A 1,544-room family resort on the Palm Jumeirah crescent where your room includes Aquaventure Waterpark and aquarium access. Here is what each room type gets you, who it suits and where it falls short.
Atlantis The Palm is worth booking if you are travelling with children or want a waterpark holiday without leaving the resort: every hotel stay includes access to Aquaventure Waterpark and the Lost World Aquarium (the attraction formerly called The Lost Chambers). If you want a quiet, intimate hotel, it is the wrong choice. It is very large, very busy and priced as a flagship resort.
The hotel opened in 2008 at the centre of the Palm Jumeirah crescent and has 1,544 rooms and suites in two wings linked by the Royal Bridge Suite. That scale shapes everything: long corridors, queues at breakfast in peak weeks, and a lobby that fills with day visitors.
This page is about staying overnight. If you only want to spend a day at the resort, read our guide to visiting Atlantis without a hotel booking.
| Location | The Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai |
| Opened | 2008 |
| Rooms | 1,544 rooms and suites |
| Included for guests | Aquaventure Waterpark and Lost World Aquarium access during your stay |
| Charged separately | Animal encounters, cabanas, spa, dining |
| Nearest transit | Palm Monorail, Atlantis Aquaventure station |
| Room rates | Vary sharply by season and event dates; check the official Atlantis site |
Rooms fall into four broad tiers. Exact names and layouts change over time, so treat this as a guide to the differences rather than a booking list.
| Category | What you get | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rooms (Deluxe) | The bulk of the hotel. Choose between Palm views (towards the island and city skyline) and Ocean views (open sea). Balconies on most rooms. Waterpark and aquarium access included. | Families on the lowest Atlantis rate who will spend days in the park |
| Imperial Club rooms | Same room size range as standard, plus private check-in and access to the Imperial Club Lounge for breakfast, afternoon tea and evening drinks. | Travellers who want a quieter base inside a busy hotel |
| Suites | Separate living space, more room for families, and in most cases Imperial Club privileges. | Larger families, longer stays, special occasions |
| Signature Suites | A small number of showpiece suites, including the Underwater Suites with floor-to-ceiling windows into the Ambassador Lagoon and the Royal Bridge Suite. Butler service. | Once-in-a-lifetime celebrations |
Aquaventure has no outside food or drink policy and requires children under 1.2 m to wear a life jacket. For ride-by-ride detail and current non-guest prices, see our Aquaventure tickets and prices page, and for queue timing and what to pack, our Aquaventure tips.
Comparing Atlantis with the rest of the island? Our where to stay on Palm Jumeirah guide weighs the trunk, fronds and crescent, and our luxury hotels in Dubai round-up covers alternatives across the city.
The resort has a large collection of restaurants, from buffets suited to families to signature venues such as Ossiano, which looks into the Ambassador Lagoon, and Nobu. Menus, prices and dress codes change, so check the official Atlantis dining pages before you go and book signature restaurants ahead in winter. Some room packages include half board or dining credit, which can be better value than paying à la carte if you expect to eat most meals on site.
As of September 2026, several governments have raised travel advice levels for the UAE, including the US (Level 3, Reconsider Travel) and Canada (avoid non-essential travel), and the UK FCDO warns of regional risks. Check your own government's advice and your insurance before booking. For the wider island, including getting there and other attractions, start with our Palm Jumeirah visitor guide; for family planning across the city, see Dubai for families.
Yes. Guests staying at Atlantis The Palm get access to Aquaventure Waterpark and the Lost World Aquarium (formerly The Lost Chambers) during their stay, as of September 2026. Paid extras such as dolphin or sea lion encounters, cabanas and some premium experiences are charged separately, so confirm exactly what your rate includes when you book.
Atlantis The Palm has 1,544 rooms and suites across its two wings. Most are standard rooms, with a smaller group of Imperial Club rooms, a range of suites and a handful of Signature Suites such as the Underwater Suites and the Royal Bridge Suite.
It is built around families. Waterpark access, the aquarium, kids' facilities and a busy, resort-style atmosphere suit children and groups best. Couples who want quiet evenings and fewer children around are usually happier at a smaller Palm Jumeirah hotel or at Atlantis The Royal next door, which is a separate property with a different style.
It can be if you value space away from the crowds. Imperial Club rooms add private check-in and access to the Imperial Club Lounge, which serves breakfast, afternoon tea and evening drinks. With a large hotel this busy, a quieter lounge makes a real difference, but compare the rate difference against what you would otherwise spend on food and drinks.
Yes. Non-guests can eat at the restaurants and buy separate tickets for Aquaventure and the Lost World Aquarium. Our separate day-visit guide covers what non-guests can access and how to get there.
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