Ritz-Carlton Dubai

Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah


When this timelessly elegant Mediterranean villa-style resort first opened in 1998, Dubai Marina was still the middle of nowhere. Now it's dwarfed by high-rises, but the mature gardens and tall palms create a visual berm. Rooms and suites are carpeted, dressed in pastel shades and accented with arabesque design features. All have a terrace or patio.

The hotel spa is a real draw for some with its 12 private treatment rooms (several with their own terraces), plus traditional hammam, lap and plunge pools and state-of-the-art fitness centre.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah attractions

1. The Walk at JBR

0.13 MILES

In a city of air-conditioned malls, this attractive outdoor shopping and dining promenade was an immediate hit when it opened in 2008, originally to meet…

2. Pier 7

0.46 MILES

Linked to the Dubai Marina Mall via a glass-encased walkway, this circular tower gets its name from the seven restaurants – from Asian to international –…

3. Cayan Tower

0.55 MILES

Stretching skyward for 307m, it may not be the tallest residential tower in the Dubai Marina, but it's certainly a building with twist: a 90-degree spiral…

4. JBR Beach

0.57 MILES

This clean, wonderful playground has plenty of facilities, including showers, toilets and changing rooms housed in distinctive panelled pods. Kids can…

5. The Beach at JBR

0.63 MILES

Paralleling the beachfront for about 1km, The Beach at JBR is an open-plan cluster of low-lying, urban-style buildings wrapped around breezy plazas…

6. Marina Walk

0.65 MILES

Enjoy a delightful stroll along this tree-flanked promenade with its dancing fountains, terraced restaurants and cool cafes. Too hot? Head for the nearby…

7. Club Mina

0.87 MILES

Set along 500m of private beach, this club is a family favourite thanks to its five pools (including a shaded one for kids), a children's club and a water…

8. Fairmont The Palm Beach Club

1.83 MILES

Views of the mainland skyline are one of the most memorable aspects of a day at this family-orientated club at the swish Fairmont Hotel. Parents get to…