What it is

An expansive 387-room waterfront retreat with over the top amenities (such as a water park and private beach), an indoor/outdoor spa, eight restaurants, and a turtle lagoon.

What it isn't

Parched. Venice-like, clear-water canals wend throughout the property and those of its sister Jumeirah resorts (and yes, you can hop aboard an abra wooden boat to explore.)

What we think

It’s not easy to capture the centuries-old delights of Dubai in a modern way, but Jumeirah Al Naseem has done it. Guest rooms feature billowing overhead draperies, glass lanterns and rich jewel-toned Arabian accessories that call to mind a Sultan’s palace. We recommend booking a suite or penthouse to be treated to all manner of luxuries, including gratis transfers from Dubai International Airport and access to the Orchid Club Lounge where full breakfasts, afternoon tea and sundowners await. Of course, every room choice feels pampering here…thanks to perks for guests like the 1.2 mile stretch of private beach, comped entry at Wild Wadi Waterpark where a whopping 17 waterslides await, and five swimming pools—each more beautiful than the last (and speaking of perks: one pool is adults-only).

You're here because

The on-site kids club offers activities ranging from cotton ball relays to monkey-themed arts and crafts sessions.

The Moment

You’ve always loved a speakeasy. So the newly opened Blind Tiger, hidden away near the turtle lagoon with mirrored ceilings, hand-painted clouds, and Art Deco-inspired details, might just be your favorite watering hole in the UAE…and that’s not just the mocktail talking.

Restaurants & Bars

Rockfish - Beachfront dining with fresh seafood, sublime signature dishes and stunning sunsets

Kalsa Pool Bar - Cool off poolside with refreshing drinks and delicious light bites

Sugarmash - Polynesian dishes and cool drinks served in a relaxed poolside setting

Kayto - A space of effortless cool. Powerful. Dramatic. Exceptional.

Al Mandhar - Now open for reservations. Sweet and savoury delicacies, afternoon tea and intimate catch-ups in comfortable surroundings

Summersalt - A unique beach club experience with original fusion cuisine and expert mixology.

The Palmery - All-day dining with open terraces and views over Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

Location

Directly on the Persian Gulf, with private insider tours of its neighbor at sunset: 920-foot-high Burj Al Arab.