One&Only The Palm

Dubai Beach, Dubai

Star rating

The hotel

An oasis of stylish energy and tranquility, One&Only The Palm is a luxurious addition to Palm Island's impressive portfolio. Blending Moorish and Andalusian architecture with contemporary, chic interiors, guest rooms are divided between the manor house and beachfront mansions, boasting every home comfort you can think of, including luxury marble bathrooms and a private balcony or garden patio. Choose to stay steps from the sea or surrounded by lush, green gardens. As well as lazing on your own private stretch of beach in oversized day beds, you can splash about to your heart’s content in the 850 sq m swimming pool or indulge in water sports galore at its sister hotel One&Only Royal Mirage. There are also several world-class golf courses a short drive away as well as Atlantis Aquaventure, Dubai’s most popular water park. For sheer relaxation, head to the Guerlain Spa, a tranquil retreat set amidst ponds, fountains and open courtyards. The health conscious will appreciate a state-of-the-art fitness centre, tennis court as well as an adult-only pool. To ensure that your family enjoys its stay at One&Only The Palm there is a kid’s programme that is designed to help keep your children entertained, allowing you to make the most of the resort’s many wonderful facilities. Dining is another huge treat with three superb restaurants to choose from, all under the expert guidance of three Michelin star chef Yannick Alléno. ZEST is the main restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and a lovely outdoor patio overlooking the pool and gardens whilst STAY by Yannick Alléno showcases traditional cooking methods reinterpreted in a contemporary way. Feast on tapas and Mediterranean-style dishes at 101 Dining Lounge and Bar, a hip and happening dining lounge with sweeping views of the Dubai’s skyline and a DJ playing lounge music most evenings.

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Overlooking its own private beach on the peninsula of Palm Island, amidst lush manicured gardens, fountains and pools. Eight world-class PGA 18-hole golf courses are minutes away. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: 45 minutes.

Hotel information

90 rooms and suites and 4 beachfront villas. All with air-conditioning, balcony or outdoor terrace, 46” plasma TV with pay-per-view films, DVD/CD player, telephone, complimentary basic WiFi access, safe, hairdryer, iron and board (upon request). Within the Manor House: Palm Manor House Premier Room features 65–80 sq m with private balcony or garden patio, 1 king-size bed or twin-size beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Half Board includes:starter, main, dessert per person at ZEST and 101 Dining Lounge. 25% discount on the food bill on evening dinner at OORM restaurants including Olives, Tagine, Beach Bar & Grill, The Rotisserie, Eauzone, Drift, Celebrities and Tresind restaurants.

Please note: from 8th May 2024 to 7th January 2025 the hotel is extending the evening dine around to include the Two Michelin Star Restaurant - STAY by Yannick Alleno with applicable credits per guest. Credits are as follows: STAY, by Celebrity Chef Yannick Alleno is now included in the dine-around experience with applicable credits per guest: • 08 May 2024 to 30 September 2024: AED 255 per person • 01 October 2024 to 23 December 2024: AED 295 per person • 24 December 2024 to 07 January 2025: AED 379 per person. Please note: this applies to new bookings only.

Palm Beach Premier Room features 65-80 sq m, steps from the beach with private balcony or beachfront garden patio and 1 king-size bed or twin beds, most with sea views, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Palm Beach Junior Suite features 100 sq m, steps from the beach with integrated living area, private balcony or beachfront garden patio and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Palm Beach Junior Suite with Pool as before but with private 20 sq m swimming pool, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Palm Manor House Executive Suite features 130 sq m with separate living/dining room, outdoor terrace with dining space and loungers, separate bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Palm Beach Executive Suite features 130 sq m with integrated lounge/dining area, private balcony or beachfront garden patio and grand master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Palm Beach Executive Suite with Pool, with private 20 sq m swimming pool, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Palm Manor House Grand Suite features 250 sq m with open-plan lounge/dining area, large outdoor terrace, round-the-clock service and separate bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Palm Beach Villas feature 325 sq m, open-plan living space with bar and dining area connected to private service kitchenette, 2 master bedrooms with king-size beds, en-suite dressing rooms and bathrooms, private swimming pool and shaded outdoor seating/dining area, sleeping maximum 4-6 adults and 2 children (up 11.99 years old).

Please note: Palm Beach Junior Suite and Palm Beach Executive Suite with pools are not suitable for children under the age of 12 years.

3 restaurants and 1 lounge: ZEST (all-day dining, International cuisines), STAY by Yannick Alléno (dinner only; French cuisine), and 101 Dining Lounge and Marina (lunch and dinner, Mediterranean fare).

Swimming pool with sun terrace and oversized day beds and air-conditioned poolside cabanas*. Guerlain Spa*. Fitness centre with relaxing adult-only pool. Tennis court. Water sports* including sailing, kayaking, Hobie Cat sailing, windsurfing and water-skiing at sister hotel One&Only Royal Mirage. KidsOnly programme* (4-11 years). Aquaventure access: daily complimentary access per room, per stay with no minimum stay restriction. Transfer available upon request.

Babysitting service*. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. 24-hour front desk. Complimentary basic WiFi.

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 stays apply.

* Denotes local charge.

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May 11, 2025 Sara S

We had an amazing splendid day at the grand Palm pool, Kavindu was the best! He was always there to help and assist us, the food at 101 restaurant was amazing. Staff are very nice and there to help. I totally recommend this Hotel. Kavindu was amazing.
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May 11, 2025 kane z

I went for the pool & beach for the one and only palm with my family for two days and we had amazing day over there in pool. The service was incredible and need to highlight Kavindu ( Bartender ) he made our day amazed. Hope to visit soon. The best pool in the Palm Island
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Apr 30, 2025 heinzwiedner Vienna, Austria

We very much enjoyed our stay. The hotel room, the pool area and the entire location were beautiful, clean and spacious. It never felt crowded. Above all, we enjoyed the friendliness of all staff at the hotel who made big efforts to.make us feel at home.
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Apr 30, 2025 Grace C United Arab Emirates

The service I was offered by the team in One&Only the Palm was top notch, from the valet who offered to park my car, from the front desk offering me a tour to see the hotel as that was my main purpose of visiting, thanks to Forever for sacrificing her time to take me out on the scorching heat and showing me around yet remaining professional, Spa… Read more
The service I was offered by the team in One&Only the Palm was top notch, from the valet who offered to park my car, from the front desk offering me a tour to see the hotel as that was my main purpose of visiting, thanks to Forever for sacrificing her time to take me out on the scorching heat and showing me around yet remaining professional, Spa was absolutely stunning, thanks to the team there , thanks to Faye who served me at Lounge. This is a very beautiful hotel and I would be back soon. Read less
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Apr 27, 2025 pjenshen91

We had an incredible week at the One and Only. The team go above and beyond! Unlike anything we have ever experienced any where before. Strongly recommend