Raffles The Palm opened in 2021 as the first Raffles beach resort in the Middle East, on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah. The building is a Baroque-style palace, and the design carries through to the detail, including a large collection of handcrafted furniture and more than six thousand Swarovski crystal chandeliers. The rooms, suites and private villas are the most spacious on The Palm, and most look over the Arabian Gulf or the island. Service is a strong point, with Raffles butlers handling the details of a stay. Dining ranges from modern Japanese to southern Italian, and the spa is run by the French brand Cinq Mondes and includes the largest indoor pool on The Palm. There is a dedicated kids programme for families. It is a grand, formal resort rather than a low-key one, and suits travellers who value space, service and a sense of occasion, with the city close by when you want it.