Polynesian beachfront refuge
Polynesian timber architecture, living vertical green walls, and six outdoor pools create a lush tropical retreat along Palm Jumeirah.
“This entirely-seafood based restaurant feels like it's in Bali, not Dubai, with a timber terrace overlooking the pool and palm trees.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Seawater hydrotherapy pools, a Turkish hammam, and Polynesian bodywork rituals alongside rooftop boxing and fitness.
Remarkable
Six outdoor pools with slides, private sands, operated watersports, tennis courts, and twelve diverse dining venues.
Notable
Signature MyBed bedding, Lanvin bath amenities, and dedicated twenty-four-hour butler service in the private villas.
What they say
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The Polynesian-tinged accommodations — with their vibrant color palette of turquoise, cream and violet; dark wood finishes; and balconies... are aptly designed for a lively beachfront holiday.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set on the outer East Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the property offers calm private sands and skyline views away from downtown traffic.
The rooms
Interiors pair rich dark wood and turquoise accents with deep soaking tubs and private balconies framing the Arabian Gulf or gardens.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Six outdoor pools stretch across the grounds, complete with thatched cabanas, gentle waterfalls, and family water slides.
The spa and gym
Indoor seawater plunge pools accompany a Turkish hammam, and the mirrored fitness centre runs twenty-four hours a day.
Bar
Laguna Beach Taverna & Lounge
Sand floors and canvas canopies open straight onto the gulf, serving Mediterranean seafood by day and hosting nightly DJ sets.
At the table
Dining ranges from dry-aged cuts at Porterhouse to classic Chinese dishes at Hong Loong and televised matches at Replay.
Good to know
Stay here
Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Choose your dates to see every room and rate, and book in a few steps.
Add dates to see the price for your stay.
Or book with
Booking.com ExpediaWe may earn a commission when you book through Booking.com or Expedia. It never decides which hotels we include or how we rate them.
Dubai
More like this
Atlantis The Royal
“Cantilevered architectural dreamscape”
Jumeirah Al Naseem
“Contemporary coastal resort”
Address Beach Resort
“Skybridge coastal sanctuary”
Jumeirah Al Qasr
“Palatial canal playground”
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
“Moorish beachfront hideaway”
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
“Thai overwater roost”
One&Only The Palm
“Andalusian beachfront oasis”
One&Only Royal Mirage
“Palatial beachfront oasis”
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
Our shorthand
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.