Atlantis, The Palm

Stylish quarters in an upscale resort with an 18-hole golf course, 3 restaurants & an outdoor pool. Surrounded by a 200-acre golf course, this elegant resort is 9 km from Palm Jumeirah beach and 13 km from the Mall of the Emirates. Contemporary rooms come with iPads, minibars and flat-screens, as well as tea and coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms add balconies; some have golf course views. Suites include sitting rooms and complimentary breakfast, and upgraded suites have dining areas and offices. Room service is available 24/7. There's an 18-hole golf course with a golf school and complimentary equipment rental. Other amenities include a lounge and 3 international restaurants, as well as a spa, a gym and an outdoor pool.

Buzzing beachfront venue for global fare including pizza, pasta & meat plates, plus drinks & pools.

Polished rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and marble bathrooms. All offer flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi (fee) and iPod docks, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Palatial suites add separate living rooms; club rooms and suites provide lounge access. Room service is available 24/7.There are 14 restaurants and bars, including a French bistro, a sleek top-floor cocktail bar and a nightclub. Other amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a spa with a sauna, plus 80,000 sq ft of event space.

"Xva Cafe & Restaurant"

Elegant rooms feature gulf views, flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi (fee). Most have balconies. Suites add separate sitting rooms and access to a club lounge with free food and Wi-Fi; 1 has a private roof terrace.There are 5 restaurants and bars including a French brasserie, a Japanese eatery and a beach bar. Other amenities include a private beach, 5 outdoor pools and 4 tennis courts. There's also a gym, a kids' club, a spa at a neighbouring hotel and a water sports centre.

Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Burj Khalifa, an 830m-tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline. At its foot lies Dubai Fountain, with jets and lights choreographed to music. On artificial islands just offshore is Atlantis, The Palm, a resort with water and marine-animal parks. ― Google

Upscale scene where an international crowd tucks into Italian food chased with Bellinis.

Hotel's subtly lit seafood restaurant with an underwater feel thanks to a wall-to-ceiling aquarium.

Providing pool or city views, the elegant rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screens, as well as soundproof windows, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Some have balconies. Suites come with living rooms; family suites add kitchens. Room service is available.Valet parking is free. Amenities include a fitness centre with a sauna, along with 2 restaurants and 2 bars. There's also a nightclub, a 24-hour cafe and an outdoor pool, plus meeting space and a business centre. Spa treatments are offered.

Bright, contemporary studios come with free Wi-Fi, kitchenettes and flat-screen TVs, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Airy 1- and 2-bedroom apartments add living areas and washer/dryers. Room service is available.A beach shuttle and parking are included. Amenities consist of a restaurant and a fitness room, along with a cafe and an outdoor pool, both with waterfront views. Breakfast is offered for a fee.