Palm Jumeirah Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
The brand
AccorPalatial beachfront confection
Portuguese marble columns, hand-applied gold leaf, and thousands of Venetian crystal chandeliers define the palatial beachfront estate on Palm Jumeirah.
“Raffles The Palm is a design lover’s dream with a goal for perfection that’s obvious in every detail.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Dedicated round-the-clock butler service attends every room, complemented by custom pillow menus and private lounge check-in.
Notable
A three-thousand-square-metre Cinq Mondes spa houses twenty-three treatment rooms, dual traditional hammams, and a semi-Olympic indoor pool.
Notable
A private five-hundred-metre white sand beach borders lush gardens, a sprawling outdoor lagoon pool, and children's clubs.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The Middle East
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Gilded gold rooms are dressed in fine fabrics, chandeliers and period-style furnishings and come with views over the Arabian Gulf and The Palm.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set on the quiet West Crescent of the Palm, private white sands look out over the Arabian Gulf toward the Dubai skyline.
The rooms
Every room features handcrafted Italian furniture, a marble bathroom with a freestanding tub, and a private balcony facing the sea or gardens.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A vaulted indoor pool offers quiet laps, and an expansive lagoon pool stretches through the palm gardens.
The spa
Treatment suites include deep wooden soaking tubs, and two traditional hammams host North African and Turkish rituals.
The yoga studio
A dedicated studio features polished wood floors and a backlit carved medallion wall for quiet morning practice.
Restaurant
Piatti by the Beach
Chef Izu Ani oversees Southern Italian seafood and handmade pasta on a terrace draped in magenta bougainvillea.
rooms are spacious and aesthetically designed with a regal aesthetic in mind. Decked out in platinum or gold tones, each room has a glittering chandelier
At the table
Dining ranges from ornate breakfasts at Le Jardin to contemporary Japanese fare and cocktails at Matagi.
How it began
Conceived as an eighteenth-century European palace, the estate debuted in 2018 as Emerald Palace before joining Raffles three years later.
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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.