Atlantis The Royal

Atlantis The Royal is the ultra-contemporary sister resort to Atlantis, The Palm, rising on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah with striking stacked architecture, sky-high dining and the same Atlantis access to Aquaventure World and Lost World Aquarium. Opened in 2023, it is a five-star (and above) choice for guests who want a design-led Palm stay with waterpark thrills on the doorstep.

Rooms and suites start from about 55 to 60m² for Palmscape and Seascape categories, with Family Rooms, Royal Club rooms, Sky suites and Sky Pool Villas above. Every stay typically includes daily breakfast, unlimited Aquaventure World access, Lost World Aquarium access and Atlantis Explorers Club sessions for children (conditions apply). Dubai International Airport is about 35 to 45 minutes by road depending on traffic.

Accommodation runs from Palmscape and Seascape guest rooms (about 55 to 60m²) and Royal Club rooms, through Family Rooms (about 110 to 120m²) to Junior Sky View Suites, Sky Terrace suites and Sky Pool Villas with private infinity pools. Expect a balcony or terrace, air conditioning, minibar, tea and coffee and a flat-screen TV. Ask us which outlook and Club benefits suit your trip.

Dining is a headline reason to stay: celebrity and destination restaurants include Carbone Dubai, Nobu by the Beach, La Mar, Estiatorio Milos, Ling Ling, Ariana's Persian Kitchen and Cloud 22, plus cafés and lounges. Ask us what your board basis covers and which restaurants need reservations or supplements.

Facilities include resort pools and beach, Aquaventure World, Lost World Aquarium, Atlantis Explorers Club for children, fitness and spa experiences. Royal Club categories add lounge access and selected preferential experiences; ask us for the current list.

Overall, Atlantis The Royal is a platinum-level Palm Jumeirah resort for couples and families who want larger entry rooms, dramatic dining and complimentary Aquaventure access in a newer, design-forward setting.

Our tips

• Ask us whether a Palmscape, Seascape or Royal Club room is better value once Aquaventure and breakfast are included.
• Book Carbone, Nobu by the Beach and Cloud 22 early in busy weeks; some venues have age or dress rules.
• Plan Aquaventure for opening time if a headline slide matters to your children.
• Families: compare a Family Room against two connecting guest rooms for space and cost.
• Pack reef-safe sunscreen and water shoes for the beach and park.
• The Palm crescent can mean longer taxi times in peak traffic; ask us about transfer options from DXB.

What recent guests tell us

• Guests praise the architecture, room size compared with older Palm hotels, and the view from higher floors.
• Aquaventure access included with the stay is repeatedly named as strong value for families.
• Dining at Carbone, Nobu and Cloud 22 draws frequent mentions; book ahead.
• Service and Royal Club lounge benefits get positive comments when guests upgrade.
• Some guests note that the resort is very large and walking distances add up; plan restaurant locations.
• Families like Explorers Club sessions and interconnecting Family Rooms.
• Couples often choose Seascape or Sky Pool categories for a more exclusive feel within the same Aquaventure access.
• Practical tip from guests: arrive early enough on day one to use the waterpark inclusion.

For couples

Seascape rooms, Royal Club rooms and Sky Pool Villas suit couples who want a design-led Palm stay with destination dining. Ask us about honeymoon extras for your dates.

For families

Family Rooms and interconnecting layouts work well with Aquaventure, Lost World Aquarium and Explorers Club. Ask us about child rates, cots and which restaurants welcome younger children in the evening.

Spa

Spa and wellness experiences are available on site; ask us for the current menu and any early-stay offers.

Sports and activities

Aquaventure World, Lost World Aquarium, resort pools, beach and Explorers Club are the main activity anchors. Ask us what is complimentary on your dates.

Location

Palm Jumeirah crescent, Dubai. About 35 to 45 minutes by road from Dubai International Airport (DXB), traffic dependent.

Good to know

• Opened 2023; sister resort to Atlantis, The Palm.
• Stay benefits typically include breakfast, unlimited Aquaventure World and Lost World Aquarium access, and Explorers Club sessions; confirm on your rate.
• Royal Club adds lounge and preferential experiences; ask us.
• Dubai levies a Tourism Dirham fee of AED 20 per room per night for five-star hotels, for up to 30 consecutive nights. Quotes usually also reflect a 10% service charge, a 7% municipality fee and 5% VAT on taxable items; ask us how these appear on your quote for your dates.

What's included
Depends on the board basis you book. Breakfast is commonly included with Aquaventure access; Half Board and Full Board options add selected dining. Ask us for the current inclusions list before you book.

Meal upgrade options
Ask us about Half Board, Full Board and how specialty restaurants and Cloud 22 are treated on your dates.

Transfer time from airport: about 35 to 45 minutes by road from DXB

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