the busier crescent hotels
Tips for visiting
- Choose a beachfront room rather than a garden-view room for direct sand access
- Book STAY by Yannick Alléno well in advance given its limited, sought-after seating
- The resort's calmer, low-rise design suits couples and honeymooners more than guests seeking nightlife
- Mansion categories include private pools, worth the upgrade for families or groups