Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Dubai, The Palm

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  • A luxurious hotel on the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai’s premiere resort
  • Suitable for couples, families and solo travellers 
  • Six onsite restaurants, including 3-star Michelin Chef Heinz Beck's Social
  • A stunning spa with treatments from around the world
  • Sea views from every room

The Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah boasts elegant, airy rooms looking out on the Persian Gulf. Each comes with a balcony. You’ll find a private beach with excellent swimming and sun beds where you can lounge afterwards, as well as a selection of bars for afternoon drinks and sun downers. For those looking for total relaxation, the superb spa provides a wealth of treatments in beautifully decorated rooms.

The hotel is home to several restaurants, including three Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck’s Social. Here you can enjoy groundbreaking European cuisine in refined surroundings. Palm Avenue is the place to go for a casual lunch by the pool. As for activities, you can enjoy water sports, strike out on a desert safari or take the fast and efficient monorail into Dubai for a spot of retail therapy.

A range of hotel child prices applies to ages 2–5 & 6–11 years.

Facilities

Bars & Restaurants

Brunch

The Waldorf Astoria’s flagship hotel is located in New York, where brunch is a hallowed tradition, much as it is in Dubai. On Fridays you can enjoy the Classic Waldorf Astoria Brunch in the sun dappled Mezzerie. For those feeling a little more adventurous there’s the Signature Brunch at Heinz Beck’s acclaimed Social.

Open: Fridays only. Classic Waldorf Astoria Brunch: 13:00 - 14:00. Signature Brunch: 12:30 - 15:30.

Lao

This elegant South Asian fusion restaurant draws inspiration from traditional Laotian cooking. Expect cuisine from across the region, including Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. 

Open: 19:30 - 23:00.

Social by Heinz Beck

Social is the brainchild of three Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck. The menu showcases his take on classic European cooking in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. 

Open: 19:00 - 00:00.

Children over 6 years old can dine here.

Mezzerie

Mezzerie is the heart of the hotel, serving excellent food throughout the day. On Fridays you can experience the legendary Waldorf Astoria Brunch. 

Open: 06:30 - 22:30.

Palm Avenue

Vibrant Palm Avenue offers chic poolside dining. The menu includes a cornucopia of favourites - from burgers and steaks through to seafood and vegetarian dishes. 

Open: 10:00 - 23:00.

Peacock Alley

Peacock Alley is known as the place to be seen at many Waldorf Astoria hotels around the world. Come for a drink or a decadent afternoon tea with a view of the sea and Dubai’s magnificent skyline. Traditional shisha pipes are available too.

Open: 07:00 - 00:00.

Serafina Bar

Savour a freshly made cocktail at the plush Serafina Bar, where the lights are low and the candles flicker.

Open: 17:00 - 00:00.

The age limit for this venue is 21.

Beach & Pools

Swimming Pools

There are two temperature controlled pools surrounded by loungers, where you can while away the afternoon.

Beach

The hotel’s private beach is a luxurious strip of sand set with sun loungers, where you can dry off after your swim.

For Families

Coco's Kids Club

This supervised playzone offers a fantastic range of activities for children, including face painting and scavenger hunts. Each guest receives two hours of complimentary supervision per child each day. 

Ages: 3 – 12 years.

Additional hours are available for a fee.

Spa & Wellness

Waldorf Astoria Spa

Opening Times:
10:00 - 21:00

The Waldorf Astoria Spa boasts over 3,200m² of pure relaxation. Featuring 12 treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms, herbal steam rooms, ice fountain, experience showers and more, the spa takes you on a journey through destinations such as Morocco, Japan, Norway or Switzerland, building on their traditional practices and products. Try the signature 'Shimmering Dubai Nights' ritual and enjoy a golden body scrub, followed by a relaxing full-body massage using fragrant oils enriched with gold particles and completed with a regenerating facial.

Restrictions:
Please note children under 16 years are not permitted in the spa.

About the location

The fabulous Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah is set on the Eastern Crescent of the manmade Palm Jumeirah, with views overlooking the Persian Gulf and Dubai’s magnificent skyline. On the doorstep is a private beach, where you can bathe in the warm waters or recline in the sunshine. The elegant grounds are finished with palms, with plenty of shady nooks where you can pass the time with a book.

When evening comes around you’ll find several restaurants and bars onsite - but for those feeling adventurous the centre of Dubai, with its selection of bars and restaurants, is a short monorail trip away.

Transfer time

The Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah is a 35 minute drive from Dubai International Airport.
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Deluxe Skyline Sea View

Max 3 adults, 1 child

Enjoying the amazing views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai skyline from their balconies, the Deluxe Skyline View rooms have two queen size beds or one king size bed, comfortable sitting area and bathroom with a large bath, separate walk-in shower and double vanities.

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Deluxe Palm Sea View

Max 3 adults, 1 child

Enjoying the iconic views of the Arabian Gulf and the Palm from their balconies, the Deluxe Palm View rooms have two queen size beds or one king size bed, comfortable sitting area and bathroom with a large bath, separate walk-in shower and double vanities.

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Deluxe Suite

Max 3 adults, 1 child

Deluxe Suites feature a spacious bedroom with king size bed, separate living room with dining table and comfortable seating. The marble bathrooms offer a luxurious bathtub, separate walk-in shower, double vanities and a large balcony with views over the Arabian Gulf.

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Premier Room

Max 3 adults, 1 child

Premier rooms feature a balcony with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf, two queen size beds or one king size bed, comfortable sitting area, bathroom with double vanities, large bathtub and a separate shower. Guests also receive complimentary access to the Waldorf Astoria lounge offering breakfast, snacks and drinks throughout the day and evening.

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Premier Suite

Max 3 adults, 1 child

Premier Suites feature uninterrupted views of the Arabian Gulf from their spacious balconies, bedroom with a king size bed, separate living room with dining table and comfortable sitting area and a marble bathroom with bathtub, separate walk-in shower and double vanities. Guests staying in Premier Suites can enjoy complimentary access to the Waldorf Astoria lounge offering breakfast, snacks and drinks throughout the day and evening.

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Made to feel like a princess!

Phelpsie27,

Tripadvisor review Nov 20 2024
The hotel is absolutely stunning with incredible views. We were made to feel like VIPs as every single person was so courteous, kind, friendly and helpful. We were well looked after everywhere but I...
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It was a delightful experience.

Denzel C,

Tripadvisor review Nov 19 2024
Absolutely wonderful experience! The atmosphere thrilled us equally as the astounding buffet. The variety and quality of food is something you'd heartily appreciate. The warm welcome given by the two...
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