One&Only The Palm

Located on the tip of The Palm’s West Crescent, One&Only The Palm offers guests the chance to escape the bustling city and enter an exclusive island enclave. Complete with its own private marina and accessible by boat or via a scenic drive, this elegant retreat might be minutes from the heart of Dubai, but it feels like a million miles away.

On the top floor of the main Manor House, The Grand Palm Suite commands 250m², allowing guests to luxuriate in the grand master bedroom, separate living and dining areas, private outdoor terrace with dining area and sun lounge plus round-the-clock personal service from a team of expert hosts.   

Those looking for total seclusion and personalised service can book into one of four two-bedroom villas nestled in the lush gardens. Spread across two immaculate levels, each 325m² Villa has a light-filled living space at its centre complete with fully stocked bar, impressive dining area and serviced kitchen. Patios, rooftop terraces and balconies are beautifully dressed with oversized sun loungers, intricately-carved wooden dining furniture, umbrellas to offer shade and temperature controlled plunge pools.  

Cuisine

Providing the perfect culinary accompaniment to One&Only The Palm’s ultra-luxury surroundings, multi-starred chef Yannick Alléno curates the exceptional culinary experience for guests. The journey starts at ZEST, which artfully blends flavours from the Middle East, Asia and the West. Located in a bright space embellished in glass leaf and cut quartz crystals, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the striking swimming pool and sweeping outdoor terrace ­– this is dining on a decidedly decadent level. 

Building on the refined French techniques that won him the highest honours in the culinary world, STAY by Yannick Alléno is fine dining at its most playful. Recently awarded two Michelin stars in the first ever Dubai Michelin guide, the restaurant offers traditional cooking methods married with modern culinary advancements creating a seasonally evolving menu of signature dishes. Ensuring the space matches the soaring quality of the cuisine; the dramatic monochrome dining room with baroque black crystal chandeliers cast a gentle spotlight on Yannick’s witty dishes. Chef De Cuisine Renaud Dutel and Restaurant Manager/Head Sommelier Harry David creating an epicurean experience for guests as the familiar flavours are intensified with the modern techniques, while respecting for cultivating the finest ingredients governs the seasonally changing menu.

Adjacent to the resort’s private marina, 101 Dining Lounge and Marina perches above the Arabian Gulf with an overwater terrace that boasts glittering, panoramic views over the city skyline. Serving a refined Mediterranean menu designed by Chef Yannick Alléno, the concept takes inspiration from the renowned artist Damian Hirst’s exhibition Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable, every aspect, from the intricately designed ‘fish scale’ tableware to an elevated menu of the finest seafood, celebrates the restaurant ocean-side location. 101 Dining Lounge and Marina’s private dining area offers sea views through its futuristic, coral-inspired cocoon. A customisable LED floor creates bespoke vistas underfoot, perfect for adding a personal touch for your next soiree.

A favourite with afternoon tea fans, The Lounge is a comforting hideaway for light snacks and refreshments in the Manor House, while 24-hour in-room dining provides guests with the ultimate

excuse to hibernate in the beautiful guest rooms and suites. For those wanting to stretch their palates, a quick boat transfer from the resort’s private jetty takes diners to sister property One&Only Royal Mirage where eight exceptional restaurants await.

Wellness at One&Only The Palm

Spanning 2,400m², the ethereal Guerlain Spa is accessed via a breath-taking Moorish courtyard with garden terrace, central pool and carved walkways transporting guests to a sanctuary of complete calm. The Parisian beauty house that was founded in 1828 designed three bespoke treatments exclusive to One&Only The Palm guests – combining centuries of expertise in the quest for beautiful skin with sheer indulgence. 

The only Guerlain Spa in the United Arab Emirates features luxurious treatment suites, a relaxation room, private swimming pool and inviting lounge. A secluded, self-contained couples’ suite complete with hammam facilities, includes a double scrub room and shower, private steam room, two separate soaking baths as well as a private lounge area. The Spa’s sumptuous reception is fully stocked with Guerlain cosmetics and perfumes, giving guests the opportunity to purchase a comprehensive array of products to continue their pampering ritual at home. 

Located across the tranquil internal courtyard, a dedicated Beauty Salon boasts the talents of France’s ‘foot virtuoso’ at the Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez and innovative Zouari Hair Salon by hair stylist Alexandre Zouari.

Finally, the 120m² Fitness Centre features cutting-edge Technogym equipment including the latest Kinesis training stations for those wanting to experience a new frontier in fitness. Bespoke workouts and tailored programmes are available with expert personal trainers. An 18-metre, three-lane outdoor temperature-controlled pool comes with a secluded relaxation area only accessible to adults and Heat Experience Suite with sauna and steam room.