Description
The Desert Palm is set in a polo estate, showcasing four championship polo fields, a riding school, stables, rare birds, and vast green landscapes. It is a haven away from the building and construction that often taints a stay on Jumeirah Beach – offering the chance to truly relax and enjoy undeniable privacy that comes with a stay at Desert Palm.
With only 24 suites and villas, the Desert Palm has been constructed with elegance and grace in mind using simple yet distinctive architecture. The rooms are contemporary and equestrian inspired – with modern gadgetry blending with a light and airy feel. The hotel has private Pool villas and large Pool Residences for the ultimate luxurious stay.
There are a number of culinary delights to enhance your stay whether opting for their private dining wherever you want under the starts, or in one of their three superb restaurants and bars. With a Per Aquum ‘Lime’ Spa – guests can enjoy some the finest spa treatments on offer in Dubai. Other activities can involve horse riding, cooking tutorials, wine tasting and even rare bird watching. Given its location, a short excursion into the desert by 4x4 can easily be arranged, or on the other side a trip into Dubai for some retail therapy.
In short, Desert Palm is unique – it is a boutique haven oozing privacy and charm where you can escape the necessity of having to stay on Jumeirah Beach and indulge in Desert Palm’s refined and chic lifestyle.
Guide price
£1,510 Per person
£1,510 per person for 7 nights, based on 2 people sharing a Palm Suite, on a bed and breakfast basis, including British Airways flights and private transfers.
Accommodation
Desert Palm offers 24 Suites and Villas of which there are 13 Palm Suites, 4 Pool Villas, 6 Pool Residences and the Villa Layali with Private Pool. Rooms and suites offer air conditioning, private bar, Nespresso coffee machine, luxurious amenities, hidden safe, and a personal business and entertainment centre including IDD telephone, Wi-Fi internet access, 40" flat screen and Bang & Olufsen surround sound system with CD/DVD player and Apple iPod. The Palm Suites overlook the retreat's polo fields, manicured landscapes and the Dubai skyline on the horizon.
Childcare
Children are welcome at Desert Palm. Although there are no specific facilities there is a riding school with five full time instructors providing lessons for those of all standards, with classes starting for children from five years old. Some of the local attractions kids will love include the "Wild Wadi" Water Park and Ski Dubai, the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East where you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing.
Facilities
Facilities at Desert Palm include 4 championship polo fields, riding school, spa, infinity swimming pool, fitness centre, bar and lounge, wine cellar, restaurant ’Rare’, cafe, boutiques and business centres.
Activities
Desert Palm offers a sensational list of things to do onsite including watching polo matches on one of its four championship polo fields, camel and horse riding, cooking lessons, wine tasting, rare bird watching, jogging, tennis, squash, the LIME Spa and swimming in its gorgeous infinity swimming pool. For the more adventurous you can go diving, waterskiing, sailing and fishing in the Arabian Golf, explore the desert landscape by quad bike, dune buggy or 4x4, take to the skies in a hot air balloon or a micro light and you can play a round of golf on a world class golf course. The hotel will be happy to arrange cultural city tours, boat cruises and helicopter flights. Some of the local attractions include the "Wild Wadi" Water Park and Ski Dubai, the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East.
When to travel
The best time to visit the UAE is between October and November and then February and March, when temperatures hang around the mid-20s and the humidity is under control. While December and January are generally considered the best months to go, the weather over the last couple of ‘winters’ has been unpredictable with occasional cloud and rain.
The month of Ramadan means hotel rates are heavily discounted, but while outside the resort, Ramadan is strictly adhered to, within the resorts you will notice very little difference.
High summer (July and August) means heavy discounted hotels it’s a great option for a cheap getaway but it will be very very hot and very very humid!
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Location and directions
Dubai
Desert Palm is located about 12kms from the airport in between Dubai and the Arabian desert.
How to get there
7-hour direct flight to Dubai International Airport, the main point of entry to UAE due to the accessibility of numerous international flight. Dubai International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The hotel can arrange a private car transfer from the airport.
