Desert Palm Resort

We chose this hotel as we didn't want to stay in central Dubai. As we were shown our room, we were very impressed with the decor and the high standard of finish. The room had an entire glazed wall which overlooked the bar below. A nice touch, but we wanted a quiet stay and questioned whether the noise would be a problem. We were assured it wouldn't, but it was! By 10.30 that evening, we could hear the bar noise as clearly as if we were in the bar itself, turns out the window was broken! We were moved to another room, which was no better.... more

This is one of the most endearing hotels we have ever stayed in. It is so not Dubai its ridiculous. Set in acres of green polo fields that you have complete access to as a guest, this is tropical paradise. It was very quiet during the week and got busier at the weekends as people travel in from Oman and Abu Dhabi for weekend getaways. The rooms were gorgeous with electronic curtains so you don't even have to get out of bed to enjoy the views. The restaurant food was divine, and the staff were amongst the friendliest we've encountered, one... more

Desert Palm is an enchanting place, one of the most stylish and relaxing hotel / resorts I have ever stayed at. Situated in an isolated and totally undeveloped part of Dubai, you immediately feel distanced from the hustle-bustle, construction, traffic and pollution - which gives you a great first impression. Not far from the airport though a little bit of a way from the malls. Still, we managed to avoid traffic jams. The decor is stylish, minimalist and has an earthly feel. There are just a few suites and villas on the compound, giving... more

When we were shown our suite, we were speechless. 75 Sq m ultra stylish with the best bedlinen, decor, bells & whistles! Great Spa, restaurant and stunning views over the polo fields. Absolute calm with no children at gorgeous pool. Free WiFi access all around hotel and two Mac's at free disposal in lobby. Only downside was the smell from fertilizing the polo fields and the flies at lunchtime. It was a great romantic get -away for us but I think I would be a bit bored after more than three days there.

I've been lucky enough to have stayed in some of the world's best hotels. My previous favourite was the Sanderson or Brown;s in London. Now it's here. Superb place, right on the polo fields. And great value if you book on the internet - about a third of the rate that they quote if you book direct. Would be lovely for a couple, although I don;t think I had the couples room, my colleague was right next door but had a room with the bed facing out onto the pologrounds. Awesome bathroom and bath, amazing sound system, huge, beautiful room.... more

The Desert Palm Hotel is modern luxurious. It was opened in April 2008. All suites and villas are nicely decorated with design furniture and high-tech products. The restaurants, bars and spa facilities offer a wide range of high quality products and services. This is not a big resort complex (with an industry feeling) like many other 5-star hotels in Dubai. The Desert Palm Hotel is the place to stay if you enjoy a relaxed environment, great food and wine and outstanding accommodation. The staff and management are very friendly... more

Great property, beautiful surrounds but most importantly staff and food are fantastic and out off this world. Just our of Dubai but you have a great view back over Dubai. If you love polo and horses there are plenty to see. Staff are just so helpful. Would recommend any body to stay there.

Booked with Splendia. Palm room including fabulous breakfast £150 for two. Great low rise location heading into the desert. Only 15 minutes from airport, but very quiet. Quality furnishings and every small detail thought out for your comfort. Superb management, very efficient and friendly. Attentitive and genuinely happy staff. Gourmet chef, excellent food. The Spa facilities are amazing. Great place to stay in Dubai, don't miss it.<br... more

We stayed at this hotel last weekend (June 2008) for a night away. After reading the other review on this site (the only other review we could find anywhere for this hotel!) we were slightly worried but shouldn't have been as overall we had an excellent night! On arrival at reception we were greeted by very enthusiastic and helpful staff (if, as the previous reviewer had said, a little inexperienced) who gave us drinks and cold towels while we checked in. We were pleasently suprised to be upgraded from a pool villa to a pool... more

i stayed at the desert palm resort this week and i had the pool residence villa.... First of all let me explain the Desert palm Resort concept, it's a polo gated community on the highway towards al aweer and next to the chinese market (dragon mall)... the resort villas are not newly built as everyone would expect when browsing their website!!! they are a refurbished villas which used to be a yearly rental villas next to the polo fields!!! the resort villas are situated next to villas of people who lives there with their... more