Atlantis The Palm Jumeirah: Your Complete Guide to Dubai's Ultimate Luxury Resort Experience

• Atlantis The Palm is Dubai's iconic luxury resort on Palm Jumeirah, featuring underwater suites, world-class dining, and marine experiences.
• The resort houses over 65,000 marine animals across Lost Chambers Aquarium and Dolphin Bay, plus the Middle East's largest waterpark.
• Guests can choose from 1,548 rooms, including the famous Neptune and Poseidon underwater suites with floor-to-ceiling aquarium views.
• Activities range from swimming with dolphins and sea lions to thrilling waterpark rides and fine dining at celebrity chef restaurants.
• Best visited October through April for optimal weather, with advance booking essential for underwater suites and signature experiences.

The Palm Jumeirah resort is the landmark hotel of the popular Atlantis brand and one of the biggest resorts in the Middle East. Atlantis is an integration of marine life, entertainment and luxury accommodation under one roof. 

Its architectural design is influenced by the mythological lost city of Atlantis and a combination of Arabian-style design elements. The resort has a distinctive location on Palm Jumeirah, the most famous man-made island in the world, which offers unmatched views of the Arabian Gulf and the glittering Dubai skyline.

Standard Rooms and Suites

• Choose from 1,548 rooms across Imperial Club, Ocean, and Palm Towers.
• Each room reflects the resort's oceanic theme and offers views of the Arabian Sea or Palm Jumeirah.
• Imperial Club guests enjoy exclusive access to lounges, private beaches, and butler services.

The Famous Underwater Suites

• The Neptune and Poseidon suites offer floor-to-ceiling aquarium views of the Ambassador Lagoon.
• These 3-level luxury spaces include private elevators, 24-hour butlers, and a surreal “sleeping with sharks” experience.

Atlantis The Palm boasts some of the best restaurants in Palm Jumeirah, including several celebrity chef restaurants and beachside cafes.

Ossiano: Underwater Fine Dining

Ossiano is the flagship restaurant of the resort, which provides a modern European cuisine, served in a dramatic underwater atmosphere. Dinners surrounded by the mesmerising marine life observed through the floor-to-ceiling aquarium windows create a beautiful environment. The restaurant is Michelin-recommended and serves seasonal tasting menus.

Celebrity Chef Restaurants

The resort features establishments by renowned chefs and each restaurant maintains its chef’s signature cuisine. These restaurants incorporate local ingredients and Middle Eastern influences that attract international travellers and Dubai residents.

Lost Chambers Aquarium: Home to 65,000+ Sea Creatures

The Lost Chambers Aquarium is a maze-like aquarium located within Atlantis The Palm, with more than 20 different exhibits and 65,000 marine animals. Its chambers are interlinked that allowing visitors to explore freely at their own pace. Each chamber presents a unique view on marine life. It features the Ambassador Lagoon as its centrepiece, which holds 11 million litres of seawater and contains the largest marine species at the resort. 

Dolphin Bay: Swim with Dolphins in Dubai

Dolphin Bay is a lagoon system that is exclusively made to cater the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins. The facility has a wide range of interaction programs, including shallow-water encounters accessible to all ages, to deeper-water swimming experiences for professional swimmers.

Aquaventure Waterpark is considered one of the world's largest waterparks, spanning across 22.5 hectares and featuring over 105 slides. The waterpark accommodates thrill-seekers alongside family-friendly attractions and dedicated children's areas.

Thrill Rides and Slides

The famous rides are the "Leap of Faith”, through a clear tunnel surrounded by sharks and rays. For those seeking extreme thrills, the "Blackout" ride offers a completely dark sliding experience.

Family-Friendly Attractions

The park includes water coasters like "Shark Attack”, group rides like "Zoomerango" which allows families to float together and a children’s playing area called "Splashers.

The resort’s beach spans 1.4 Kilometres of the Arabian Gulf with pure sand and gentle waves. The beach offers both active and relaxation opportunities and includes water sport activities and beachside massage facilities.

The resort has various swimming pools, like the adult-only pool and family pools, alongside the underwater suite pools that lead directly to the lagoon.

• Shop luxury brands or pick up themed souvenirs.
• Don't miss the world-famous gold ATM, buy gold coins and bars as souvenirs or an investment.
• Explore Atlantis Kids Club, gaming zones, and in-house entertainment options for all ages.

Pricing and Packages

• Standard rooms: Rs. 18,800–47,000 (AED 800–2,000) per night.
• Underwater suites: Start at Rs. 1,88,000 (AED 8,000) per night.

Booking Tips and Reservations

The booking of the underwater suites must be made 3-6 months before, especially in the peak season of November to March. Activities such as dolphin visits are quite popular, and so it is good to make reservations for these activities together with hotels to be sure of the space.

Atlantis The Palm is located in Palm Jumeirah, about a 30-minute drive away from Dubai International Airport and 15 minutes from Dubai Marina. The resort offers diverse transport facilities such as personal transfers, helicopter arrival and access to the Dubai public transport system.

Palm Jumeirah monorail links the resort to the Dubai Metro system, taking passengers on a scenic tour along the palm trunk. Taxi car services and ride-sharing also provide direct access to the resort.

October to April is ideal for enjoying beach life and outdoor fun.

• Avg. temperature: 25–30°C, with pleasant breezes.

May to September is hotter and more humid.

• Great for indoor experiences, discounted packages, and fewer crowds.

Atlantis The Palm Jumeirah offers incredible experiences with the blend of luxury accommodation, opportunities to explore marine life and world-class facilities. The resort manages to create a fully immersive experience that allows visitors to forget about real life and live in the world of fantasy. Book your Dubai Tour Package or Dubai Honeymoon Package and add your favourite signature room for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.