Palace Downtown
Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, Dubai
“Arabesque lakeside palace”
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Vibe
A low-rise palatial retreat where traditional Arabian charm meets the modern skyline of Downtown Dubai.
“Arabesque lakeside palace”
Polished Arabian luxury with award-winning service beside Burj Lake.
Traditional Arabesque architecture stands in low-rise contrast to nearby skyscrapers.
Employs grand palatial codes with hanging lanterns and petal-filled pools.
In the heart of Downtown Dubai, steps from the fountain and mall.
Rooms
Mashrabiya screens and dark woods frame private balconies with front-row views of the dancing Dubai Fountain.
Backstory
Designed as the flagship for the Old Town development, the property opened in 2007 to preserve heritage architecture.
Wellness
The Arabian-inspired spa features traditional hammam rituals and a palm-fringed pool set against the Burj Khalifa.
Eat & drink
Spicy Thai flavors at Thiptara float over the lake, while Asado serves Argentinian cuts in a rustic courtyard.
The neighborhood
Set on Old Town Island, the hotel is a short bridge-walk from the Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa.
“At Palace Downtown, grand arches, regal fountains and pools, lakeside terraces and palm-tree-fringed walkways, illuminated by a warm, golden glow, offer an escape into an Arabian fairytale.”
“Built on a lake opposite of Burj Khalifa, Palace Downtown immediately reminds you of a Moroccan riad with its elegant archways, rose petal-adorned lobby, thoughtful reflecting pools, and palm-lined walkways.”
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