Ten of the best hotels on Palm Jumeirah

The first resort to open on Palm Jumeirah, right at the tip of the island, Atlantis has become iconic. With more than 1,500 rooms, some of Dubai's finest restaurants, a vast aquarium and an attached waterpark – Aquaventure – along with long stretches of private beach, Atlantis is a perfect getaway and ideal for families. For a truly special visit, book one of the resort’s underwater rooms, with views directly into the The Lost Chambers Aquarium.

The only resort to offer over-water villas, Anantara The Palm is a decidedly luxurious resort, even given Palm Jumeirah’s very high standards. Built around a lagoon/pool, the property's signature feature is its villas, either on the lagoon with private pools and beach access, or over the water on two piers jutting into the sea. The resort also houses the tranquil Anantara Spa, with a range of pampering rituals to relax weary bodies and minds. This is the ideal place to escape from everything.

For visitors looking for a livelier scene, FIVE Palm Jumeirah is unbeatable. Its rooms are impeccable – but the resort’s highlights are its restaurants, lounges and the beach club (as well as the chandelier-topped pool). With live entertainment throughout the year and some of the most exciting parties in Dubai, along with top-notch food and beverages, there’s never a dull moment at FIVE.

This resort embodies opulence, inspired as it was by the palaces of the Ottoman empire. Take in the views of Dubai Marina from the beachside infinity pool, enjoy butler service on the private beach or have your cares literally scrubbed away in the Turkish-style hammam spa. Jumeirah Zabeel Saray offers 10 restaurants, with a strong emphasis on food from Turkey and the Levant, but with enough variety to satisfy any tastes.