Atlantis - The Palm

"Located at the top of Palm Jumeirah, this resort features one of the world’s largest waterparks and a variety of dining experiences by celebrity chefs. It also offers unique experiences like underwater dining and dolphin interactions." - Joe Niehaus Joe Niehaus Joe Niehaus has been working in commerce and reviewing products for several years. He's reviewed products for sites like The Quality Edit and The Adult Man and worked with brands like Nike and Canada Goose. Travel +

"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

"Try Atlantis, The Palm for your overnight stays — it's a veritable playground for those looking to indulge in the finer things in life." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"How did it strike you on arrival?Dubai's Atlantis looks almost identical to its Bahamian sibling, which is to say: magical. The first hotel to inhabit The Palm Island, it’s situated in the best location. The massive lobby is bustling at any time of day, but take a moment to pause and admire the common space's Dale Chihuly centerpiece that's comprised of more than 600 pieces of blown glass. Nice. What’s the crowd like?Large groups of multi-generational travelers from the region, with a few American and European tourists scattered in the mix. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.When we were there, many rooms were undergoing renovations and in the process of replacing outdaded taupe and seaform-colored decor with bright whites and pops of blue and orange. There are no bad views here: one side of the property looks out toward the gulf while the other side has stunning views of the city. We’re craving some deep, restorative sleep. They got us?The bed is appropriately plush with a large assortment of pillows. How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that find its way into your suitcase?The mini-bar was average and pricey, but complimentary bottled water and a daily fruit bowl was appreciated. The room's desk has multiple power outlets—a huge perk if you have an overloaded adapter. Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.Towels and robes were clean and fluffy, and the renovated bathrooms, outfitted with ShuiQi products, were a huge improvement from their predecessors. Room service: Worth it?The room-service burger, made with beef from Atlantis’s own breed of cow, was surprisingly good. Staff went above and beyond to create a comfortable white-clothed dining cart. It wasn’t retrieved until the following morning though. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.The private beach and (many) pools make for relaxing places to wile the day away, but if you want a more interactive experience, don’t skip the waterpark or the Lost Chambers Aquarium, which offers yoga in the mornings. What was most memorable—or heartbreaking—about your stay?Atlantis truly has it all: a massive waterpark, an aquarium, luxury shopping, and more restaurants than you can count on both hands. However, unrenovated rooms are need of updating and the property is far from most Dubai attractions. Bottom line: worth it, and why?If you have a herd of kids that you want to keep entertained and happy, there’s nowhere better than Atlantis the Palm." - Laura Ratliff

"Dubai's Atlantis looks almost identical to its Bahamian sibling, which is to say: magical. The first hotel to inhabit The Palm Island, it’s situated in the best location. The massive lobby is bustling at any time of day, but take a moment to pause and admire the common space's Dale Chihuly centerpiece comprises more than 600 pieces of blown glass. The resort truly has it all: a massive waterpark, an aquarium, luxury shopping, and more restaurants than you can count on both hands. If you have a herd of kids that you want to keep entertained and happy, this is the place to go." - Melinda Healy, Laura Ratliff