Planning a half term escape with your crew? Atlantis The Royal on Palm Jumeirah Crescent Road is the ultimate base for a friends trip that blends jaw-dropping sea views, world-class amenities, and that unmistakable Dubai wow factor. Whether you are after a sun-soaked balcony overlooking the Arabian Gulf or a stylish room to return to after a day of exploring the Palm, this iconic resort delivers on every level.
Half term is one of the most popular windows for group travel to Dubai, and Atlantis The Royal consistently ranks as a top pick for friend groups who want something genuinely spectacular. With a Google rating of 4.7 from over 7,000 reviews, the reputation speaks for itself. Secure your sea view rooms today through Madyen.com and save up to 15% compared to other booking platforms — all with just a £20 deposit to get started.
Madyen.com makes booking a friends trip to Atlantis The Royal as straightforward as it should be. Start your reservation with just a £20 deposit — no need to split a huge upfront cost between the group before you have even packed your bags. Once you book, you receive instant confirmation, so everyone in the friend group knows the trip is locked in.
Flexibility matters when you are coordinating travel with multiple people. That is why Madyen.com offers flexible payment options that let you spread the cost over time, making it easier to manage budgets across the group. Most bookings also come with free cancellation, giving you peace of mind if plans change in the lead-up to half term.
On top of all that, booking through Madyen.com means you can save up to 15% on your stay at Atlantis The Royal — money that is better spent on experiences, dinners, and nights out with your friends in Dubai.
Rates at Atlantis The Royal during the half term period reflect the resort's premium positioning and high demand from travellers worldwide. Sea view rooms and suites command a premium over standard categories, but the experience — waking up to the Arabian Gulf from your own private balcony — is widely considered worth every penny by guests who have made the trip. Prices vary depending on the specific half term week, room type, and how far in advance you book, so securing your reservation early through Madyen.com is strongly recommended to lock in the best available rate.
By booking via Madyen.com, your group can save up to 15% on published rates, and with just a £20 deposit required upfront, the financial barrier to securing those coveted sea view rooms is significantly lower than booking direct. Flexible payment plans mean the remaining balance can be managed comfortably as your half term break approaches.
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 Google rating of 4.7 from more than 7,010 reviews, Atlantis The Royal consistently earns high praise from travellers who have experienced it firsthand. Friend groups in particular highlight the sheer scale and quality of the resort, frequently noting that the sea view rooms exceeded their expectations and set the tone for an unforgettable trip. The combination of a buzzing social atmosphere during the half term period, exceptional service, and the visual drama of the Palm Jumeirah setting is a recurring theme across reviews.
Guests travelling in groups frequently comment on how the resort manages to feel both luxurious and fun — a balance that is not always easy to strike but that Atlantis The Royal appears to achieve consistently. The pool areas, beach access, and on-site dining options all receive strong mentions as highlights for group travellers looking to make the most of a half term break without constantly having to organise transport or logistics.
Atlantis The Royal sits at the apex of Palm Jumeirah Crescent Road — one of the most recognisable and prestigious addresses in all of Dubai. The Palm Jumeirah itself is a man-made island shaped like a palm tree, extending out into the Arabian Gulf, and the Crescent Road that rings its outer edge is home to some of the city's most celebrated hotels and residences.
For a friends trip focused on sea views, this location is unbeatable. The resort is surrounded by water on multiple sides, meaning that sea view rooms genuinely deliver on the promise — you are looking out over open Gulf waters rather than a car park or a neighbouring building. The Palm Jumeirah location also places your group within easy reach of Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residence, and the wider city, making it an ideal hub for a half term itinerary that mixes resort relaxation with Dubai exploration.
Atlantis The Royal is served by the Palm Monorail, which connects the Crescent to the mainland at Jumeirah Lakes Towers, where it links up with the Dubai Metro. This makes getting into the city centre, Dubai Mall, and other key attractions straightforward and affordable for friend groups who want to explore beyond the resort. Taxis and ride-hailing apps such as Careem and Uber are widely available across Dubai and offer a convenient door-to-door option, particularly useful during half term when group logistics need to be simple.
For those arriving at Dubai International Airport, the journey to Palm Jumeirah takes approximately 35 to 45 minutes by taxi depending on traffic, with the half term period occasionally seeing heavier congestion on key routes. Pre-booking airport transfers is advisable for groups with luggage. The resort also offers concierge services to help coordinate transport for excursions, yacht trips, and other activities that are popular with friend groups visiting during the holiday window.
A half term friends trip to Palm Jumeirah puts you within striking distance of some of Dubai's most celebrated experiences. The Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark, accessible to resort guests, is one of the largest and most thrilling waterparks in the world — a natural choice for a group looking for a high-energy day out. The private beach attached to the resort provides a more relaxed alternative, perfect for sunbathing, paddleboarding, and taking in those panoramic sea views that drew you here in the first place.
Beyond the resort, Dubai Marina is a short ride away and offers a vibrant waterfront dining and nightlife scene that suits friend groups perfectly. The Palm Jumeirah boardwalk is ideal for an evening stroll with views back towards the Dubai skyline. For those who want to push the adventure further, desert safaris, deep-sea fishing, and helicopter tours over the Palm are all bookable within minutes of the resort and make for memorable group experiences during the half term break.
Half term — typically falling in late October or February depending on your school calendar — aligns well with some of Dubai's most pleasant weather windows. The October half term in particular coincides with Dubai moving out of its peak summer heat, with temperatures becoming genuinely enjoyable for outdoor activities, beach days, and poolside relaxation. February half term sits squarely in Dubai's winter season, which is widely regarded as the best time of year to visit, with warm sunshine, low humidity, and ideal conditions for making the most of sea view rooms and outdoor spaces.
The trade-off is that half term is a busy period, and Atlantis The Royal is one of the most sought-after properties in Dubai. Rooms — especially sea view categories — sell out well in advance. Booking through Madyen.com early, with just a £20 deposit to secure your reservation, is the smartest approach to guarantee your group gets the rooms you want at the best available rate.
For a friends group seeking sea view rooms near Palm Jumeirah during half term, Atlantis The Royal is simply in a category of its own. The combination of its unrivalled location at the tip of the Palm Crescent, the quality of its sea-facing rooms, the resort's electric atmosphere during peak holiday periods, and a Google rating of 4.7 from over 7,000 guests makes it the standout choice for a group trip that everyone will be talking about long after you land back home.
Book through Madyen.com to secure your sea view rooms with just a £20 deposit, benefit from instant confirmation, flexible payment options, and free cancellation on most bookings — and save up to 15% on your stay. Your half term friends trip to Palm Jumeirah 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
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Optional extras
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