Dubai, UAE
One&Only The Palm: Palm Jumeirah West Crescent boutique palace with STAY by Yannick Alléno, 850m² pool, and Guerlain Spa
Reigning with intimate Andalusian and Moorish architectural nobility at the very tip of the exclusive West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (framing the glittering Dubai Marina skyline, just 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport), One&Only The Palm opened in 2010 as Dubai’s premier ultra-luxury boutique island grand palace. Surrounded by manicured gardens, secluded fountains, and a pristine private white-sand beach, the 90-room luxury haven is Dubai’s most exclusive low-rise beachfront sanctuary. Featuring the world-renowned Two-Michelin-Starred French dining institution STAY by master chef Yannick Alléno, the overwater lounge 101 Dining Lounge & Marina, an extraordinary 850-square-metre heated outdoor freshwater swimming pool lined with private daybeds, private beachfront pool villas, and the only Guerlain Spa in the UAE, this property is Dubai’s ultimate luxury grand palace.
Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished Palm Jumeirah glamour and Arabian Gulf splendour: dedicated Personal Butlers greet guests along the secluded West Crescent driveway with chilled orange-blossom scented towels before entering the Andalusian marble lobby with hand-carved plasterwork, Moorish reflection pools, and chilled hibiscus iced tea with warm almond pastries. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Dubai yachting, marine, and culinary pursuits: boarding the resort’s private water limousine from the private marina to cruise across to One&Only Royal Mirage or Dubai Marina (steps away), stepping onto the private white-sand beach to swim in calm turquoise waters (steps away), private chartered motor yacht cruises around Palm Jumeirah (steps away), swimming in the colossal 850m² central pool or your private villa pool, indulging in royal orchid therapies at the Guerlain Spa, sipping cocktails at overwater 101 Dining Lounge, and reserving dinner at Two-Star Michelin STAY by Yannick Alléno.
Palace living balances active Arabian yachting with serene boutique wellness: The Guerlain Spa features 9 private luxury treatment suites, private outdoor courtyards, plunge pools, and therapies utilizing Guerlain’s Orchidée Impériale and Abeille Royale skincare. Dining is an extraordinary French-Mediterranean-seafood culinary summit: Two-Star Michelin French gastronomy at STAY by Yannick Alléno (featuring langoustine tart, milk-fed veal, and the iconic Pastry Library), seafood over the water at 101 Dining Lounge, Moorish dishes at ZEST, and in-villa royal dining.
Accommodations comprise 90 rooms, luxury executive suites, and 4 standalone beachfront private pool villas styled in Moorish-Andalusian palettes, custom woodwork, and expansive private furnished terraces framing the Arabian Gulf or Dubai Marina skyline ranging from 65 to 325 square metres. Each residence features dedicated 24-hour personal butler service, plush king beds with custom linens, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs, embedded TV mirrors, and custom amenities.
Boutique purists, food connoisseurs, and luxury travelers seeking Palm Jumeirah West Crescent seclusion, Yannick Alléno Two-Star dining, and Guerlain Spa in Dubai should book One&Only The Palm without hesitation. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 5,400 reviews and a 4.9 out of 5 on Google across 7,200 reviews.
First day
- Arrive on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, meet your personal butler, and check in.
- Check into your Beach Suite, plunge into your private pool, and visit the 850m² pool.
- Dine at STAY.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 9.6k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
One&Only The Palm Location & World-Class Facilities
Guests revere the spectacular setting, world-class dining, pools, and staff.
Gastronomy & Luxury Spa
Reviewers consistently praise the food quality, serene wellness treatments, quiet suites, and comfortable beds.
Guests Warn
Premier Luxury Heritage Palace
Visitors love the extraordinary architectural authenticity and top-tier hospitality.
Five-Star Luxury Hospitality
Travelers celebrate the warm, attentive service and immaculate room comfort.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Palm Jumeirah West Crescent & Private Peninsula Landmark
Palm Jumeirah Dubai UAE
STAY by Yannick Alléno Two-Michelin-Star French Gastronomy Landmark
MICHELIN Guide
Private Beachfront Pool Villas & Guerlain Spa Sanctuary
Forbes Travel Guide
In the stay
- Dedicated 24-hour butler service, water limousine transfers, access to 850m² pool, and 24h gym
- Full cooked-to-order gourmet French, Middle Eastern, and continental breakfast buffet daily at ZEST
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the resort and 24-hour dedicated concierge assistance
Usually extra
- –STAY multi-course Two-Star Michelin tasting dinners by Yannick Alléno and wine pairings
- –Guerlain Spa customized orchid therapies and private massage sessions
- –Private chauffeured airport transfers from Dubai (DXB) and private yacht charters
Good to Know
- The luxury hotel property sits in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Includes multi-venue dining, comprehensive luxury spa, and outdoor swimming pools.
- Located in Dubai, providing world-class luxury service and amenities.
Editor's Note
Book a Beachfront Villa with a private temperature-controlled swimming pool and direct steps to the sand, and experience the Two-Michelin-Star tasting menu and Pastry Library at STAY by Yannick Alléno.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026