Raffles The Palm Dubai

It’s here: Raffles world-renowned luxury has reached Dubai's glittering The Palm Jumeirah. This over-the-top oasis is as palatial as it gets, even for Dubai. The facilities deliver five-star opulence on the grandest scale: a private beach with 500 metres of alabaster sand imported directly from the Maldives, a palatial exterior carved out of Portuguese marble along the West Crescent of the exclusive Palm Jumeirah and a lobby chandelier dripping in 40,000 Swarovski crystals from the grand atrium's 24-carat gold leaf ceiling. This resplendent hotel was made for those who enjoy the finer things in life, with six exquisite dining venues including standout Japanese restaurant Matagi and Piatti By The Beach which will transport you to Italy's Amalfi region, Cinq Mondes Spa, which exudes wellness from the moment you step foot within, and an Instagram-worthy pool fringed by palm trees.