One of our top picks in Dubai. On the iconic Palm Jumeirah, Sofitel Dubai Palm Apartments is a Polynesian Island feel resort. It features free Wi-Fi, 8 restaurants, 7 bars and a nightclub. It also has a private beach, 11 pools and Amura kid’s club.

All 182 serviced apartments at Sofitel overlook the sea, the palm or the resort. Each one includes a flat-screen TV, a kitchenette and coffee and tea amenities. It also has a washing machine and a Bose station.

Guests can savor the various cuisines at Sofitel from International, French to Asian and Italian delicacies. Porter House serves succulent steaks and grills and Maui Beach serves cocktails by the beachside.

The So Spa offers 28 treatments rooms, seawater pool, sauna and French beauty treatments including massages. The So Fit is a high-tech gym equipped with the state of the art cardio machines. For adventurous activities, guests have access to a boat jetty and a tennis court.

The Atlantis Aqua venture Aquapark is just under half a kilometer from Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa. Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall are a 20-minute drive away. Dubai International Airport is a 35-minute drive from the property.

Palm Jumeirah is a great choice for travelers interested in relaxation, beaches and food.