Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Dubai, Dubai

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Dubai - A luxury resort on Palm Jumeirah with Ottoman-inspired spa, private beach, and multiple dining venues

This five-star luxury resort occupies the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, featuring 405 Ottoman-themed rooms with parquet floors, private balconies, flat-screen TVs, and marble bathrooms with separate tubs and showers. Jumeirah Zabeel Saray houses 9 restaurants including Amala for Indian cuisine, Al Nafoorah for Lebanese dishes, and Plaj overlooking the Arabian Gulf. The property includes a 86111.5 ft² Talise Ottoman Spa with 42 treatment rooms, Turkish hammam, thalassotherapy pools, and snow rooms, plus a fitness center, tennis courts, large outdoor pool, and private beach with water sports. Located 2.5 miles from Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark and 1.5 miles from Bluewaters, the resort offers Sinbad's Kids Club with two pools, 24-hour room service, and complimentary Wi-Fi. A continental breakfast is served each morning at Imperium restaurant with crystal chandeliers and neoclassical columns.

Pros

The 86111.5 ft² Talise Ottoman Spa features the Middle East's largest Turkish bath with 42 treatment rooms

Private beach with water sports including scuba diving, water skiing, and parasailing

Nine onsite restaurants serving international cuisines including Indian, Lebanese, and Mediterranean

Sinbad's Kids Club provides two pools and supervised activities for children

Royal Residences include 24-hour butler service and private lagoon pool access

Cons

The West Crescent location requires transportation to reach most Dubai attractions

Some rooms face the access road that runs along the crescent rather than ocean views