Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort

Set in lush landscaped gardens, these 47sq m rooms are decked out in dark wood and crisp linens. They have a king-size or twin beds, with space for an extra bed or cot on request. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private balcony above the lagoon pools. The ensuite bathroom has a bath tub and a walk-in rainfall shower. There’s also free WiFi, a flatscreen TV, iPod dock, bathrobes and slippers, a minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and Pure Alchemy toiletries.

Located on the second floor in lush landscaped gardens, these 52sq m rooms are decorated in a neutral palette, with dark polished wood flooring. There’s a king-size or twin beds and a comfortable day-bed, which can sleep an extra guest; there’s also space for an extra bed or cot on request. Floor-to-ceiling doors open out to a private balcony above the lagoon pools. The ensuite bathroom has a bath tub and a walk-in rainfall shower. There’s also free WiFi, a flatscreen TV, iPod dock, bathrobes and slippers, a minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and Pure Alchemy toiletries.

Set right on the lagoon pool, these 47sq m rooms have sleek furniture, dark parquet floors and a comfortable king-size bed. There’s space for an extra bed or cot on request. From the private deck, steps leads straight into the water. The ensuite bathroom has a bath tub and a walk-in rainfall shower. There’s also free WiFi, a flatscreen TV, iPod dock, bathrobes and slippers, a minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and Pure Alchemy toiletries.

Set right on the lagoon pool, these 52sq m rooms have sleek furniture, crisp linens and dark parquet floors. There’s a king-size or twin beds and a comfortable day-bed, which can sleep an extra guest; there’s also space for an extra bed or cot on request. From the private deck, steps leads straight into the water. The ensuite bathroom has a bath tub and a walk-in rainfall shower. There’s also free WiFi, a flatscreen TV, iPod dock, bathrobes and slippers, a minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and Pure Alchemy toiletries.

Perched on stilts above the water, these postcard-perfect 106sq m villas are airy and bright, with panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf. Inside, the bedroom has a king-size bed, a plush sofa and a small dining area, and space for an extra bed or cot; floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private deck over the water. The ensuite bathroom has a bath tub big enough for two, a walk-in rainfall shower, double sinks and windows looking out over the sea and city skyline. Some of the Over Water Villas have a glass viewing panel set in the floor. A personal butler is on hand around the clock; there’s also free WiFi, a flatscreen TV, iPod dock, kimonos and slippers, a minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and Pure Alchemy toiletries.

Dotted along the shore, these 85sq m villas have a private infinity pool and direct access to the beach. Decorated with Asian-inspired flair, the bedroom has a king-size bed and a comfortable seating area, and space for an extra bed or cot. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private deck, illuminated by lanterns at night. The vast ensuite bathroom has a large bath tub, a walk-in rainfall shower and double sinks. A personal butler is on hand around the clock; there’s also free WiFi, a flatscreen TV, iPod dock, kimonos and slippers, a minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and Pure Alchemy toiletries.