One&Only The Palm brings a more intimate feel to a Dubai beach holiday. Set on Palm Jumeirah, its low-rise buildings, landscaped gardens and private beach give it the atmosphere of a retreat, with the city skyline across the water. The Andalusian-inspired architecture feels quite different from Dubai's towering beachfront hotels.
We would suggest it for couples seeking a special beach escape, travellers who put dining high on their wish list, and families who prefer a smaller resort setting. Our Platinum category reflects that positioning. Choosing a room here is as much about location and privacy as size: the Manor House puts you at the heart of the resort, while the beachfront accommodation brings you closer to the sand.
Rooms and suites offer generous space, with two-bedroom family options and private-pool categories among the choices. For a particularly private stay, the beachfront villas add their own pool and outdoor living areas. Ask us to compare the setting and layout of the categories available for your dates.
Dining deserves time in the itinerary. ZEST handles relaxed meals and breakfast, STAY by Yannick Alléno offers modern French fine dining, Casea 101 brings Mediterranean cooking to the waterfront, and L'Abysse adds an intimate French-Japanese omakase experience.
Recent Tripadvisor reviews from August–November 2026 often praise personal service, spacious accommodation, breakfast and the peaceful setting. Beachfront rooms appeal to guests who value being near the sand. Feedback is not uniform: some reviewers report slow responses, inconsistent meals, weekend pool pressure or outside noise. Others describe attentive care and a relaxing stay. These are individual experiences, rather than guarantees of what every guest will find.
The private-pool accommodation, Guerlain Spa and choice of destination restaurants make this a strong candidate for an anniversary or honeymoon. Safina provides an adults-only pool setting, although the resort as a whole also welcomes families.
Two-bedroom rooms, suites and villas give families alternatives to sharing a single bedroom. KidsOnly is listed among the resort's facilities; we will check the current age policy and programme alongside the room's permitted adult-and-child combination.
Guerlain Spa is a reason to set aside a quiet afternoon. Alongside treatments, the resort lists a fitness centre, hair salon and Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez.
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. The hotel quotes approximately 45 minutes by road from Dubai International Airport; traffic can extend the journey.
What's included
Your quote will specify the accommodation, board basis and any additional benefits. Breakfast, restaurant credits, waterpark access or promotional privileges should only be described as included when confirmed for the rate we book.
Meal upgrade options
Ask us to compare breakfast and half-board options, including which venues participate and any supplements.
Transfer time from airport: approximately 45 minutes by road from Dubai International Airport, depending on traffic.
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Palm Manor Premier Room
A spacious Manor House room near the centre of the resort, with a marble bathroom, freestanding bath and rain shower.
Two-Bedroom Palm Manor Family Room
Two connecting bedrooms give families separate sleeping spaces near the main facilities.
Two-Bedroom Beachfront Family Room
A two-bedroom arrangement in the beachfront part of the resort, with garden or sea outlooks as booked.
Beachfront Junior Suite
A beachfront suite with more room to unwind and an outdoor space for enjoying the coastal setting.
Beachfront Junior Suite with Pool
A beachfront suite with its own pool for a more private stay by the water.
Beachfront Executive Suite
A generous beachfront suite with a balcony or terrace, king-size bed, bath and rain shower.
Two-Bedroom Beachfront Junior Suite
A larger beachfront arrangement for guests who need two bedrooms and space to spend time together.
Two-Bedroom Beachfront Junior Suite with Pool
A two-bedroom beachfront suite with a private pool and garden setting near the shore.
Grand Palm Suite
A top-floor suite with substantial living space, a kitchenette and a private terrace.
Two-Bedroom Grand Palm Suite
A top-floor two-bedroom suite with balconies and views over the resort's main pool.
Two-Bedroom Beachfront Villa
A two-storey beachfront villa with a private pool and room for indoor and outdoor entertaining.
Three-Bedroom Beachfront Villa
A larger beachfront villa offering three bedrooms, a private pool and outdoor living space.
A private beachfront setting with the Dubai skyline across the water. Beachfront rooms and suites suit guests who want the sand close at hand.
Details: Private beach; compare the outlook of individual accommodation categories before booking.
The Grand Pool welcomes all ages, while Safina is reserved for adults. Private-pool suites and villas offer another way to spend time by the water.
Details: Family and adults-only pool settings.
Cabanas: Available to reserve at additional cost; confirm the current arrangements.
Note: The resort also sells selected pool day experiences.
A dedicated spa offering Guerlain treatments, with an Oriental Suite designed for couples that includes a bath, steam room and hammam facilities.
Details: Treatments and couples' experiences.
Bookings: Reserve in advance; treatments are charged separately unless your package specifies otherwise.
A fitness centre supports independent workouts and bookable private training or classes. A hair salon and the Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez complete the beauty offering.
Details: Check class schedules and treatment charges for your stay.
A children's club is included among the facilities listed on the hotel's accommodation pages.
Ages, hours and activities: Confirm when booking; these are not assumed from the sister hotel's policies.
The hotel promotes private cruising, desert experiences and guided exploration of Old Dubai. These can complement a beach-led stay without filling every day with sightseeing.
Details: Arranged experiences are subject to availability and individual pricing.
The relaxed choice for breakfast and everyday dining. The current concept focuses on Italian cooking, with pasta and Neapolitan-style pizza alongside a breakfast selection of fruit, pastries and dishes cooked to order.
Cuisine: Italian, with local and international breakfast choices.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Setting: Overlooking the main pool.
Meal plans: Confirm the inclusions attached to your rate.
The resort's modern French fine-dining restaurant holds two Michelin stars according to its current official page. Tasting menus make it a natural choice for a special evening; the restaurant also advertises a weekend lunch service.
Cuisine: Modern French.
Style: Fine dining and tasting menus.
Reservations: Book ahead.
Dress code, age policy and supplements: Confirm for the reservation.
A waterfront Mediterranean restaurant for a long lunch, drinks as the light changes or dinner looking across the water. Seafood, sharing dishes and an evening bar atmosphere form part of its current positioning.
Cuisine: Mediterranean.
Meals: Lunch and dinner, with bar service.
Reservations: Recommended.
Note: Current restaurant branding is Casea 101; older material may call it 101 Dining Lounge & Marina.
A more intimate dining experience that combines Japanese sushi traditions with Yannick Alléno's French culinary approach. The omakase format follows a sequence chosen by the kitchen, with limited reserved seating.
Cuisine: French-Japanese omakase.
Style: Reserved counter or table dining.
Reservations: Essential to arrange in advance.
Dietary needs: Discuss before confirming a booking.
