"Inspired by the mythological lost city of Atlantis, this Dubai resort takes its aquatic theming very seriously: It’s built on the Palm Jumeirah, a palm-shaped artificial archipelago that juts out into the Persian Gulf, and it’s home to Aquaventure, the world’s largest water park; Atlas Village, where you can kayak or swim with Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins and South African fur seals; and the Lost Chambers Aquarium, with its 65,000 marine creatures. You can explore those waters by scuba diving, snorkeling, or even walking underwater wearing a special helmet—or simply book the Underwater Suite, which has large windows looking out into the 3 million–gallon Ambassador Lagoon. You can wake up to sharks, rays, and fish gliding by your king bed or even take in the scenery from the comfort of your bathtub." - Lyndsey Matthews
