One&Only Royal Mirage Hotel, Dubai
The One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai is an expansive, regal sanctuary that feels less like a hotel and more like a collection of traditional Arabian palaces. Opened in 1999, the resort is split into three distinct environments—The Palace, Arabian Court, and the Residence & Spa—all set within 65 acres of lush, manicured gardens along a kilometer of private coastline.
The architecture is a masterclass in tribute to regional heritage, featuring intricate Moorish arches, hand-painted domes, and decorative mosaic tilework. Interior spaces are finished with fine materials, including rich Crema Marfil and Rojo Alicante marbles. The entire layout is designed to mirror an ancient desert oasis, complete with meandering water features, torchlit pathways, and serene, secluded courtyards.
A standout feature is the resort’s dedicated focus on traditional wellness. It houses an authentic Oriental Hammam, where guests can experience ancient steam-based cleansing rituals that are deeply rooted in Middle Eastern culture. This, paired with the resort’s commitment to old-world hospitality, creates a distinct atmosphere of quiet opulence.
The location is exceptionally convenient for those who want to balance relaxation with exploration. It sits at the entrance of the Palm Jumeirah, providing quick access to major landmarks like the Dubai Marina, the Emirates Golf Club, and the vibrant “The Walk” at Jumeirah Beach Residence. Whether you are looking to skydive over the Palm or visit nearby high-end malls, the resort serves as a perfect, tranquil base.
Expert reviews
“Guests at The Royal Mirage have included Michael Jackson and David Beckham, who’ve slept within the Arabian architecture, immaculately cultivated palm tree gardens and probably lounged on the crisp white beachside cabanas.”
“The most romantic resort in Dubai, this hotel has four different hotels to choose from; while they differ in appearance and amenities, they are all tranquil, private, and spacious.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Dubai.
“One&Only Royal Mirage resembles an Arabian palace. Nestled among 65 acres of palm-tree-filled gardens and sparkling pools, the Jumeirah Beach resort enchants with touches like ornamental arches and Moroccan lanterns.”
“The One&Only Royal Mirage is a romantic beachfront resort made up of three properties – the regal Arabian Court, the Moorish-style Palace and the intimate Residence & Spa. Guests can expect sea-facing rooms, abundant gardens, a lavish spa and some of the city’s best restaurants.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Swimming pool
- Boutique style
- Top location
- Excellent Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
28 April 2026
Exceptional
Its good but the service from the room is a
28 April 2026
Exceptional
The hospitality the greetings and everything was really fun ayman and safe are amazing thank you so much
27 April 2026
Definitely would stay there again , actually planning a trip next month
Everything was perfect
All was great
24 April 2026
An exceptional stay, outstanding value and flawless hospitality.
We stayed in March during the period of regional tension with Iran, which made this a rather unique experience. The rates were exceptionally low, the resort felt pleasantly uncrowded, and the service was outstanding. The staff were genuinely warm and attentive, restaurants were easily accessible with no wait, and the overall atmosphere was calm and relaxed. The rooms are beautifully designed, a refined Arabic style with a modern touch, and the grounds are simply stunning. It is probably not a typical scenario, but for us it was close to perfect, genuinely hard to find any faults.
Nothing significant to mention. Given the circumstances, everything exceeded expectations.
21 April 2026
Exceptional
Nice clean
19 April 2026
Excellent
Service and facilities
Understandably at the moment fewer restaurants were open so much less choice for lunch & dinner
18 April 2026
OUTSTANDING
Perfect location, excellent amenities, very chill and amazing for kids!
17 April 2026
Best resort in Dubai
Fantastic hotel with an incredible management team !
17 April 2026
Fanatic hotel , may be one of the best resorts in Dubai
Ash is an incredible manager who keeps the hotel under the good management . His employees are fantastic as well !
Clean , nice , fantastic management
13 April 2026
Exceptional
the very small details , and food
12 April 2026
Incredible breakfast!
Beautiful hotel, great facilities, awesome staff and amazing breakfast!
The pillows in the room could have been more plump and comfortable.
8 April 2026
Fabulous
Fabulous hotel, wonderful beach, great location.
Room furniture in Arabian Court is slightly outdated.
7 April 2026
Relaxing, perfect and lovely hotel
The staff were incredible with my daughter and so friendly and attentative. The food was amazing and the room was clean and comfortable.
The only thing that I would say I was disappointed with is that I had to call house keeping each day to come and clean the room as it wasn’t done. And this would be at about 3 o’clock.
5 April 2026
Exceptional
Amazing weekend stay, already booked to come back!
Nothing
2 April 2026
Espectacular hotel !!!
Every thing is perfect!!
No
1 April 2026
Pleasant and relaxing
Everything is excellent
30 March 2026
Fantastic hotel, with exceptional service recommend dinner in Eauzone
Room excellent large clean with balcony view of pool & beach, Beach & Pool area very good separate pool for adults, staff polite and extremely helpful, breakfast very good, Dinner at Eauzone was exceptional food delicious, night made perfect with exceptional service from server Min. well done!
All good most happy.
27 March 2026
Peace
Amazing facilities. Very clean. All staff were professional and very kind
25 March 2026
Exceptional
Evrey think
23 March 2026
Absolutely exceptional
Super super
23 March 2026
Lovely room for a beach get away
The room was lovely, service was great and the extra touches like bringing dates and chocolates for Iftar in the room was lovely!
Dinner buffet was average, overpriced beach food and drink menu
23 March 2026
Excellent stay in Dubai, absolute perfect, full points, six stars!
Overall condition of the Hotel was wunderbar!
.... will make me feel bad to stay somewhere else
23 March 2026
Very Good
Great service, Good quality
Wheel chair access at door entrances need to be provided. Trade charge of Aed50 to bring food to the room was not informed to us or in the In room dining card.
22 March 2026
Excellent
Architect , ambiance , rooms , food , facilities
N/A
21 March 2026
Great stay, amaizing resort
Everthing
20 March 2026
Spectacular, best hotel ever!
Everything! We don’t think any hotel will ever top this one. From start to finish we were treated like royalty. The staff could not have been more helpful and friendly. Room was amazing and the food was 10 out of 10. As Dubai residents we really appreciated how well we were looked after 🙂
Nothing
18 March 2026
Exceptional
Friendly staff, nice room, quiet beach
17 March 2026
Exceptional
Everything is wonderful. The breakfast, the room service, and the park tickets.
16 March 2026
The best hotel in Dubai, great location, very clean and very attentive staff.
Second visit the the One&Only and we will be coming back again. The staff are attentive, the hotel is clean the suite was well provisioned. We love the feel, the cleanliness and the service. 10/10
Nothing we loved the visit.
16 March 2026
again again and again
I have to say the staff is truly exceptional. Their only guarantee is to create a peaceful environment and ensure completely satisfied guests. The facility is wonderful, especially for families with children. In an uncertain situation in Dubai, and with the discounted prices for UAE residents, I have to say that even though it's just a few steps from home, you feel like you're hundreds of kilometers away. The sea is stunning, the service exceptional, the greenery everywhere, and the children are happy. Seeing the children play was truly wonderful.
nothing
14 March 2026
Wow
Great 👍🏻
Every thing was perfect 🤩
10 March 2026
Wonderful frindly stay with staff that go beyond expectation to ensure a fantastic stay for their guests.
The property is located in the heart of Dubai, between the palm and the city making it perfect for all external trips. The gardens are stunning. The pools were great with a nice variety of quieter and more child frindly options. The staff were superb especially at Olive. Food was great and the rooms very comfortable and clean.
The beach, sadly the marina has ruined the beach front as the property is now surrounded by sky scrapers 360degrees. The sand was nice but eh water dirty with motor oils and pollution.
7 March 2026
pefect
staff was excellent, accommodations wonderful, food superb, super attentive service
4 March 2026
Excellent
Everything
28 February 2026
Great staff and super location
Have stayed there a few times first in 2004 the staff and location and gardens are excellent. Food is very good
Having stayed there 4 times over the last 20 years the rooms have not changed at all and need a gentle upgrade
27 February 2026
Fantastic hotel
Location and not a high rise
Nothing
25 February 2026
Exceptional dreamy experience
The resort is a combination of beautiful architecture, stunning spaces and extreme comfort in a dreamy setting. The staff is lovely, the facilities are great and the experience is unforgettable.
Everything was perfect except a small detail - the lighting in the room is a bit old and needs some maintenance.
24 February 2026
Exceptional
The breakfast and dinner choices were excellent and the service exceeded our expectations. Front of house service was exceptional - they made my Mum and I feel very special - we wanted for nothing. The spa facilities were fabulous - I felt like I floated out after my massage.
Just small things -Milk in fridge for coffee/tea. Small sewing kit as button came off . I live in Dubai and feel sad that the view from the hotel beach is no longer unspoilt
21 February 2026
Fantastic.
Excellent.
20 February 2026
Staff members,comfort,food,peace
Everything
19 February 2026
Exceptional
Amazing as always
18 February 2026
Beyond expectations
Everything. Outstanding breakfast
Nothing
18 February 2026
Great experience
Everything
Quality time
18 February 2026
Fantastic holiday spot for families with a baby!
We arrived very early and were able to check in ahead of schedule, plus we received a room upgrade — amazing! The restaurant staff were friendly, the food was delicious, and I even enjoyed my first really good oat-milk coffee at a 5-star hotel. Overall, a wonderful February vacation — highly recommend!
One downside: we were told the minibar was free except for alcoholic drinks, but we were still charged. I mentioned it at the reception, but it wasn’t resolved, which ended our trip on a slightly awkward note.
16 February 2026
A super nice hotel with everything one can wish for.
What a nice hotel this is! With love and care for detail this hotel has been constructed and maintained. The very friendly and helpfull staff will do about anything to make your stay memorable. The location is perfect, directly at the beach and with the large gardens it really feels like a resort. Being at a large conference for 4 days, this was a place to relax and unwind. Unfortunately the time to enjoy everything was limited. The breakfast is to die for, with its immense diversity and options. We loved it. The rooms are spacious, and very well equipped. The bed is super comfortable and the turn down service is well appreciated. The large bathroom has a bathtub, shower and separate toilet and is as spacious as the room.
Actually nothing. One advice when booking a room: there are two separate buildings in this hotel; the Palace and the Arabian Court. So when booking the Arabian Court rooms, you are in another buidling on the same hotel grounds. It is not an "upgrade"of a room in the same hotel. Both the Palace and the Arabian court have very different athmospheres to it. There both good, but different.
14 February 2026
Fabulous
Excellent hotel clean great range restaurants all team very helpful and
9 February 2026
First time at this hotel and location and I am happy to say that i am blown away! I will definitely
Level of service and the whole hotel itself. Everything x
N/a
9 February 2026
Special experience
It’s a very special place to stay. Everything about it is stunning, the gardens, the restaurants, spa etc. You are made to feel very special, would love to come back.
Nothing at all
8 February 2026
Exceptional
Everything was great. Wish it was an open beach though
The price of drinks in the pool areas are a bit too high
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
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
Activities
- - Tennis court (additional charge)
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Games room
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Table tennis
- - Windsurfing (additional charge)
- - Canoeing (additional charge)
- - Mini golf
- - Private beach area
- - Entertainment staff
- - Nightclub/DJ (additional charge)
- - Water sport facilities on site (additional charge)
- - Kids' club
- - Beachfront
- - Evening entertainment
- - Tennis equipment (additional charge)
- - Badminton equipment
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Haircut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Beach
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Strollers
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Pool and wellness
- - Pool with view
- - Heated pool
- - Pool bar
- - Shallow end
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available

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29 April 2026
Service not as expected