Al Sufouh 2 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
One&OnlyPalatial beachfront oasis
Peacocks wander through sixty-five acres of beachfront gardens, where palatial courtyards and rose-petal fountains offer an escape from the city.
“You’ll be in awe of the Royal Mirage from the moment you drive up the long palm-lined road and into the stunning courtyard.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dedicated villa hosts, poolside sunglasses buffing, and Penhaligon's amenities create an effortlessly pampered stay.
Remarkable
A traditional vaulted Oriental Hammam with heated marble slabs, rhassoul clay rituals, and Bastien Gonzalez foot therapies.
Remarkable
65 acres of palm-filled gardens, a private beach, padel courts, and sixteen restaurants across three grand enclaves.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
its verdant gardens feel like an oasis next to Dubai’s urban skyscrapers, particularly when they lead to a stretch of private sand along Jumeirah Beach.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set along a private kilometre of coastline in Al Sufouh, the resort gazes toward Palm Island Bay with Marina towers behind.
The rooms
Sea-facing rooms feature intricately carved wooden archways, traditional mosaic tilework, and marble bathrooms stocked with ornate silver accents.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Temperature-controlled swimming pools stretch through palm gardens, accompanied by domed daybed pavilions and a kilometre of private coastline.
The Oriental Hammam
Vaulted arches shelter heated marble slabs and sunken plunge pools, where therapists administer traditional Moroccan mud treatments.
Fitness and yoga
Morning yoga takes place in an open-air garden pavilion, and the gym is fitted with Technogym free weights.
At the table
Dining ranges from French cuisine by Mauro Colagreco to sunset cocktails directly on the sand at The Jetty Lounge.
One&Only Royal Mirage, the calmest and most elegant of Dubai’s mainland beach resorts, consists of three Arabian-styled palace hotels…
How it began

The estate opened in 1999 as The Palace Hotel, later expanding into three distinct Arabesque enclaves along the coast.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.