One&Only The Palm Dubai
One&Only The Palm
West Crescent,
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai
www.oneandonlyresorts.com/the-palm
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Kerzner International Limited
Shareholders
Privately Owned
Date of Creation
01 August 1999
Hotel General Manager
Mr. Olivier Louis. Managing Director.
Oliver Louis has been associated with Kerzner International since 1995, starting in Mauritius and then in 1998, he moved to Dubai to prepare and guide the opening of The Palace at One&Only Royal Mirage. He also played a leading role in the development, design and strategy of One&Only The Palm, which opened in 2010.
Olivier Louis career spans 40 years of impressive hospitality management positions.
Hotel Positioning
5-star Luxury
Development strategy
One&Only The Palm
History & Story
Serene and Exclusive, this intimate escape with 94 keys offers discerned travelers unique accommodation in a residential environment within the tri-level manor house, six low rise mansions and four private beachfront villas. With a sense of place and space the Moorish and Andalusian architecture, chic & refined, this oasis brings sophisticated air of contemporary elegance island- feel living amidst the cosmopolitan energy of Dubai. Whether you stroll away on its 450 meters of private beach, relax around special adults pool only, or indulge in its Guerlain Spa, you are certain to experience special One&Only moments topped by an array of culinary offering under the guidance of Michelin-star chef Yannick Alléno.
Date Renewal
Summer Maintenance 2017 (Manor House, All Mansions, All Villas and 101 restaurant).
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• Entry-level room size of 65m² – among the largest in Dubai.
• Suites with private pools and direct beach access (Only resort in Dubai). Inter-leading rooms and suite options are available.
• Exceptional privacy and personalized services of spectacular two-bedroom Beachfront Villa.
• All Restaurants in the resort are under the guidance of Three-star Michelin Chef Yannick Alléno.
• Guerlain SPA with Special tailor made designed treatments for OOTP: Dubai Harmony, Desert d’Orient and One&Only Solar Evasion.
Location
Dubai’s most intimate seaside enclave commands an enviable spot on a private peninsula of Palm Island. Rimmed with a stunning secluded beach, with privileged views of the impressive New Dubai skyline.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Complimentary access to Aquaventure (waterpark) in Atlantis
• Non – motorised water activities offered by Recreation department
Fun Facts
Complimentary tickets to Aquaventure waterpark at Atlantis The Palm for min stay of 3 nights (blackout dates apply).
Children’s Corner
• KidsOnly : Ages 4 to 11
• Sporting Lessons, Water Activities
• Babysitting
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 24 suites
2 X Palm Manor House Executive Suite (130m2)
1 X Manor House Grand Palm Suite (250m2)
9 X Palm Beach Junior Suites (100m2)
7 X Palm Beach Junior Suite with the pool (100m2), pool size 20 m2
4 X Palm Beach Executive Suite (130m2)
2 X Palm Beach Executive Suite with a pool (130m2), pool size 20 m2
• Number of Luxury rooms: 65 rooms
31 Manor House Premiere rooms
34 Palm Beach Premiere rooms
• Number of rooms (keys) in all: 90 rooms and suites + 4 beachfront villas
Restaurants & Bars
• ZEST
All day dining, inside/out, international cuisine
• 101 Dining Lounge and Bar
Over water lounge by the private Marina, style exquisite seafood selection and bites. The ultra-chic indoor/outdoor venue welcomes private boats and spotlights the chill-out sounds of a resident DJ on most evenings.
• STAY by Chef Yannick Alléno (3 Michelin Star Chef)
French cuisine.
• The Pastry Library by Chef Yannick Alleno
Interactive culinary experience where guests assist the Chef De Patisserie in creating their own desserts.
• The Lounge
Located adjacent to the lobby, enjoy light savories, pastries, Afternoon Tea and refreshments in the warm atmosphere of the Lounge.
Wellness
• Guerlain Spa
• Adults Only Pool
• Pedi:Mani:Cure by Bastien Gonzalez
• Alexandre Zouari Hair Salon
• Fitness with Technogym and Kinesis Studio
• Personal training
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Reception Hall : 150sqm, 80 guests.
• Spa Courtyard : 260 m2, 80 guests
• 101 Prive : 60m2 – 25 guests
• Skyline Deck – 135m2 – 50 guests
Extra Notable Features
• Complimentary scheduled boat transfer between One&Only The Palm and sister resort One&Only Royal Mirage.
• Five luxury air-conditioned poolside cabanas
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2019
• Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2019
– One&Only The Palm #9 Top 10 Resorts in The Middle East
• TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2019 – One&Only The Palm awarded:
– #20 in ‘Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the World’
– #1 in ‘Top 25 Hotels in the UAE’
– #1 in ‘Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the UAE’
– #1 in ‘Top 25 Hotels for Service in the UAE’
– #1 in ‘Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the Middle East’
– #1 in ‘Top 25 Hotels in the Middle East’
– #1 in ‘Top 25 Hotels for Service in the Middle East’
– #3 in ‘Top 25 Hotel for Romance in the Middle East’
• World Travel Awards – One&Only The Palm won the following:
– ‘Middle East’s Most Romantic Resort 2019’
– ‘Dubai’s Leading Luxury Hotel Villa 2019’
– ‘Dubai’s Leading Villa Resort 2019’
2018
• The Telegraph (UK) – One&Only The Palm ranked amongst Ultratravel 2018 ‘Best Hotels in Middle East’
• Condé Nast Traveler (US) Readers’ Choice Awards 2018 – One&Only The Palm ranked #7 in ‘Top Hotels in the Middle East’
• Condé Nast Traveller (UK) Readers’ Choice Awards 2018 – One&Only The Palm ranked #21 amongst the ‘The World’s Top 100’
• Condé Nast Traveller (UK) Readers’ Choice Awards 2018 – One&Only The Palm ranked #5 amongst the ‘The best overseas hotel in the Middle East & The Indian Ocean’
• 2018 World Luxury Spa Awards – Guerlain Spa at One&Only The Palm awarded as ‘Luxury Beach Resort Spa, Continent Winner in the Middle East’
• Air France Madame Gold List 2018 (France) – One&Only The Palm included amongst the ‘Gold List’
• World Travel Magazine (Australia) – One&Only The Palm amongst ‘The 100 List in Asia’
• World Travel Awards (Middle East) 2018 – One&Only The Palm recognized as ‘Middle East’s Most Romantic Resort’
• Traveller’s World Awards 2018 (Germany) – One&Only The Palm ranked #6 amongst ‘Top 10 Resorts worldwide’ category
• TripExpert (USA) – One&Only The Palm Dubai recognized as one of the winners of ‘2018 Experts’ Choice Award’
• Andrew Harper Grand Awards 2018 (USA) – One&Only The Palm awarded as ‘Best Beach’
• Esquire Middle East – STAY by Yannick Alléno at One&Only The Palm ranked #12 amongst the ’50 Best Restaurants in the Gulf’
• Zomato User’s Choice Awards 2018 (Middle East) – 101 Dining Lounge and Marina as ‘‘Best Al Fresco Dining’
• TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2018 (Middle East) – One&Only The Palm has won in the following categories:
– Top 25 Hotels – Middle East
– Top 25 Hotels for Romance – Middle East
– Top 25 Luxury Hotels – Middle East
– Top 25 Hotels for Service – Middle East
– Top 25 Hotels – United Arab Emirates
– Top 25 Luxury Hotels – United Arab Emirates
– Top 25 Hotels for Service – United Arab Emirates
2017
• World’s Leading Hotel Beach Villas 2017 – Beachfront Villas @ One&Only The Palm, Dubai
• World Travel Awards (Middle East) 2017 – One&Only The Palm recognized as ‘Middle East’s Most Romantic Resort’
• World Luxury Spa Awards – Guerlain Spa at One&Only The Palm awarded as ‘Best Luxury Beauty Spa, Continent Winner’
• Elite Traveler (USA) – One&Only The Palm featured amongst the ‘Top 100 Suites in the World 2017’ list
• Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards – #5 Best Resort Hotels in Africa and Middle East
• The Telegraph (UK) – ranked amongst ‘Ultratravel Best Hotels in the Middle East’
• Condé Nast Traveller (US) Gold List 2017 – listed as ‘One of the Best Hotels in the World’
• Food and Travel Arabia Awards 2017 (GCC) – STAY by Yannick Alléno at One&Only The Palm recognized as the ‘Best French Restaurant in GCC’
• Food and Travel Arabia Awards 2017 (GCC) – Chef Yannick Alléno of STAY at One&Only The Palm recognized as the ‘International Chef of the Year for GCC’
• Condé Nast Traveler (US) Readers’ Choice Awards 2017 – One&Only The Palm ranked #5 amongst the ‘Top Resorts in The Middle East’
• Condé Nast Traveller (UK) Readers’ Choice Awards 2017 – One&Only The Palm ranked #4 amongst the ‘Top Overseas Holiday Hotels in The Middle East, Africa and the Indian Ocean’
• Condé Nast Traveller (UK) Readers’ Choice Awards 2017 – One&Only The Palm ranked #54 amongst the ‘Top World’s Top 100’
2015
World travel Awards: World’s Leading Hotel Beach Villas
Brides Honeymoon Awards (UK): voted best Honeymoon Hotel in the Middle East
Condé Nast Traveller (USA) Readers’ Travel Awards 2015: ranked #1 in the Middle East
Condé Nast Traveller (USA) Readers’ Travel Awards 2015: ranked #11 amongst Top 100 Hotels & Resorts in the World
Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards: Favourite Overseas Hotel SPA
Condé Nast Traveller (UK) Readers’ Travel Awards 2015: ranked top 20 of Best Hotels in The Middle East, Africa and The Indian Ocean
VIP International Traveller Reader’s Travel Award: voted #3 for the Most Beautiful Resort Hotel
TripAdvisor 2015: Certificate of Excellence for One&Only The Palm
World Travel Awards: Middle East Best Romantic Beach Resort
Time Out Dubai Awards: STAY by Yannick Alléno ‘Highly Commended in Best French’
Time Out Dubai Awards: 101 Dining Lounge and Bar ‘Highly Commended in Most Romantic’
Time Out Dubai Awards: 101 Dining Lounge and Bar won Best European Restaurant
Conde Nast Traveller Middle East: named in the Gold List
2014
The Smith Hotel Awards: One&Only The Palm is a runner up hotel in the Above & Beyond Category
Condé Nast Traveller: Readers’ Travel Awards World’s Best – Ranked #11 in the “Top 100 Hotels & Resorts in the World”
Condé Nast Traveller: Readers’ Travel Awards World’s Best – Ranked #1 in Middle East and North Africa
Condé Nast Traveller: Readers’ Travel Awards World’s Best – Ranked #5 in Middle East, Africa and Indian Ocean
World Travel Awards: Middle East’s Most Romantic Resort
Time Out Restaurant Awards: Best European Restaurant (highly commended): 101 Dining Lounge and Bar
Time Out Restaurant Awards: Best French Restaurant (highly commended): STAY by Yannick Alléno
Travellers World (Germany): ranked STAY by Yannick Alleno in One&Only The Palm in the top ten of Best Hotel Restaurants of the World.
Connoisseur Circle (Germany): Best Hospitality Boutique Resort
Condé Nast Traveller: The Gold List – Ranked #1 in Top 20 Resorts in the World
2013
Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice awards (US): overall Top 100 Hotels & Resorts in the World – One&Only The Palm (#7)
Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice awards (US): #1 of Top 10 Resorts in the Middle East
World in International Traveller’s September/October Collector’s: Named one of the 100 Best Hotels and Resorts in the World in International Traveller’s September/October Collector’s – #33 One & Only The Palm.
TripAdvisor: Travellers’ Choice Award for 2013
World Travel Awards: Middle East Best Romantic Beach Resort
Conde Nast Traveller awards 2013: Best Hot Spot Spa award
Gulf Connoisseur 2013: Best Luxury hotel in the UAE
Time Out Dubai restaurant awards 2013: 101 Dining Lounge and Bar won the ‘Best European Restaurant’
Number of employees
393