Atlantis The Royal

★★★★★Palm Jumeirah crescent, DubaiThe Palm Crescent Road, 12345Specialist pick

Overview

Atlantis The Royal is the newer, more expensive sister to Atlantis The Palm, a 43-storey tower on the Palm Jumeirah crescent that opened in 2023 with over 760 rooms and the world's largest jellyfish aquarium built into it. It suits residents marking something specific — an anniversary, a big birthday, a graduation — rather than a routine Friday-night escape, given the scale of the place.

The beach is real sand and shared with Atlantis The Palm next door, and the pool scene is the draw locals talk about: there are adults-only rooftop pools alongside a family pool with its own kids' pool, plus the Atlantis Explorers Club for ages four to twelve if you want a few hours to yourselves. The AWAKEN spa and the nightly Skyblaze fire-and-water fountain show fill the rest of a weekend, and service on the ground has been consistently praised by guests who return.

This is not a quiet, low-key hotel — the lobby, the fountain shows and the restaurant crowds mean there's always noise and always people, so it doesn't suit anyone wanting seclusion. Book restaurant tables well in advance, expect a genuine premium on the room rate versus most Dubai five-stars, and know that a couple of the headline chef restaurants have paused operations at various points, so confirm current line-ups before you set your heart on a specific name.

private beach
world's largest waterpark access next door
world's largest jellyfish aquarium
Skyblaze fire and water fountain
two adults-only rooftop pools plus family pool
kids club ages 4 to 12
AWAKEN spa
dolphin encounters at Atlas Village
43 floors, 760+ rooms and suites
multiple celebrity chef restaurants

Rooms

Good to know

Meal plans: Room only · Bed & breakfast · Half board
Paid at the hotel: The tourism dirham fee and any security deposit
Cancelling: Each room shows its own terms; cancel online from My trips while they allow

Eating and drinking

Estiatorio Milos — Chef Costas Spiliadis's Greek seafood restaurant, with a raw bar and views over the resort's water fountains from the alfresco terrace. Open for lunch and dinner daily; more of a proper sit-down dinner than a casual family meal.
Gastronomy — The resort's all-day buffet with live cooking stations, a Latin American corner, an oyster bar and its own bakery, plus a well-regarded breakfast spread. This is the easy, works-for-everyone option for families with fussy eaters.
Nobu by the Beach — A beachfront outpost of Nobu's Japanese-Peruvian menu with a lively atmosphere, live music and DJs. Good for a beach-club style lunch or an evening out; less suited to a quiet family dinner.
Ling Ling — A 23rd-floor dining room, lounge and terrace looking out over the 90-metre Sky Pool and the city skyline, open evenings only. This is a night-out venue for couples or groups rather than a family stop.
Ariana's Persian Kitchen — Chef Ariana Bundy's Persian menu built around fruits, nuts and herbs mixed through meats and grains, with the kubideh a particular favourite. A more relaxed, flavour-led dinner suited to sharing across the table.
Jaleo by José Andrés — José Andrés's Spanish sharing-plates restaurant, mixing traditional and modern Spanish dishes such as baby lamb paella. Works well for a group dinner with plates in the middle of the table.
The Royal Tearoom — A lobby tearoom developed with pastry chef Christophe Devoille, serving an all-day pastry counter of croissants and sweets alongside a proper afternoon tea. A calmer, easy stop with children between pool sessions.
House of Desserts — An artisan gelato, ice cream and dessert counter on the promenade floor, known for its ingredient quality and picture-perfect presentation. An easy win with children after dinner or between waterpark sessions.

Getting there

The resort sits at the tip of the Palm, roughly a 25-minute drive from central Dubai and about 15 minutes from Dubai Marina, with a monorail link to the mainland if you don't want to drive. From Dubai International Airport allow around 45 minutes for a transfer, and valet parking is available on arrival; given the traffic onto the Palm at weekends, a pre-booked transfer is worth it over a self-drive if you're arriving Friday evening.

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