Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, DubaiAnantara The Palm Dubai Resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 136 of 453 hotels we score in Dubai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $176 a night (cached, not a live quote).Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort is a five-star hotel situated on the eastern crescent of Palm Jumeirah. The property features Thai-inspired interiors and offers accommodation ranging from standard rooms to over-water villas. Guests have access to a 400-metre private beach, three swimming pools, and four restaurants. The resort includes a full-service spa and provides views of the Arabian Gulf and local lagoons. It suits families and travellers seeking a quiet setting near attractions like Aquaventure. While the resort offers many facilities, the breakfast buffet receives mixed reviews regarding quality.What stands out

Private sandy beach

Over-water villa options

Three swimming pools

Full-service spa

Watch out for

Average breakfast buffet

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