Palm Jumeirah, Dubai · 5-star
Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
A 43-floor resort on the Palm’s East Crescent, opened in February 2023, with 90 pools, the adults-only Cloud 22 sky pool and restaurants by some of the world’s best-known chefs.
At a glance
- Opened
- 10 February 2023
- Rooms, suites and penthouses at opening
- 795
- Check-in / check-out
- 15:00 / 12:00
- Taxi from DXB
- 40 to 60 minutes





Sky pools, celebrity-chef dining and a private beach at the far end of the Palm.
Atlantis The Royal opened on 10 February 2023 on the East Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, 1.4 km from its older sister, Atlantis, The Palm. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, it rises 43 floors; at opening it was announced with 795 rooms, suites and penthouses, and 44 suites have a private pool.
The draw is the water and the food. There are 90 pools, including Cloud 22, an adults-only (21+) infinity pool on level 22, and a long private beach for hotel guests. Its 17 restaurants and bars include Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Nobu by the Beach, Estiatorio Milos, Ariana’s Persian Kitchen and La Mar by Gastón Acurio.
Every room includes daily breakfast, Aquaventure World waterpark access for each night of the stay, the Lost World Aquarium and the Atlantis Explorers Club for children aged 4 to 12.
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01 At the hotel
What’s included and what’s there
- Cloud 22 adults-only sky pool
- 90 pools
- Private beach for hotel guests
- 17 restaurants and bars
- Aquaventure World access included
- Lost World Aquarium access included
- Atlantis Explorers Club, ages 4 to 12
- Teens lounge, ages 13 to 17
- AWAKEN fitness and lap pool
- Daily breakfast included
02 Rooms and rates
Rooms and suites at Atlantis The Royal
Room names say the view: Palmscape faces the Palm, Seascape the open sea. Below are the main types we can book, with the lowest price we found for each, breakfast included.
Prices for 18 Nov to 21 Nov, 2 adults, found 28 October 2026
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Palmscape King Room
King room with a view back over the Palm.
From £923 a night for 2 adults, breakfast included
Book this roomSeascape King Room
The same layout as Palmscape, facing the open sea.
From £902 a night for 2 adults, breakfast included
Book this roomRoyal Club King Sea View Room
Sea-view king room with access to the Royal Club lounge.
From £1,059 a night for 2 adults, breakfast included
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Junior Sky View Suite
Suite with a separate lounge area and views over the water.
From £1,361 a night for 2 adults, breakfast included
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Sky Terrace Suite
The entry point to the Sky Terrace suites, which run from one to three bedrooms, each with a terrace.
From £1,554 a night for 2 adults, breakfast included
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Sky Pool Villa Sea View
Villa with its own infinity pool over the sea.
From £3,198 a night for 2 adults, breakfast included
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03 The neighbourhood
Where Atlantis The Royal is
The hotel sits on the East Crescent, the breakwater that rings the Palm. Atlantis, The Palm and Aquaventure World are a short shuttle or buggy ride away; the trunk, with Palm Jumeirah Mall and The View, is across the water.
| To | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|
| Aquaventure World | 0.7 km | Shuttle or buggy; about 9 min by car |
| Atlantis, The Palm | 1.4 km | Shuttle or buggy; about 6 min by car |
| The View at The Palm | 2.9 km | About 14 min by car |
| Palm West Beach | 3.7 km | About 12 min by car |
| Burj Al Arab | 5.8 km | About 22 min by car |
| Dubai Marina | 6.5 km | About 20 min by car |
| Dubai International Airport (DXB) | 27 km | 40 to 60 min by taxi |
Did you know?
4 things worth knowing
Atlantis The Royal has 90 pools, including Cloud 22, an adults-only infinity pool on level 22.
Gulf News44 of its suites and Signature Penthouses have a private pool of their own.
Atlantis The Royal FAQDesigned by Kohn Pedersen Fox, the hotel rises 43 floors and 193 metres above the Palm.
WikipediaEvery room includes daily Aquaventure World access for each night of the stay.
Atlantis The Royal FAQ
Questions
What travellers ask
What time is check-in at Atlantis The Royal?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out can be requested, depending on availability, and may cost extra. You must be 18 or over to book.
Is Aquaventure included at Atlantis The Royal?
Yes. Every room includes Aquaventure World waterpark access for each night of your stay, plus unlimited entry to the Lost World Aquarium. No booking is needed, and you can still use the waterpark on check-out day.
Is Cloud 22 free for hotel guests?
Cloud 22 is an adults-only (21+) pool on level 22, open 10:00 to 19:00, and needs an advance reservation. Atlantis does not say whether entry is free for in-house guests, so ask when you book. Nobu by the Beach pool is free for guests aged 21+.
Does Atlantis The Royal have a kids club?
Yes. The Atlantis Explorers Club takes children aged 4 to 12 free of charge in three daily sessions, from 10:00 to 23:00. Under-4s have a toddler play area where a parent or nanny stays with them, and there is a teens lounge for ages 13 to 17.
How far is Atlantis The Royal from Dubai airport?
About 40 to 60 minutes by taxi from Dubai International (DXB), costing roughly AED 120 to 140. Atlantis says suites and Signature Penthouses include DXB transfers when booked with them, so check what your rate includes. Abu Dhabi airport is about 1 hour 30 minutes away.
How much does Atlantis The Royal cost a night?
The cheapest room we found was a Seascape King Room at £902 a night for 2 adults, breakfast included, for 18 November to 21 November 2026. Suites started at £1,361 and the Sky Pool Villa at £3,198. Prices checked 28 October 2026.
What is the difference between Atlantis The Royal and Atlantis, The Palm?
Atlantis, The Palm opened in September 2008 at the apex of the crescent and was the first resort on the island. Atlantis The Royal, 1.4 km away, opened in 2023 with Cloud 22 and celebrity-chef restaurants. Rooms at The Royal include Aquaventure World access.
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