Planning a long stay Christmas holiday with the kids near the buzzing JBR Walk? Atlantis The Royal on Palm Jumeirah Crescent Road is one of Dubai's most spectacular resorts, and it's perfectly positioned for families who want festive magic, world-class entertainment, and a dedicated kids club experience that keeps little ones thrilled from morning to night.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 by over 7,010 guests on Google, this iconic resort delivers a Christmas stay unlike anything else in the UAE. Whether you're planning a week-long escape or an extended holiday over the festive season, Atlantis The Royal combines jaw-dropping architecture, immersive family facilities, and easy access to JBR Walk — Dubai's most beloved beachside promenade — making it the ultimate base for a long stay Christmas break with children.
Book today on Madyen.com with just a £20 deposit, enjoy instant confirmation, and save up to 15% compared to standard rates. Flexible payment options and free cancellation on most bookings mean you can plan ahead with complete peace of mind.
Madyen.com is built for families who plan ahead — and Christmas long stays at premium Dubai resorts like Atlantis The Royal sell out fast. Booking through Madyen.com means you can secure your dates immediately with just a £20 deposit, receiving instant confirmation so you can start counting down to the holiday with confidence.
We understand that a long stay Christmas trip is a significant investment, which is why we offer flexible payment options that let you spread the cost comfortably in the months leading up to your departure. There's no need to pay everything upfront — just lock in your room, confirm your kids club requirements, and manage the rest at your own pace.
Free cancellation is available on most bookings, giving you the flexibility to adjust plans if family circumstances change — something particularly valuable when booking months in advance for the Christmas period. And with savings of up to 15% on Madyen.com versus standard booking channels, you're already making your festive budget work harder before you've even packed a suitcase.
Christmas and New Year represent peak season at Atlantis The Royal, and availability for long stay family rooms and suites near JBR Walk fills up quickly. Rates during the festive period reflect the exceptional demand for this iconic Palm Jumeirah resort, but booking early through Madyen.com means you can access savings of up to 15% on your stay — a meaningful difference when you're pricing up a week or more for the whole family.
The good news is that you don't need to commit the full amount today. Reserve your long stay Christmas dates with just a £20 deposit and receive instant confirmation — protecting your preferred room type and festive dates while you arrange the rest of your travel plans. Flexible payment schedules mean the balance can be managed in stages, making a luxury Christmas stay at Atlantis The Royal more accessible than you might expect. Check current availability and live pricing directly on Madyen.com to find the best rate for your family's specific dates and room requirements.
Room, 1 King Bed (Palmscape)
592 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore detailsRoom, 1 King Bed (Seascape)
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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
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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 Google rating of 4.7 from over 7,010 reviews, Atlantis The Royal consistently earns exceptional praise from families who choose it as their long stay Christmas destination near JBR Walk. Guests frequently highlight the quality and variety of the kids club programming, noting that children remain genuinely entertained across multiple days without any sign of boredom — a crucial factor for families planning extended festive stays.
Reviewers with children of all ages comment on how the resort manages to deliver a premium experience for adults while simultaneously keeping younger guests thoroughly occupied and happy. The festive atmosphere during December receives particular praise, with many families describing their Christmas stay as one of the most memorable holidays they have taken together. The proximity to JBR Walk is repeatedly mentioned as a standout advantage, allowing families to enjoy the broader Dubai Christmas experience while always having the resort's world-class facilities to return to. The overall consensus across thousands of reviews is clear: for a long stay Christmas holiday with kids near JBR Walk, Atlantis The Royal is in a class of its own.
Atlantis The Royal is located on Palm Jumeirah Crescent Road, Dubai — positioned at the outer crescent of the iconic Palm Jumeirah island. This location places it in one of Dubai's most prestigious and visually dramatic settings, with sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf and the Dubai skyline forming a breathtaking backdrop for a Christmas stay.
For families targeting the JBR Walk Christmas experience, the resort's position is genuinely convenient. JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence) Walk is one of Dubai's most festively decorated outdoor destinations in December, and it sits just a short drive across the Palm trunk — easily accessible by taxi, ride-share, or the Palm Monorail. This means your family gets the best of both worlds: the extraordinary on-site experience of Atlantis The Royal combined with effortless access to the JBR Walk's Christmas markets, beach promenade, and family entertainment throughout your long stay.
Arriving at Atlantis The Royal from Dubai International Airport (DXB) takes approximately 40 to 50 minutes by taxi or private transfer, making it a straightforward journey even with children and holiday luggage in tow. The resort is well signposted from the main Dubai road network, and ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Careem operate reliably throughout the city.
During your long stay, getting to JBR Walk for the Christmas festivities is simple. The Palm Monorail connects the Palm Jumeirah Crescent to the mainland, linking with the Dubai Metro at Damac Properties station — from there, JBR and Dubai Marina are just a short ride away. Taxis and ride-shares from the resort to JBR Walk typically take around 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic, which during the busy Christmas season in Dubai can be heavier than usual. Many families staying for an extended period find it easiest to use a mix of the monorail for daytime outings and taxis for evening Christmas dining trips to the JBR area.
A long stay at Atlantis The Royal during Christmas gives families the time to properly explore everything the surrounding area has to offer. JBR Walk is the headline festive destination nearby — a lively outdoor promenade lined with restaurants, pop-up Christmas markets, ice rinks, and entertainment that genuinely captures the holiday spirit in a warm-weather setting. It's a must-visit for families with children during December and easily reached from the resort.
The Beach at JBR is another excellent family attraction, offering a relaxed open-air mall, outdoor cinema screenings, and a range of casual dining options that work well for families with varied tastes. Dubai Marina Walk, just minutes from JBR, adds further festive dining and waterfront strolling to your long stay itinerary. For bigger days out, Mall of the Emirates — home to Ski Dubai — is a popular Christmas excursion for families, and the Dubai Frame and Dubai Creek offer cultural contrast to the beach and resort lifestyle. With so much within reach, a long stay at Atlantis The Royal never risks feeling repetitive, even for the most energetic of families.
December is widely considered the best month to visit Dubai, and for families planning a long stay near JBR Walk, Christmas timing is simply unbeatable. Temperatures in December hover around a perfect 24 to 28 degrees Celsius — warm enough for pool days, beach walks, and outdoor Christmas markets, but without the intense summer heat that makes extended outdoor activity difficult earlier in the year.
The festive season brings a unique energy to Dubai that surprises many first-time visitors. JBR Walk at Christmas is decorated with lights, seasonal installations, and pop-up experiences that create genuine holiday atmosphere despite the sunshine. Atlantis The Royal itself embraces the festive season with decorated public spaces, special Christmas dining events, and themed kids club activities that make a long stay during this period feel genuinely celebratory rather than just another winter break. New Year's Eve on the Palm Jumeirah is a spectacular experience, with fireworks visible across the Gulf — an unforgettable way to end a long stay Christmas holiday for the whole family. Book early on Madyen.com, as December availability at this level of resort is always limited.
If you're searching for a long stay Christmas holiday with kids near JBR Walk, Atlantis The Royal on Palm Jumeirah Crescent Road is quite simply one of the finest options available anywhere in Dubai. The combination of an exceptional dedicated kids club, world-class on-site facilities, a stunning festive setting, and genuine proximity to the JBR Walk Christmas experience ticks every box for families planning an extended holiday over the festive period.
The resort's 4.7 Google rating across more than 7,010 reviews reflects a consistently outstanding guest experience, and the feedback from families specifically is overwhelmingly positive — particularly for multi-day and week-long stays where the depth of facilities really comes into its own. Booking through Madyen.com makes the entire process straightforward: secure your Christmas dates with just a £20 deposit, receive instant confirmation, take advantage of flexible payment options, and benefit from savings of up to 15% with free cancellation on most bookings. For a Christmas long stay that the whole family will talk about for years, Atlantis The Royal is our clear recommendation.
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
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Optional extras
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