Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa brings a distinctly French art de vivre sensibility to the Palm Jumeirah, balancing Gallic elegance with the island's resort lifestyle. The result is one of the most grown-up and genuinely relaxing hotels on the Palm, particularly well-suited to couples and spa devotees.
- Room types: Luxury rooms, prestige rooms with sea or pool views, pool villas, one and two-bedroom suites, and overwater bungalows
- Key amenities: Six outdoor pools, 500-metre private beach, So SPA with French beauty treatments, nine dining venues including Plantation, and a kids' club
- Best for: Couples seeking a refined, spa-focused retreat, wellness travellers, and anyone who appreciates French-influenced hospitality with genuine beach resort facilities
- Nearby: Aquaventure Waterpark, Nakheel Mall, and Palm Jumeirah boardwalk
The So SPA is one of the finest on the Palm, and the multi-pool configuration means there's always a quieter pool to retreat to even when the resort is at capacity. French wine and cheese selections at the restaurants are a lovely touch.