Vibe
Rose marble columns, hand-applied gold leaf, and thousands of Venetian chandeliers frame a lavish palace setting on the Palm.
“Palatial beachfront confection”
18th-century palace styling includes 24-karat gold leaf, rose marble columns, damask tapestries, and 6,000+ chandeliers.
Dedicated twenty-four-hour butler service accompanies every suite, backed by private club lounge check-in.
A three-thousand-square-metre Cinq Mondes spa features twenty-three treatment rooms, traditional hammams, and a massive indoor pool.
On the outer West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, overlooking private beaches and the Arabian Gulf.
“a design lover’s dream with a goal for perfection that’s obvious in every detail”
Rooms
Every room opens to a private balcony framing the gulf or gardens, finished with handcrafted Italian furnishings and marble bathrooms.
“Beautifully positioned to take in sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf from the West Crescent of the exclusive Palm Jumeirah neighborhood”
Wellness
The 3,000-square-metre spa houses traditional Turkish hammams, Japanese soaking tubs, 23 treatment rooms, and a grand indoor pool.
Backstory
Modeled after an eighteenth-century European palace, the property originally opened as Emerald Palace before joining Raffles in 2021.
Eat & drink
Sola Jazz Lounge pairs live sets with craft cocktails, while Piatti serves beachfront Italian fare and Matagi crafts contemporary Japanese plates.
The neighborhood
Positioned along the quiet West Crescent of the Palm, private white sands look across the Arabian Gulf toward Dubai Marina.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.