One&Only The Palm

On a beachfront peninsula on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, this opulent luxury resort on the Gulf is set in gardens and comprises a manor, mansions and villas. Plush rooms and suites offer free Wi-Fi, entertainment systems and living areas, plus grand bathrooms with free-standing tubs. All have verandas with garden or gulf views. Some add butlers. Bi-level, 2-bedroom villas on the beach feature bars and private pools. Breakfast is available. Dining options include a swanky overwater lounge with city views, and 2 restaurants by Yannick Alléno. There's a spa, a gym, a private beach, a marina and a kids' club, as well as 2 pools and tennis.

• Free Wi-Fi
• Free breakfast
• Free parking
• Outdoor pool
• Air-conditioned