Atlantis, The Palm is the original Atlantis mega-resort on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah: a lively, activity-led five-star stay built around Aquaventure World, Lost World Aquarium, a long private beach and a big dining line-up. It suits families and first-time Dubai visitors who want the waterpark and aquarium included with the room.
Deluxe rooms are about 45 to 47m², with Imperial Club rooms, interconnecting Family Rooms (about 90 to 94m²) and suites above. Current stay benefits for guest rooms typically include unlimited Aquaventure World access, unlimited Lost World Aquarium access, pool and beach access, and one complimentary daily session at Atlantis Explorers Club (conditions apply). Dubai International Airport is about 35 to 45 minutes by road.
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Accommodation centres on Deluxe King and Queen rooms (about 45 to 47m²), Imperial Club rooms, Family Rooms that combine connecting layouts (about 90 to 94m²), and suites with elevated privileges. Expect air conditioning, minibar, tea and coffee and a flat-screen TV. Ask us which category and Club benefits suit your trip.
Dining ranges from destination restaurants such as Nobu Dubai, Ossiano, Hakkasan and FZN by Björn Frantzén to family favourites including Wavehouse, Bread Street Kitchen and Street Pizza. Ask us what your board basis covers and which restaurants need reservations, supplements or have age policies.
Facilities include Aquaventure World, Lost World Aquarium, multiple pools, a long beach, Atlantis Explorers Club, fitness and spa. The resort is large, so room location and restaurant choice affect how much walking you do.
Overall, Atlantis, The Palm is a five-star Palm Jumeirah resort for families and guests who want Aquaventure and the aquarium built into the stay, rather than a quiet boutique hotel.
Deluxe or Imperial Club rooms with spa time and a reserved dinner at Nobu, Ossiano or Hakkasan work well. Ask us about honeymoon extras.
Family Rooms, Aquaventure, Lost World Aquarium and Explorers Club make this one of Dubai's most activity-led family resorts. Ask us about child rates, cots and restaurant age policies.
Spa treatments and fitness facilities are available; ask us for the current menu.
Aquaventure World, Lost World Aquarium, beach, pools and Explorers Club are the anchors. Ask us what is complimentary on your dates.
Palm Jumeirah crescent, Dubai. About 35 to 45 minutes by road from Dubai International Airport (DXB), traffic dependent.
What's included
Depends on the board basis you book. Guest rooms typically include Aquaventure and Lost World access; Bed & Breakfast, Half Board and Full Board packages are offered. Ask us for the current inclusions list before you book.
Meal upgrade options
Ask us about Half Board and Full Board, and how specialty restaurants are treated on your dates.
Transfer time from airport: about 35 to 45 minutes by road from DXB
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Deluxe Room
Ocean-inspired Deluxe room with Arabian Sea or Palm views, warm coral accents and the full Atlantis Aquaventure and Lost World stay benefits. Room size about 45 to 47m². Sleeps 2 adults (ask us about children). Also includes: complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee, minibar, flat-screen TV, air conditioning.
Imperial Club Room
Club-level room with Imperial Club lounge privileges and the same Aquaventure and aquarium access. Ask us what Club covers on your dates. Room size about 45 to 47m². Sleeps 2 adults (ask us about children). Also includes: complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee, minibar, flat-screen TV, air conditioning.
Family Room
Connecting king and queen layout giving families roughly double the space of a Deluxe room, still with Aquaventure and Lost World access. Room size about 90 to 94m². Ask us about occupancy for your family. Also includes: complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee, minibar, flat-screen TV, air conditioning.
Suite
Suite stay with more living space and elevated privileges; sizes and benefits vary by suite type. Ask us which suite fits your trip. Room size about 90m². Ask us about occupancy. Also includes: complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee, minibar, flat-screen TV, air conditioning.
Atlantis, The Palm sits on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah with Aquaventure World, The Lost World Aquarium, resort pools and beach, AWAKEN Spa and Atlantis Explorers Club. Facility hours below follow the Atlantis FAQ and can change with season.
Large waterpark on the resort, with slides, river rides and Aquaventure Beach. Access is typically included for hotel guests.
Details: Complimentary for Atlantis, The Palm hotel guests (as published)
Opening hours: Daily about 10:00-18:30 (seasonal changes possible)
Notes: Children under 13 must be accompanied. Height rules apply on some rides
Aquarium with more than 65,000 marine animals across 21 exhibits. Access is typically included with a hotel stay.
Details: Complimentary for hotel guests (as published)
Opening hours: Daily about 10:00-21:00 (seasonal changes possible)
Resort pools and private beach with lifeguards and complimentary towels for hotel guests.
Details: Multiple pools including family areas; Imperial Club beach on selected categories
Opening hours: Pools about 08:00 until sunset
Complimentary: Towels for hotel guests from pool, beach and Aquaventure cabanas
Spa treatments and wet facilities, plus AWAKEN Fitness Centre.
Details: Spa treatments at a charge; fitness centre listed for hotel guests
Opening hours: Spa about 09:00-21:00; Fitness Centre about 06:00-21:00
Notes: Spa wet facilities typically for guests taking treatments; ask us
Supervised kids club for ages 4 to 12 with Play, Create, Explore and marine education themes. Little Explorers soft play is parent-supervised for ages 0 to 3.
Ages: 4 to 12 (proof of age on first visit). Little Explorers 0 to 3 with a parent
Opening hours: Open House about 10:00-13:00; Afternoon Adventures about 14:00-18:00; Evening Adventures about 19:00-23:00
Cost: Guest rooms typically 1 session per stay; Imperial Club 1 session per day; Suites 2 sessions per day. Extra sessions about AED 160 per child; ask us
Notes: Main club does not allow parents or nannies inside; babysitting available with notice at a charge
Non-motorised watersports such as kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, plus boat tours via concierge.
At a charge: Kayaking, SUP and boat tours; ask us for current prices
Notes: Book via concierge
Lounge benefits on Imperial Club rooms and suites typically include private check-in, continental breakfast, afternoon tea, sunset happy hour, Explorers Club sessions, Wavehouse gaming credit, Imperial Club beach access and fitness centre access.
Notes: Confirm what your category includes on your dates
Practical resort services from the Atlantis FAQ.
Details: Guest clinic about 09:00-22:00; paramedic assistance 24 hours; Marina Pharmacy in the West Tower
Complimentary: Wi-Fi for in-house guests; valet parking for hotel guests
Notes: Airport transfers complimentary for Suite guests as published; guest-room transfers at a charge. Ask us
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Atlantis, The Palm has a large dining collection across celebrity-chef restaurants, buffets, casual beach and pool venues and Aquaventure outlets. Hours, age policies and half-board supplements change often; the notes below follow Atlantis FAQ and restaurant pages and should be reconfirmed before you travel.
Japanese-Peruvian dining on Level 22 with a sushi counter, bar lounge and terrace views over Palm Jumeirah and the Dubai Marina skyline.
Cuisine: Japanese-Peruvian
Meals: Lunch (weekends); dinner; bar
Opening hours: Lunch Saturday to Sunday 12:30-16:00. Dinner Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday 18:00-22:00; Friday to Saturday 18:00-23:00. Bar Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday 17:00-00:00; Friday to Saturday 17:00-01:00
Dress code: Lunch: smart casual. Dinner: smart elegant (gentlemen long trousers or smart jeans; shirts with sleeves; closed shoes or sandals; flip-flops not permitted). UAE national dress welcome
Notes: Family seating until about 20:30; from 20:30 ages 10 and above
Reservations: Recommended; ask us
Underwater fine dining beside the Ambassador Lagoon, with seafood-led tasting menus looking into the aquarium.
Cuisine: Seafood fine dining
Meals: Dinner
Opening hours: Opening times vary by season; ask us
Dress code: Smart elegant. Gentlemen: collared shirt, long trousers or smart jeans and closed shoes (no trainers). UAE national dress welcome
Notes: Dinner typically ages 10 and above. Ask us about tasting menus and supplements
Reservations: Essential; ask us
MICHELIN-starred contemporary Cantonese restaurant with dim sum, premium seafood and a lounge-bar atmosphere later in the evening.
Cuisine: Contemporary Cantonese
Meals: Dinner; bar
Opening hours: Dinner Wednesday to Sunday 18:00-23:00. Bar Wednesday to Sunday 18:00-00:30
Dress code: Smart elegant / smart casual (tailored shorts minimum; shirts with sleeves or closed shoes; flip-flops not permitted). UAE national dress welcome
Notes: Family seating early evening; from about 20:30 ages 10 and above
Reservations: Recommended
Intimate 27-seat modern European fine dining with Japanese influences from three-MICHELIN-star chef Björn Frantzén.
Cuisine: Modern European with Japanese influences
Meals: Dinner (tasting menu)
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 19:00
Dress code: Smart elegant (long trousers only)
Reservations: Essential; parties of 5 to 8 contact the restaurant directly
Adults only: Ages 13 and above
Open-kitchen steakhouse with dry-aged cuts, live fire cooking and a large wine cellar.
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Meals: Dinner
Opening hours: Monday to Tuesday 18:00-22:00; Friday to Saturday 18:00-23:00 (other evenings ask us)
Dress code: Smart casual (tailored shorts minimum; shirts with sleeves or closed shoes; flip-flops not permitted)
Notes: Family seating early evening; later sittings ages 10 and above
Reservations: Recommended
Gordon Ramsay casual British-international restaurant suited to families, with a published Friday brunch option.
Cuisine: British / international
Meals: Ask us for lunch and dinner sittings; Friday brunch listed
Opening hours: Opening times vary by season; ask us
Dress code: Casual (tailored shorts and shirts with sleeves minimum; any footwear). UAE national dress welcome
Casual Gordon Ramsay pizza restaurant for relaxed family meals.
Cuisine: Pizza
Meals: Ask us
Opening hours: Opening times vary by season; ask us
Dress code: Casual
High-energy entertainment dining with bowling, games and a broad casual menu; later in the evening the bar area becomes adults-only.
Cuisine: Casual international / entertainment dining
Meals: Ask us
Opening hours: Opening times vary by season; ask us
Dress code: Casual
Notes: From about 21:30 the bar area is ages 21 and above
Lively Latin-inspired restaurant and party brunch venue.
Cuisine: Latin-inspired
Meals: Dinner; Fiesta Friday brunch listed
Opening hours: Opening times vary by season; ask us
Dress code: Smart casual (tailored shorts minimum; shirts with sleeves or closed shoes; flip-flops not permitted)
Notes: Family seating typically about 17:00-20:30
Large buffet restaurant known for themed evenings and a Friday party brunch (brunch is adults-only with ID).
Cuisine: International buffet
Meals: Ask us for breakfast and dinner; Friday brunch listed
Opening hours: Opening times vary by season; ask us
Dress code: Casual
Notes: Saffron brunch ages 21 and above; ID required
Family-friendly international buffet restaurant.
Cuisine: International buffet
Meals: Ask us
Opening hours: Opening times vary by season; ask us
Dress code: Casual
Lebanese restaurant suited to couples and groups seeking Middle Eastern sharing plates.
Cuisine: Lebanese
Meals: Ask us
Opening hours: Opening times vary by season; ask us
Dress code: Ask us
Casual beach and poolside venues for lighter meals, snacks and drinks through the day.
Cuisine: Casual beach / pool dining
Meals: Snacks, light meals and drinks
Opening hours: Opening times vary by season; ask us
Dress code: Casual daytime; no swimwear or towels in the evening at The Edge and The Shore
Casual food outlets across Aquaventure Waterpark and The Avenues shopping street (Asia Republic, Shawafel, DXB Burger and park kiosks among them).
Cuisine: Casual
Meals: Snacks and light meals
Opening hours: Aligned with park and mall hours; ask us
Dress code: Casual; no swimwear or towels in The Avenues food outlets
Meal plans: Aquaventure restaurants are usually outside half-board and full-board packages; ask us
Confirm hours, dress code, meal-plan inclusions and any Ramadan or renovation closures with us for your dates. Message us on WhatsApp or email.