FIVE Palm Jumeirah

★★★★★Palm Jumeirah, Dubai1 Palm Jumeirah, P.O.Box 6438, NA 16, NASpecialist pick

Overview

The beach is real sand and genuinely private, the main pool runs DJ sets through the afternoon, and there's a kids club for ages 2 to 12 with two free hours a day if you do bring children. Expect attentive service, a lively lobby, and restaurants like Maiden Shanghai and Praia doing decent trade every night. Parking is valet-only, which sets the tone before you've even checked in.

This is not the place for a quiet family escape or an early night — reviewers are blunt that it's a party hotel first. Guests get free entry to the Saturday beach party, and the rooftop nightclub runs late, so light sleepers and those with young children should think about room location or look elsewhere. Summer days are best spent poolside with the AC restaurants as backup; winter is when the outdoor scene really comes alive.

150-metre private beach
five outdoor pools
kids club, ages 2 to 12
refive spa with hydrotherapy pool
solar-powered, leed platinum certified
valet parking only, no self-park
free entry to saturday beach party
rooftop nightclub on site
beach villas with private pools
11 restaurants, bars and lounges

Rooms

Good to know

Meal plans: Room only · Bed & breakfast
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

Maiden Shanghai — Modern Chinese cooking with a busy, close-tables atmosphere and hanging lights overhead. Popular for dinner and weekend brunch; more suited to an evening out than a quiet family meal.
Cinque — Amalfi-inspired Italian with pappardelle, seafood and grills, served indoors or on a terrace. Loud and lively rather than romantic-quiet, with a bar worth stopping at afterwards.
Praia — A beachfront restaurant and lounge with amphitheatre-style seating overlooking the Marina skyline. Good for lunch, dinner or sundowners, with a VIP deck for those who want to upgrade the view further.
The Penthouse — A rooftop restaurant and nightclub combining Japanese fusion food and cocktails with skyline views by day, turning into one of the region's higher-profile nightclubs after dark. Not a children's venue.
The Delisserie — The hotel's all-day café, doing breakfast pastries, sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas and afternoon tea from 7am to 11pm. The most relaxed, family-friendly spot on property and the best bet for a casual meal with children.
Beach by FIVE — The daytime beach club by the 150-metre private beach, with double-width loungers and food and drink service from morning to sunset. Works for a full day out rather than a formal sit-down meal.
Jade — A small cocktail lounge tucked above Maiden Shanghai with Asian-inspired décor and drinks, moving from pre-dinner drinks into a later, music-led crowd. Children over 12 are allowed until 10pm, but this is really an adults' evening spot.

Getting there

It's a straightforward 15-20 minute drive from Dubai Marina or JBR, and around 30 minutes from Downtown Dubai depending on the Palm's internal traffic, which can back up on weekend evenings. Dubai International Airport is roughly 35-40 minutes away; self-parking isn't available on site, so you'll be handing the car to valet on arrival.

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