Hotels: 5 Star

JA Palm Tree Court + Spa – Dubai

Prices from £74 HB / £109 AI / Kids free

Dedicated to an exceptional standard of family-friendly travel, this Dubai beach front family hotel is part of the award-winning JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort. Just steps from the sea, 208 spacious low-rise 1- and 2-bedroom suites as well as junior suites with private balconies or terraces overlook the beautiful gardens.

In addition to the palm-lined beach, spa and four swimming pools, there are several restaurants, excellent sporting facilities and children’s entertainment clubs just waiting to be explored. The family beach resort’s most exclusive suites with personalised luxury benefits can be found in The Residence.

The warmth of the distinctive architecture and decoration in the lobby is matched by the warmth of the greeting you will receive at the reception before you are taken by chauffeur-driven caddy to your spacious suite or junior suite. Each beautifully appointed suite or junior suite in this relaxed, luxurious beach resort has a large dine out balcony or private terrace.

The suites also include tea and coffee making facilities, a mini bar, a personal safe and satellite television. The beautiful bathrooms add to the whole experience as they offer separate showers, designer baths and his and her vanity units.

The Jumeirah Zabeel Saray – Dubai

Prices from £94 HB
Kids free / Wild Wadi Access Included!

Inspired by the imperial palaces of the Ottoman era, The Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is a 5-star luxury hotel that does absolutely everything in superb style. Taking 45 Turkish interior designers to complete the resort it certainly earns its reputation as the most luxurious hotel on the Palm.

From its exclusive location on the west crescent of the Palm Jumeirah to the truly spectacular lobby entrance, every detail inspires awe and delight. There are several delicious dining options to choose from as well as a plenty of activities for children.

You can enjoy a wide variety of treatments at the Talise Ottoman Spa, which features the Middle East’s largest Turkish bath. Free access is provided to Wild Wadi Water Park via a shuttle bus.

Atlantis Palm – Dubai

Prices from £119 HB

This lavish marine-themed resort combines the height of luxury with incredible, unique attractions that will keep you and the kids in awe from the first to the last day of your holiday. The huge Ambassador Lagoon contains over 65,000 fish and marine life, including schools of shark, manta ray and battalions of brightly coloured fish. View the astonishing mystical relics and ruins of the ancient city of Atlantis, through which these diverse sea creatures roam. Wander through tunnels, recreating the ancient streets of Atlantis. Enjoy the fantastic thrill rides, water cascades, slides and river-ride action of the region's biggest new water park, Aquaventure. After these thrills and spills.

Enjoy dinner in one of the 16 restaurants and bars (which includes the region's first NOBU and four celebrity chefs) or relax in the pampering Atlantis Spa, which has an impressive 27 treatment rooms, as well as state-of-the-art fitness centre where you can re-centre your Zen with a yoga session. If it's your wardrobe that needs re-balancing, head to The Avenues, which has over 25 boutiques. If you still have energy, visit the exclusive nightclub, Sanctuary, which has a chilled terrace on which to enjoy the cool desert nights.

Madinat Mina Al Salam – Dubai

Prices from £116 HB / Kids Free

The gateway property to Madinat Jumeirah, The Arabian Resort - Dubai. Opened in September 2003, this low rise, 292 rooms and suites grand boutique hotel is designed in the authentic style of 'old Arabia'. It is built alongside an enchanting harbour - around which much of the hotel experience is based. All rooms and suites have views of the sea and enjoy individual balconies. All restaurants, bars and lounges have extensive terraces which overlook the harbour and adjacent beach.

Three superb restaurants and five bars and lounges, Beautifully appointed in traditional Arabic style, Intricately detailed using Middle Eastern themes, Private balconies in all rooms with sea facing aspects, Richly decorated using original artworks and Large lounge areas with access to outdoor terraces. With every detail meticulously researched, all 292 rooms and suites enjoy a private balcony with breathtaking views across the clear waters of the Arabian Gulf. At a minimum of 50 sq. mts, each guest room provides a sanctuary of comfort where locally inspired designs and the finest fabrics ensure a truly authentic experience.