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Located opposite the iconic Palm Island Bay, this resort consists of three equally distinctive properties: The Palace, Arabian Court and the exclusive Residence. The Residence is an intimate sanctuary with its own private reception and dining room – choose between a guest room, a suite or a free-standing Beach Garden Villa. It’s also where you’ll find the Health and Beauty Institute – a veritable oasis of relaxation, treat yourself to a body wrap or hot stone massage, you deserve it!
Amenities
Wheelchair access
Bar
Internet Access
Restaurant
Spa
Swimming Pool
Where is it
The resort overlooks the Arabian Gulf on Palm Island Bay, Jumeirah Beach. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: 35 minutes.
Hotel information
437 elegant rooms and suites within the whole resort. Rooms also offer 40” full HD LCD TV, DVD player, WiFi access, vanity units and balcony/garden terrace. Residence Prestige Rooms are sea-facing and offer views over the gardens with 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Half board: breakfast at Olives. Evening dinner can be enjoyed on buffet dinner basis. This can be enjoyed at either Olive Restaurant, or The Rotisserie. Alternatively a set-menu can be enjoyed at Tagine, Beach Bar & Grill and EauZone. Guests on the Half Board programme will receive a 25% discount on the food bill on evening dinner at Drift, Celebrities and Tresind restaurants at One&Only Royal Mirage and also at sister property One&Only The Palm restaurants.
Half board (for bookings from January 2025): includes breakfast at Olives. Evening dinner can be enjoyed on buffet dinner basis. This can be enjoyed at either Olive Restaurant, or The Rotisserie. Alternatively a set-menu can be enjoyed at Tagine, Beach Bar & Grill, EauZone, Zest and Drift. Guests on the Half Board programme will receive a 25% discount on the food bill on evening dinner at Celebrities and Tresind restaurants at One&Only Royal Mirage and also at sister property One&Only The Palm restaurants.
Residence Junior Suites are sea facing with 1 king-size bed that overlooks a living area with "Majilis" style seating, sleeping maximum 2 adults.Junior Suites can be connected with a Prestige Room giving a 2-bed suite.
Residence Executive Suites have a dining area, "Majilis" style seating and a separate bedroom, which is sea-facing and offers views over the gardens, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
The exclusive Residence Beach Garden Villa features two bedrooms each combined with a patio, lounge, adjourning dining area and kitchenette. Located steps away from the beach the villa also has a temperature-controlled swimming pool. Sleeps a maximum of 4 adults and 2 children (under 11.99 years).
Booking Bonus: Book by 01 Oct '24 to receive up to 25% off the accommodation cost between 15 Aug '24–09 Jan '26, plus receive a complimentary upgrade to Half Board.
Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply.
8 restaurants located around the resort. The Residence - The Dining Room menu serving the freshest ingredients (breakfast, lunch and dinner). 6 bars and lounges including The Jetty Lounge and The Roofop Lounge & Sport Lounge. Arabian Court - The Rotisserie buffet restaurant (breakfast, lunch and dinner), Tresind (progressive Indian cuisine, dinner only, open Mon-Sat), Eauzone, on the beach (à la carte lunch and dinner). The Palace - Olives (breakfast and dinner), Tagine (Moroccan influence, dinner only, open Tue-Sun, entertainment by Moroccan Duo), Celebrities (European à la carte and Tapas Menus, breakfast and dinner), The Beach Bar & Grill (seafood, steaks and salads dinner).
1 km private beach. 4 swimming pools (1 for exclusive use of Residence & Spa guests). DRIFT Private Beach Club* (at Arabian Court). One&Only Spa* and Traditional Oriental Hammam*. Health and Beauty institute* with fitness centre. 3 floodlit tennis courts*. Activities* include sailing, windsurfing and water-skiing. Kids club (4-11 years) and playground. Complimentary daily access to Atlantis Aquaventure (per person per person).
Complimentary WiFi across the resort.
Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
Minimum stay applies.
* Denotes local charge.
Based on 5972 reviews
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Always a pleasure
Sep 10, 2024wayneabbott08
Stayed many times, this the first with a baby. The staff treated him like a prince.
You will not receive service of this level at any other resort, this is why it stays prestigious.
Restaurants could do with new additions, choices seem a little slimmer in recent times and I was a big fan of Nina. The Indian should be part of the half board.
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Stayed many times, this the first with a baby. The staff treated him like a prince.
You will not receive service of this level at any other resort, this is why it stays prestigious.
Restaurants could do with new additions, choices seem a little slimmer in recent times and I was a big fan of Nina. The Indian should be part of the half board.
But overall another fantastic stay in my favourite hotel in Dubai
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Amazing property and staff
Sep 9, 2024richard gWatford, United Kingdom
All of the staff at the hotel were so attentive and helpful all hours of the day, the facilities were lovely and clean and the property was beautiful, everywhere was well maintained and it was such a relaxing experience, I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to stay in Dubai and will most definitely be returning in the near…
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All of the staff at the hotel were so attentive and helpful all hours of the day, the facilities were lovely and clean and the property was beautiful, everywhere was well maintained and it was such a relaxing experience, I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to stay in Dubai and will most definitely be returning in the near future.
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One of the best hotels in Dubai - enjoy pure Arabian style!
Sep 8, 2024haessig72Doha, Qatar
Wonderful Arabian style hotel near Dubai Maina and Media City. We stay here whenever we need a hotel in Dubai. The staff is highly service-oriented and the food is excellent! Three wonderful pool areas available and an exclusive private beach! Das delivers a perfect service via WhatsApp and fast responses.
Family holiday 2024
Sep 7, 2024Gh0stfaceLondon, United Kingdom
Just a great hotel with staff who go above and beyond in every way possible. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Nice Hotel.
Sep 5, 20241234tripreviewsPotton, United Kingdom
We stayed at the One and Only Royal Mirage, The Palace for 11 nights.
The Hotel could possibly do with an update but it is still a nice hotel. The half board was a bit limited compared to other hotels we have stayed at in Dubai. Nehar was fantastic on the bar and made our holiday. Vinod was also exceptional and really took care of us during our…
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We stayed at the One and Only Royal Mirage, The Palace for 11 nights.
The Hotel could possibly do with an update but it is still a nice hotel. The half board was a bit limited compared to other hotels we have stayed at in Dubai. Nehar was fantastic on the bar and made our holiday. Vinod was also exceptional and really took care of us during our stay. The staff here are all very good.
The beach bar and grill is really good for food but we didn't really enjoy Olives.
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Always a pleasure
