Planning a Christmas friends trip to Dubai with the little ones in tow? Atlantis The Royal on Palm Jumeirah Crescent Road is the ultimate base for a group getaway that keeps both adults and kids completely entertained over the festive season. Rated an impressive 4.7 out of 5 across more than 7,010 Google reviews, this iconic resort delivers the kind of wow-factor that makes a Christmas holiday genuinely unforgettable.
Whether your crew is after rooftop pool parties, world-class dining, or a safe and stimulating kids club that gives the grown-ups a proper break, Atlantis The Royal delivers on every front. Positioned on Palm Jumeirah – just a short drive from Dubai Marina – it sits at the sweet spot between buzzing city energy and resort-style luxury. Book your Christmas stay today through Madyen.com and secure your group's rooms with just a £20 deposit, with instant confirmation so no one is left guessing.
Organising a group Christmas holiday in Dubai is no small feat – coordinating rooms, budgets, and schedules across a whole group of friends takes real effort. That is exactly why booking through Madyen.com makes so much sense. You can lock in your group's Christmas stay at Atlantis The Royal with a simple £20 deposit, meaning you can confirm everyone's place without collecting full payment upfront.
Christmas is peak season in Dubai, and Atlantis The Royal is one of the most sought-after addresses on Palm Jumeirah during the festive period. Rates naturally reflect the high demand, but by booking early through Madyen.com you can save up to 15% on your Christmas stay – a significant saving when you are booking multiple rooms for a friends group. Better still, you only need a £20 deposit to secure your booking instantly, with flexible payment options that let your group manage costs comfortably in the lead-up to the holiday. With free cancellation available on most bookings, there is very little risk in reserving your rooms early and locking in the best available rates before they sell out over the Christmas period.
Room, 1 King Bed (Palmscape)
592 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore detailsRoom, 1 King Bed (Seascape)
592 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore detailsPenthouse (Sky Horizon)
2809 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore detailsSignature Suite (Panoramic)
5597 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 6 1 King Bed and 2 Queen BedsMore detailsPenthouse (Palmscape)
1755 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore detailsRoom, 2 Queen Beds (Palmscape)
592 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Queen BedsMore detailsRoom, 2 Queen Beds (Seascape)
592 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Queen BedsMore detailsSuite, Terrace (Sky)
1173 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore detailsJunior Suite (Sky View)
840 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore detailsVilla, Sea View (Sky Pool)
1270 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 King BedMore detailsFamily Room
1184 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 7 1 King BedMore detailsThree Bedroom Sky Terrace Suite
1173 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 9 2 King BedsMore detailsTwo Bedroom Sky Terrace Suite
1173 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 7 2 King BedsMore detailsRoyal Mansion
17265 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 9 3 King BedsMore detailsFamily Suite, Terrace (Sky)
1173 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa BedMore detailsVilla (Sky Pool - Palm View)
1270 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 King BedMore detailsPenthouse, Sea View (Skyscape)
2110 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 King BedMore detailsPenthouse (Skyscape - Palm View)
2110 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 King BedMore detailsClub Room, 2 Queen Beds, Sea View (Royal)
592 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Queen BedsMore detailsClub Room, 1 King Bed (Royal, Palm View)
592 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore detailsClub Room, 2 Queen Beds (Royal, Palm View)
592 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Queen BedsMore detailsClub Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Royal)
592 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore detailsFamily Room, Sea View
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 7 1 King Bed and 2 Queen BedsMore detailsFamily Room (Palm View)
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 7 1 King Bed and 2 Queen BedsMore detailsNear Aquaventure
With a stay at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai (Palm Jumeirah), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Aquaventure and 10 minutes from The Pointe. This beach hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from The View at The Palm and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Nakheel Mall.
Make yourself at home in one of the 795 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Afrikaans, Arabic, German, Greek, English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Malay, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Swedish, Swahili, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Filipino, Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese)
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free valet parking
Free water park access
Number of accessible parking spaces - 1
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
24/7 front desk
On Private Beach
Pool
Business services
Laundry
Gym
Free wifi
Breakfast available
Parking
Spa
With a 4.7-star rating across more than 7,010 Google reviews, Atlantis The Royal has built a reputation as one of Dubai's most consistently impressive luxury resorts. Guests who visit during the Christmas period frequently highlight the resort's festive atmosphere, noting how the decorations and special events genuinely elevate the holiday experience. Families with children regularly praise the kids club for its attentive staff and well-organised activities, making it a particular favourite among groups of friends travelling with young ones. Reviewers also frequently mention the sheer scale of the resort's entertainment offering – the variety of pools, the beach access, the dining options, and the overall sense of occasion that comes with staying at such an iconic property. For a Christmas friends trip near Dubai Marina, the feedback from thousands of guests confirms that Atlantis The Royal consistently delivers an experience that exceeds expectations.
Atlantis The Royal is located on Palm Jumeirah Crescent Road, sitting at the very tip of the iconic palm-shaped island. This position gives the resort sweeping views across the Arabian Gulf and back towards the glittering Dubai skyline – a backdrop that looks particularly spectacular during the Christmas season. Despite being on Palm Jumeirah, the resort is genuinely well-connected to Dubai Marina, which sits just across the water and is easily reachable within 15 to 20 minutes by car or taxi. For a friends group, this means you get the best of both worlds: the exclusive, resort-island feel of Palm Jumeirah combined with easy access to the restaurants, bars, and beach clubs of Dubai Marina and JBR whenever you want a change of scenery.
Getting your group to and from Atlantis The Royal is straightforward, with several convenient options available. From Dubai Marina, the resort is approximately 15 to 20 minutes by taxi or ride-hailing app such as Uber or Careem – a quick and affordable journey that makes it easy to head into the Marina for dinner or a night out and return to the resort without hassle. From Dubai International Airport (DXB), the journey by taxi takes roughly 40 to 50 minutes depending on traffic, while Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is approximately 45 minutes away. The Palm Monorail connects the trunk of Palm Jumeirah to the Atlantis end of the island, with a connection available from the Dubai Metro at Nakheel Harbour and Tower station, making it possible to reach the resort via public transport if your group prefers. For a Christmas group trip, pre-booking a private transfer is often the most stress-free option and ensures everyone arrives together.
Staying at Atlantis The Royal gives your friends group access to an extraordinary range of on-site activities, but the surrounding area near Dubai Marina adds even more to your Christmas itinerary. Aquaventure Waterpark, located within the Atlantis resort, is a must for groups and particularly popular with children – making it a natural extension of the kids club experience. Dubai Marina Walk is a short taxi ride away and offers a fantastic selection of waterfront restaurants, cafes, and boutique shops that are beautifully decorated for the festive season. JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence) is another nearby highlight, with its open-air The Walk promenade packed with dining options and a lively Christmas market atmosphere. For something more adventurous, Dubai Marina Yacht Club offers group boat trips and sunset cruises that take on a magical quality during the Christmas period. The Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Mall are both accessible within 20 to 30 minutes for festive shopping, ice skating, and entertainment.
Christmas in Dubai is genuinely one of the best times to visit, and Atlantis The Royal leans fully into the festive spirit. December brings near-perfect weather – warm, sunny days averaging around 24 to 26 degrees Celsius with cool, comfortable evenings – making it ideal for outdoor activities, beach time, and poolside socialising as a group. The resort hosts a range of special Christmas and New Year events, from themed dinners and festive brunches to live entertainment and countdown celebrations, ensuring your friends trip has a celebratory feel from the moment you arrive. The kids club typically runs extended programmes during the school holiday period, keeping children engaged with Christmas-themed activities and giving adults in the group more flexibility to enjoy the resort's wider offering. Booking early through Madyen.com is strongly recommended for a Christmas stay, as availability at Atlantis The Royal fills up quickly during this period – and securing your rooms with just a £20 deposit means you can act now without financial pressure.
If you are looking for a Christmas friends trip near Dubai Marina that genuinely works for both adults and children, Atlantis The Royal is an outstanding choice. The combination of a highly rated kids club, exceptional group-friendly facilities, a festive atmosphere that rivals anything in Europe, and a prime location just minutes from Dubai Marina makes it one of the most complete options available in Dubai. With a 4.7-star Google rating from over 7,010 guests, the resort's quality is well-documented. Book through Madyen.com to secure your group's Christmas stay with a £20 deposit, enjoy instant confirmation, take advantage of flexible payment, and benefit from free cancellation on most bookings – plus savings of up to 15% compared to other platforms. Your Christmas Dubai adventure starts here.
Wonderful · 317 reviews
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Location
0.0/10
Closest airports
Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB)
38.9 km / 24.2 mi
Al Maktoum Intl. Airport (DWC)
48.5 km / 30.1 mi
Sharjah (SHJ-Sharjah Intl.)
65.6 km / 40.8 mi
Beaches nearby
Al Sufouh Beach
11.3 km / 7 mi
Dubai Marina Mall
12.9 km / 8 mi
Marina Beach
13.1 km / 8.2 mi
What's nearby
Palm Islands
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Lost Chambers Aquarium
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Aquaventure
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
The Pointe
6.1 km / 3.8 mi
The View at The Palm
8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Nakheel Mall
10.2 km / 6.3 mi
Dubai College
10.4 km / 6.5 mi
American University of Dubai (AUD)
11.4 km / 7.1 mi
Jebel Ali Race Course
13.2 km / 8.2 mi
Mohammad Bin Ahmed Al Mulla Mosque
13.3 km / 8.2 mi
The Walk
13.3 km / 8.3 mi
Skydive Dubai
13.4 km / 8.3 mi
Most Popular Amenities
24/7 front desk
On Private Beach
Pool
Business services
Laundry
Gym
Free wifi
Breakfast available
Parking
Spa
Bar
Restaurants
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Room service
Top family-friendly amenities
Pool
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Free valet parking
Number of accessible parking spaces - 1
Wheelchair accessible parking
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in common areas
7 bars/lounges
4 beach bars
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 2
2 poolside bars
11 restaurants
A swim-up bar
Snack bar/deli
Minibar
Restaurant dining guide
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Beach sun loungers
Number of bars/lounges - 7
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Free valet parking
Free water park access
Number of accessible parking spaces - 1
Things to do
Beach volleyball on site
Children's pool
Fitness facilities
Number of outdoor pools - 2
Television in common areas
Television
Private pool
Family friendly
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
No cribs (infant beds)
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shops or newsstand
Luggage storage
Safe-deposit box at front desk
In-room safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Children's pool
No cribs (infant beds)
Free cribs/infant beds
Business services
Business center
Conference center
Number of meeting rooms - 4
Outdoors
Beach cabanas (surcharge)
Beach club on site (surcharge)
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Beach volleyball on site
Children's pool
Number of beach bars - 4
Number of outdoor pools - 2
Number of poolside bars - 2
On private beach
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Private pool
Full-service spa
Full-service spa
Number of accessible parking spaces - 1
Sauna
Spa treatment room(s)
Steam room
In-room massage available
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
Afrikaans
Arabic
German
Greek
English
Spanish
French
Hindi
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Mongolian
Malay
Dutch
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Serbian
Swedish
Swahili
Thai
Turkish
Ukrainian
Urdu
Vietnamese
Filipino
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Cantonese)
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Free water park access
No accessible shuttle
Number of accessible parking spaces - 1
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
Everything you need to know about this hotel.
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars




Madyen is rapidly growing into one of the world’s leading hotel booking platforms. We work with trusted hotel partners and contractors worldwide to bring you the best hotel deals, exclusive discounts, and affordable accommodation options in top destinations across the globe
© 2026 Madyen.com | All rights reserved.