Sofitel Dubai The Palm   

Perched on Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah, this beachfront resort sits minutes from Aquaventure and Nasimi Beach. Dubai Marina is a short drive away and the sights of the city, including Burj Khalifa, are reachable within about 25 minutes by car.

A sprawling resort with 546 rooms, suites, villas and residences, Sofitel Dubai The Palm blends tropical chic with modern comfort. The lobby stuns with a living green wall of 120 plant types. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, minibars, Bose sound stations and coffee/tea amenities; suites add living and dining areas and luxury en-suite bathrooms. Family-friendly touches include an Amura kid’s club and a kids’ playroom.

Choose from six pools and a private beach to soak up sun and sea-breeze mornings. Sofitel SPA with L'Occitane offers 28 treatment rooms, a seawater pool, sauna and Polynesian massages. Stay active at the high-tech fitness center, on the tennis court, at the diving club or from the boat jetty. On-site extras include a library, ping-pong, BBQ area, free parking and transfer services.

Conference halls and event facilities support meetings and functions. Free high-speed Wi-Fi keeps you connected and there are concierge services plus private check-in/out for a smooth stay.

With 12 dining and entertainment outlets, the resort covers global and regional tastes. Porterhouse’s Steaks & Grill serves hearty cuts, Moana Seafood focuses on fresh catches from the Arabian Sea, Maui Beach pours beachside cocktails and Laguna Beach Taverna & Lounge channels boho-chic vibes.