Hotels on Crescent Road place you beside the warm waters of the Persian Gulf. The way Palm Jumeirah is set out means most places to stay give you direct access to the sea, which is great for couples who are seeking a laidback beach holiday. You can take boat trips that tour Dubai’s coastline, or night cruises to see the island lit up and sparkling. Of course, the option to relax on the beach with a book and a drink is always there.Go for a hotel on the Boardwalk if you’re into watersports. The private beaches and resorts are all stunning and you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to activities out on the sea. Try snorkelling (from a speedboat or yacht), jet skiing, waterskiing, kneeboarding or windsurfing on the Gulf.Experience Palm Jumeirah’s exclusive restaurants and bars from hotels on the Golden Mile. This area forms the ‘trunk’ of the palm and is lined with eateries offering world cuisine, fusions and well-known chains. To burn off your excesses, visit Al Ittihad Park where there’s a three kilometre jogging route and a selection of gym equipment.For a family holiday, try hotels in Palm Jumeirah that are close to the Atlantis – or, indeed, stay in the Atlantis itself. The hotel boasts an enormous waterpark that also encompasses Dubai’s largest aquarium, with more than 65,000 marine animals to spot. There is also their Dolphin Bay, where dolphins and sea lions put on daily shows.
