COUPLE’S HOLIDAY IN DUBAI

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Couple’s Holiday in Dubai: Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort

A Secluded Paradise for Romance

Nestled on the eastern crescent of Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah, Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort offers couples a perfect blend of Thai-inspired serenity and Arabian luxury. With 400 meters of private beach, shimmering lagoons, and the UAE’s only overwater villas, this resort is a dream escape for lovebirds seeking both adventure and relaxation.

Why Couples Love It

  • Overwater Villas: The only ones in the UAE, featuring glass-floor panels to spot marine life and private sundecks for sunset dips.
  • Private Beach: Secluded golden sands with Bali-style cabanas and candlelit dinners under the stars.
  • Dining by Design: Custom romantic meals on your villa deck, a private jetty, or the beach.
  • Anantara Spa: Couples’ treatments like the Turkish hammam or CBD-infused therapies for ultimate relaxation.
  • Infinity Pools: Three lagoon pools and a 50m main pool with panoramic Gulf views.

Signature Experiences for Two

1. Ultimate Privacy

Book a One-Bedroom Overwater Villa (106 sqm) with an oversized soaking tub overlooking the sea, or a Beach Pool Villa (85 sqm) featuring a private infinity pool steps from the shore.

2. Adventure & Relaxation

  • Longtail Boat Rides: Sail around the Palm at sunset.
  • Water Sports: Try paddleboarding or a private yacht charter to Lulu Island.
  • Thai Cooking Classes: Bond over a Spice Spoons culinary workshop.

3. Dining Highlights

  • Mekong: Asian fusion in rickshaw-style seating.
  • The Beach House: Mediterranean seafood with shisha under the stars.
  • Lotus Lounge: Sunset cocktails with panoramic views.

Practical Tips for Couples

  • Best Time to Visit: November–March for cooler weather and events like the Dubai Shopping Festival.
  • Getting There: 45-minute drive from Dubai Airport; private transfers available.
  • Pack Light: Resort credit (up to AED 250) for spa or dining when booking directly.

Pro Tip: Upgrade to a lagoon-access room for sunrise swims right from your terrace.

Your Incredible Journey includes

  1. 5 nights half board
  2. Flight

Notes

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The first over-water villas in the UAE
  • Three swimming lagoons with direct access
  • Luxurious beach pool villas right with direct beach access
  • Signature Asian restaurant Mekong
  • Six award-winning dining restaurants
  • Bespoke Wellness programmes at Anantara Spa

Guest Reviews

9.5 Exceptional Based on 142 reviews
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Our overwater villa had glass floor panels - watching stingrays swim beneath us while having breakfast was surreal
9.9/10 Mar 2024
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The kids were obsessed with the resort's falconry experience - holding a UAE national bird was unforgettable
9.3/10 Dec 2023
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The Thai spa's signature massage using warm herbal compresses erased my jetlag completely
9.7/10 Jan 2024

Resort Features

Pools

  • Overwater infinity pool
  • Family lagoon pool
  • Adults-only serenity pool

Dining

  • Beachfront seafood grill
  • Thai restaurant with overwater dining
  • Palm-view rooftop lounge

Rooms

  • Overwater Villa
  • Beachfront Suite
  • Royal Lagoon Access Room

Accommodation

Overwater Villa

9.8/10
Highlight: Private water terrace with ladder access to sea
Unique Feature: 24/7 butler service

Beachfront Suite

9.2/10
Highlight: Direct sand access from patio
Unique Feature: Complimentary sunset dhow cruise

Royal Lagoon Access

9.5/10
Highlight: Swipe-card entry to exclusive lagoon area
Unique Feature: Free daily water sports (30min)

Best Time to Visit

  • Winter: Perfect pool temperatures (Nov-Mar)
  • Spring: Dubai Food Festival packages
  • Summer: Value rates with complimentary upgrades
  • Autumn: Ideal for Expo City Dubai visits

Pros & Cons

Advantages

  • ✓ Uninterrupted views of Dubai skyline
  • ✓ Genuine Thai hospitality (flagship Anantara service)
  • ✓ Free water taxi to mainland
  • ✓ Private beach with Bali-style daybeds
  • ✓ In-room check-in for villa guests

Things to Note

  • ✗ Limited shade at peak afternoon sun
  • ✗ Palm Jumeirah traffic during rush hours
  • ✗ Strong winds occasionally affect water sports

Awards & Recognition

🏆 World Travel Awards - Middle East's Leading Villa Resort 2023 🏆 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List 🏆 Haute Grandeur Global Awards - Best Luxury Island Resort

Sustainability

  • ♻️ Coral reef regeneration program
  • ♻️ Solar-powered water villas
  • ♻️ No single-use plastics policy

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