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Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Anantara · High Luxury
On the outer East Crescent of Palm Jumeirah since 2013, Anantara The Palm is Dubai's closest equivalent to a Maldivian overwater resort: Thai-inspired bungalows and overwater villas on a breakwater arc separated from the palm fronds by a 1.4 km subsea tunnel, 25 metres below sea level. Ranked 26th on Travel + Leisure's World's Best Hotels 2025.
- 293 rooms
- Opened 2013
- Neighborhood: Palm Jumeirah
- Rooms from 506 sq ft (47 m²)
About Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
- Anantara The Palm sits on the East Crescent — the outermost breakwater ring of Palm Jumeirah — accessed via a 6-lane tunnel built 25 metres below sea level, with the construction zone drained of 5.5 million cubic metres of seawater in 45 days.
- The resort's Thai-inspired overwater bungalow architecture makes it the only Maldives-style overwater-villa product on Palm Jumeirah's crescent, a category distinction within one of the world's most hotel-dense artificial islands.
- Entry-level rooms start at 506 sq ft (47 m²).
History
On the eastern crescent of Palm Jumeirah, with the brand's signature over-water villas — a Maldives-style experience in Dubai.
The setting
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort occupies the East Crescent of Palm Jumeirah — the outer breakwater of Dubai's palm-shaped artificial island, engineered from 2001 and separated from the fronds by a 1.4 km subsea tunnel 25 metres below sea level. The resort's Thai-inspired bungalows and overwater villas distinguish it architecturally from the island's tower hotels, with unobstructed Arabian Sea views and a tranquil atmosphere that contrasts with the Palm's busier frond addresses. Aquaventure World and the Atlantis complex are accessible within a short taxi ride along the crescent. 5 km from Aquaventure Waterpark. 18 km from Emirates Golf Club.
Restaurants and bars
- Mai Bar — Bar
- Crescendo — Restaurant · International
- Revo Café — Café · Healthy dishes
- Bushman's Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant · Grilled meats
- The Lotus Lounge — Bar
- Mekong — Restaurant · Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese
- The Beach House — Poolside · Mediterranean
Experiences
- Long tail boat ride — Scenic trip between the resort and Dubai Marina; four scheduled return trips daily between 10:15 am and 5:30 pm.
- A Voyage by Longtail — Listed among Anantara Experiences as one of the resort's most memorable moments (Discovery).
- Cocoons of Relaxation — Listed among Anantara Experiences as one of the resort's most memorable moments (Serenity).
- Untamed Discovery — Listed among Anantara Experiences as one of the resort's most memorable moments (Discovery).
- Designer Dining — Listed among Anantara Experiences as one of the resort's most memorable moments (Gastronomy).
- Anantara Spa hammam rituals — Turkish and Moroccan hammam cleansing rituals, ancient Asian therapies and Arabian wellness rituals.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Sauna
- Hammam
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Private beach
- Water sports
- Kids club
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- Middle East's Leading Villa Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels (2025)
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