Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
Expert reviews
“Any retreat that bills itself as “the most ultra-luxury experiential resort in the world” is not going for subtlety – but here, that’s very much the point. Sitting alongside its famous sister, Atlantis the Palm, on Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis the Royal’s eye-catching curves contain 795 rooms, suites, and penthouses, 17 restaurants and bars, a 1.2-mile beach, and more than 90 pools.”
Featured in CN Traveler’s Hotlist 2023.
“The resort goes over the top on everything. Inside the smooth white marble interiors, choose among 17 restaurants from top-tier chefs like Heston Blumenthal and José Andrés along with five nightlife venues. More than 90 swimming pools dot the grounds.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Beachfront
All you need to know
Even within Dubai’s standards, the structure that houses Atlantis The Royal is truly impressive – and it boasts one of the most extravagant and opulent hotels in the entire world.
In addition to the expected luxurious accommodations, guests can indulge in a wide array of dining options, including several restaurants helmed by renowned celebrities like Heston Blumenthal and Nobu Matsuhisa.
The Royal Sensorium, a stunning spa located on the 22nd floor, offers unparalleled relaxation. Furthermore, Atlantis The Royal pulls out all the stops when it comes to live entertainment, attracting top-tier DJs and performing artists to its various venues.
At Atlantis The Royal, expert culinary chefs curate unforgettable dining experiences. With a collection of 17 exceptional restaurants, including 8 establishments led by celebrity chefs, this Dubai destination is a true haven for food enthusiasts. Guests can start their day with a delectable continental or buffet breakfast, served fresh every morning at the resort.
In addition to its lavish amenities, Atlantis The Royal also grants access to Aquaventure, the largest waterpark in the Middle East. With 17 diverse restaurants and bars, nightclubs, a captivating show fountain, outdoor swimming pools, beach clubs, a state-of-the-art spa, and complimentary private parking, guests are guaranteed an extraordinary experience.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
6 January 2026
Wow wow wow
Everything
Nothing
5 January 2026
Just amazing
First, amazing view, second, receptionist, they were very hospitality and nice.
NA
2 January 2026
Wonderful
Everything was top-notch, we loved the breakfasts. My wife went to the spa and I went to the gym. There were no unwanted odors, and it was always neat and clean. Every day after cleaning the room there were some mini gifts in the form of perfume or melatonin sprays for sleep, my wife really liked it.
Unfortunately, the music only turns off at 12 midnight, and the fountain also ends at 12:05, but in any case, it's better than in other hotels, especially the good soundproofed windows.
31 December 2025
Perfect vacation
Everything!
31 December 2025
Exceptional
Excellent location to relax. Great personel from check-in until check-out. Room with sea view.
30 December 2025
Lux but busy
Beautiful. Restaurants are good. Love that they have stores like Dolce & Gabbana on the floor. Honestly, you have to experience Atlantis the Royal
Discovered that I’m more of a boutique hotel person. If you don’t like noise, traffic, not for you. But one thing for sure , if you’ll visit Dubai, The Royal is a must. Breakfast staff is a bit rude? Maybe a bit too overstimulated. Theres so many people there. Can’t fault it but if you’d rather have privacy and a bit of quiet , definitely not.
29 December 2025
Wonderful days in the best hotel in Dubai
We had a lot of fun everywhere , free aquaventure access , lounge club , amazing breakfast , beach club , afternoon sitting overlooking the fountain .. every corner there has something to do
Lighting system in the room is slightly complicated
27 December 2025
Very good
Sky Pool villa day 1 pool was cold
25 December 2025
Too beautiful ! Staff are too good
Its absolutely beautiful
Over priced
25 December 2025
it was amazing!!
everything was luxurious and right up my alley.
the elevator took its time getting to the 38th floor
24 December 2025
A truly iconic hotel delivering luxury at its finest! Best in the world 🇦🇪❤️🇲🇦
Absolutely everything. The design is iconic, the rooms are incredibly luxurious, the views are breathtaking, and the attention to detail is outstanding. The staff were extremely professional and welcoming, making the entire stay feel exclusive and effortless
Nothing at all — the experience was flawless.
24 December 2025
It was amazing, all my family enjoyed it, it was worth it…
The staff is friendly and always willing to help. The property is beyond beautiful.
It gets too busy at the entrance.
23 December 2025
Best hotel I have ever scene
Everything
Nothing
21 December 2025
Best hotel in Dubai!
Design, facilities, restaurants, beach
A bit crowded
20 December 2025
The best place we ever stayed
Absolutely amazing
19 December 2025
The most luxurious Hotel we have ever stayed at.
What an absolutely amazing stay in this beautiful hotel. There are no words to explain our experience. The decorations, restaurants, staff, facilities, anything you can imagine in the most luxurious way are offered in this extraordinary hotel.
None.
17 December 2025
Amazing hotel
eally amazing hotel. Not my first stay, but it’s always an experience. It’s the kind of hotel you choose only if you’re planning to spend your entire time on the property. Plenty of things to do, an astonishing level of luxury, and everything is maintained to the highest standards.
We had a minor issue where they misplaced our luggage when we checked in, it got solved, but felt like they are all over the place and multiple people contacted us to solve this issue...
17 December 2025
Excellent service
Modern and very hospitable staff specially the valet manager.
16 December 2025
Exceptional
Everything
16 December 2025
#1 hotel in the world. #1 staff
The most wonderful experience I have ever done.
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15 December 2025
Wonderful experience
Everything
Nothing
14 December 2025
Fabulous
The hotel is superb ! We will visit again in near future.
None, all perfect
11 December 2025
Exceptional
A complete 10/10
11 December 2025
Exceptional
Very 😌
9 December 2025
Perfection, luxury at every level
Absolutely perfect from A to Z!
Nothing
9 December 2025
It was a 7 star out of the world experience: pure luxury and class. Cannot wait to go there again
Everything. My stay was extremely smooth. The room and the view was amazing. The service and the staff were extremely cooperative.
I liked everything
8 December 2025
Very nice but very expensive
Ultra hotel, very elegant and uniqe.
Price is very high, and even some of the services are not included - such as the pool in floor 22 and the SPA
6 December 2025
Exceptional
Amazing service and kind staff
Short stay
4 December 2025
Our Room is super spacious and the view is Breathtaking
Our Room is super spacious and the view is Breathtaking
3 December 2025
Good time will come back
Clean and nice
2 December 2025
Love this hotel
Perfect Interior and exterior, exceptional feeling and great restaurants. Very nice lady at check in. We felt very welcome.
Staff on the pool is poorly available. Not even water is served without asking for it. Poorly clean up. Here’s a lot of space for improvement.
1 December 2025
Great experience but they need to manage relaxing time and partying
It was great. 5 stars
I couldn’t sleep well because at night it was like a night club. Very noisy
27 November 2025
Blown away
Stunning atmosphere, restaurants and pools and amazing staff
To fussy lights in the room
25 November 2025
Best to experience this through restaurants and a visit to the hotel rather than staying here.
We came for the buzz about this place. The restaurants and other facilties were great here.
The stay experience, the room were not great. Seen better at lower prices elsewhere in Dubai.
25 November 2025
Exquisite
Everything
Is exceptional, best hotel, best staff, best services, i cannot complain a out literally nothing
25 November 2025
The rest, outstanding
I was surprised by the poor selection of fruit at breakfast.
25 November 2025
A beautiful hotel with room for improvement in service organisation.
Amazing hotel with great facilities. We had a wonderful holiday.
A few things could be improved. The check-in process was very slow — it took around 45 minutes to reach our room. There were many repeated questions, some of our booking details were lost, and the staff often forgot our requests. Everyone was very polite, but not always responsive: they would promise to follow up, but nothing happened.
24 November 2025
Very good
The hotel was so chic and clean and beautifully decorated. The fitness centre was exceptional and the breakfast buffet was excellent. The outdoor areas were breathtaking and the staff were friendly. Our room with the sea view exceeded our expectations so as a whole, we had a lovely time during our stay. The vibe and energy of the hotel is WOW. Such luxury and great energy in general and staff walking around the hotel were always happy to help. My husband and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary there so the staff at the hotel and restaurants were kind enough to offer us little gestures as a congratulations - that was really nice of them.
A few things come to mind: 1. For a 5 star hotel, I was disappointed to see the staff dressed poorly. Their uniforms don’t match the price point of the hotel. The look and feel of their uniforms should be a lot more luxurious and each person’s outfit should fit them very well. This applies to the hotel staff and to the restaurant staff too. There should be guidelines on how the hair and makeup should be done and which shoes should be worn and how clean the shoes must remain. It was disappointing looking at the staff with worn out uniforms and dirty shoes. 2. Being a hotel guest and paying so much per night should come with its advantages. Meaning there should be an easier way to get sun beds or restaurant reservations without stress or being put on a waiting list. Also, I understand that the restaurants are mostly independent and not part of the hotel, but it would be great as a hotel guest to get a 20-25% discount on all dining experiences, especially that we’re paying a lot to stay there. 3. The service at the Nobu pool was not really impressive. Service was slow and the staff weren’t as “on it” as they should be. Again, if this was a regular hotel, I wouldn’t have much to say. But being a massive, ultra luxurious hotel, I would expect a little more. In general the service was FINE and some of the staff members were great but it could be better.
23 November 2025
relax and enjoy
if you like luxury, friendly staff, excellent service... then it is the place to be...
23 November 2025
A Beautiful Hotel with Great Potential
I have stayed here several times, and it remains one of the most striking and beautiful hotels in Dubai. The property definitely has a wow-effect, with plenty of F&B options that I recommend everyone to try and form their own opinion. The rooms are excellent, the atmosphere is impressive, and overall it’s a solid, high-quality hotel. I will keep returning — the hotel has huge potential and can certainly become even better. It is definitely a place I can confidently recommend to guests
These are not complaints, more like areas for improvement. The check-in and check-out process has become noticeably disorganized compared to my previous stays. Sometimes there are only 1–2 staff members at the desk, and then suddenly 5–6 appear — with no clear coordination. With many guests arriving, it’s unclear which queue you should join or which counter you should approach. The same happened during check-out: I waited around 10 minutes with only one staff member available, and during that time more guests lined up behind me. The overall flow feels unmanaged, with too many counters and no clear queue structure, which creates confusion during busy periods. The service has also become slightly weaker compared to my previous stays — this is subjective, but it feels as if the team is a bit tired and operating on autopilot. Everyone is polite, yet there is no real sense of welcome or proactive hospitality. The hotel seems to be running at full occupancy, and there isn’t a feeling of strong managerial presence coordinating guest flow. This shows up in small moments: for example, at breakfast the host may offer water, but then no one follows up for quite some time, and you need to actively approach staff yourself. Overall, everything is fine, but the level of attention and organization feels noticeably lower than before. During peak occupancy the hotel feels extremely crowded, and it creates the impression that in all bars and restaurants there is no priority for in-house guests. In many other hotels, guests staying on property receive at least some reservation preference or shorter waiting times. Here, even as a hotel guest, both bars had over an hour of waiting time just to get a table, with no visible system to accommodate in-house guests first. The WhatsApp concierge service is also inconsistent: sometimes replies are quick, but in other cases—like when I asked to check if a table in the bar had become available—there was no follow-up at all.
19 November 2025
Exceptional
Everything was perfect 🤩
16 November 2025
Exceptional
Will see you again in December
Cold water in the shower not properly working
14 November 2025
Exceptional
Hotel is great!!! We have family suite with access to royal lounge- the room, food, facilities, territory are gorgeous. The pool area is also fantastic. But the most memorable was the people we met there. First of all we would like to pass our biggest appreciation to Cristy Olarte and Ahmed Monus from Royal Lounge for taking care about us all the stay. You, guys, made our stay unforgettable!!!!❤️❤️❤️Also the biggest hug and appreciation we would like to pass to Mr. Yossuf (team leader of Gastronomy Restaurant) for your kindness, the highest level of hospitality and respect🙏🙏🙏. Every single time when we come to the restaurant we ask to sit the table under the responsibility of this wonderful and very professional person! For sure we will come back to this wonderful place next time!
11 November 2025
Just incredible
Absolutely everything
Everything was perfect
11 November 2025
Exceptional
The room was overpriced but service on the top
10 November 2025
Amazing as usual
Thanks a lot, Bella and Bobo, you guys are the best,
The Element staff behaving rude and unprofessional
7 November 2025
Fabulous
Breakfast was amazing.
Cloud22 wasn't included.
6 November 2025
Fairytale ✨
Its uniqueness ✨
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6 November 2025
Very good
Its os beautiful. Lots of freebies in the room
Checkin process
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Tennis court (additional charge)
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Fishing (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi (additional charge)
- - Bowling (additional charge)
- - Hammam (additional charge)
- - Diving (additional charge)
- - Snorkelling (additional charge)
- - Private beach area
- - Entertainment staff
- - Water sport facilities on site (additional charge)
- - Kids' club
- - Beachfront
- - Evening entertainment (additional charge)
- - Water park (additional charge)
- - Tennis equipment (additional charge)
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Hair cut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Light therapy
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Foot bath
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Massage chair
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Beach
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Picnic area
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Indoor play area
- - Kids' outdoor play equipment
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Pool and wellness
- - Water slide
- - Rooftop pool
- - Infinity pool
- - Pool with view
- - Plunge pool
- - Pool bar
- - Shallow end
- - Pool cover
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Kids' pool
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available

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9 January 2026
Exceptional