Downtown Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Opened
2007
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
AddressArabesque lakeside sanctuary
A quiet palatial haven on Burj Khalifa Lake, pairing gentle waterfront calm with panoramic views of Downtown's soaring skyline.
“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…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Attentive service with rose-petal turndowns, in-room iPads, and balconies facing the choreographed fountain show.
Notable
Low-rise Arabesque architecture featuring intricate mashrabiya latticework, keyhole archways, reflecting pools, and glowing brass lanterns.
Notable
Traditional Moroccan hammam facilities alongside specialized date and henna scrubs, monsoon showers, and palm-shaded swimming pools.
What they say
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The classic soft cream and sand palette, dark wood furniture, brass accents and patterned mashrabiya work... feel just right, given the Arabian palace setting.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Souk Al Bahar sits right next door, with the Dubai Mall an easy promenade walk across the lake.
The rooms
Cream tones, dark wood, and mashrabiya latticework define the interiors, where private balconies overlook the lake and dancing fountain shows.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Palm trees and sun loungers border the 25-meter outdoor pool, which looks directly up at the Burj Khalifa.
The spa
Treatment suites surround a domed relaxation lounge, offering camel milk body wraps and facial therapies.
The hammam
Two Oriental bathhouses have heated marble slabs under mosaic tilework, alongside steam rooms and monsoon showers.
At the table
Waterfront terraces look across the lake toward the fountains, serving Thai seafood at Thiptara and Middle Eastern fare at Ewaan.
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How we rate hotels.
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.