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Fairmont The Palm
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Fairmont · High Luxury
Fairmont The Palm opened on 24 December 2012 on the trunk of Palm Jumeirah, the Gulf's largest man-made island, built from about 94 million cubic metres of dredged sand from 2001. Clive Ford of DSA Architects International drew the exterior and Florida's HHCP the interiors of its 381 rooms and suites, with a Fairmont Gold Lounge and about 460 metres of private beach facing the Marina skyline. Forbes holds it at Four Stars for 2026.
- 381 rooms
- Opened 2012
- Neighborhood: Palm Jumeirah
- Architect: DSA Architects International; HHCP Design International
About Fairmont The Palm
- Fairmont The Palm opened on 24 December 2012 on the trunk of Palm Jumeirah, with 381 rooms and suites.
- Palm Jumeirah was engineered from roughly 94 million cubic metres of dredged Gulf sand starting in 2001.
- Clive Ford of DSA Architects International led the exterior and HHCP the interiors, and the resort has about 460 metres of private beach.
- AURA SKYPOOL on Palm Tower is about eight minutes by taxi, and Forbes Travel Guide holds the hotel at Four Stars for 2026.
History
Fairmont The Palm opened in 2012 on the iconic Palm Jumeirah archipelago in Dubai, one of the world's most ambitious man-made developments. The beachfront resort offers extensive private beach access, multiple pools, and a range of dining venues along the Palm's crescent. The property features the Fairmont Spa and direct access to the Palm's waterways. It is positioned as a resort alternative within the broader Fairmont Dubai portfolio, catering to leisure travelers seeking a beach-focused luxury experience.
The setting
Fairmont The Palm is sited on the trunk of Palm Jumeirah — the central axis where the Golden Mile retail promenade, shoreline apartments, and international hotels line the approach from the mainland to the island's crown. AURA SKYPOOL, the rooftop infinity pool perched at 200 metres on Palm Tower with panoramic Gulf views, is eight minutes by taxi; Aquaventure World's record-setting waterpark is ten minutes away. Palm Jumeirah was engineered from 94 million cubic metres of Gulf sand from 2001, and the trunk corridor remains the island's most accessible and hotel-dense address, overlooking both the Gulf and the Marina skyline.
Restaurants and bars
- Flow Kitchen — Restaurant · buffet
- BA - Boldly Asian (Bā – Boldly Asian) — Restaurant · Asian
- Frevo — Restaurant · Brazilian churrascaria
- Little Miss India — Restaurant · Indian
- Seagrill Bistro — Restaurant · seafood
- Mashrabiya Lounge — Café · afternoon tea
- Bask Beach Club — Poolside
- Vuvuzela — Restaurant
- Blowfish — Restaurant
- Zest — Restaurant · wholesome dining
Experiences
- Fairmont Falcon Kids Club — Kids Club for ages 18 months to 12, open daily 10:30 AM to 7 PM; advance booking mandatory, AED 85 per hour per child, 2 hours complimentary for in-house guests aged 3 to 12.
- Serenity Spa Thermal Oasis — Serenity spa with a Thermal Oasis (showers, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, ice fountain) and 9 treatment rooms, including 2 for couples.
- The Great Garden Brunch — Saturday outdoor brunch, 1 to 4:30 PM, across five restaurants with a live singer, DJ and kids' activities.
- The Frevo Experience — Brazilian churrascaria where meats are carved tableside in southern Brazilian style.
- Picnic at Bask Beach Club — Curated picnic by the shore at BASK Beach Club, framed by the Arabian Gulf.
- Private beach with beach bar — Private beach with sun loungers and umbrellas, and a beach bar.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hammam
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Private beach
- Water sports
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
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