Best Family Friendly Hotels in United Arab Emirates

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach features 237 guest rooms and suites, taking classical Arabian design as inspiration. Set along a pristine private stretch of coastline, the resort captures the essence of Dubai luxury with sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf on one side and the Burj Khalifa skyline on the other.

Interiors are elegant, adorned with hand-crafted details, marble bathrooms, and floor-to-ceiling windows opening to private balconies. Guests can enjoy a diverse culinary scene across Mercury Rooftop, Sea Fu, Suq, and Shai Salon, along with an array of lively bars and lounges.

The resort’s tranquil The Pearl Spa & Wellness features 10 treatment rooms, a Moroccan hammam, and two expansive indoor and outdoor pools. With lush gardens, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and easy access to both the beach and city, this resort is an oasis of refined leisure and cosmopolitan flair.

Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah is only a 3-minute walk away from the beach and is located on the amazing Palm Jumeirah. The 244 luxurious suites, villas, and penthouses guarantee 5-star accommodation overlooking the lagoon or Arabian Gulf. Guests can enjoy fine dining at any of the four restaurants and bars. The Brunello Restaurant serves exquisite Mediterranean dishes while the K-West Bar is the perfect place to enjoy your evening cocktails. For a bit of shopping, you can browse through the shops inside the resort or visit the nearby Mall of the Emirates.

The Atlantis The Palm offers extraordinary views of the Arabian Gulf and has an amazing underwater aquarium. The Atlantis’s rooms have an oceanic-inspired décor and feature Arabian styles. Culinary experiences are diverse at the Atlantis. The restaurants serve from traditional Chinese dining at the Yuan restaurant to Japanese cuisine at the Nobu or British dishes at Gordon Ramsay’s. Guests are offered complimentary access to Aquaventure which is the most famous water park in the Middle East where you can enjoy thrilling slides at the Tower of Neptune or the Tower of Poseidon.

The Fairmont Resort is found on the exclusive Palm Jumeirah and is an ideal five-star hotel for a luxurious stay in Dubai. The 381 amazingly designed rooms and suites are all family-friendly. Fine dining is at the heart of this resort and you can enjoy exquisite dishes in its 10 restaurants ranging from Brazilian to international cuisine. The resort has four temperature-controlled swimming pools and offers access to a private beach for unique relaxation and fun. Guests can work out at the fitness centre and health club and relax at the award-winning Spa.

Stay in one of 64 bedrooms and suites or a pool villa overlooking the Arabian Gulf at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara. All room categories come with private balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, the brand’s own bath products and classic furnishings in neutral shades, featuring Emirati motifs inspired by the surrounding desert. Eat and drink in five restaurants and bars; book treatments in the spa; and swim in one of three temperature-controlled swimming pools — including an enormous infinity pool beside the ocean, containing mini islands with palm trees. Kids have their own club with a programme of activities and adults can take part in watersports, or exciting excursions.

Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort in Ras Al Khaimah, offers a blend of French elegance and Arabian splendor. Located in Al Hamara Village, the 5-star resort features interiors designed by Kristina Zanic Consultants that celebrate Emirati history and French Art de Vivre. The resort boasts 292 rooms, including luxury suites with Dyptique amenities, expansive bay windows, and stunning views. Guests can enjoy four beachfront swimming pools, a Sofitel Spa with Clarins, and seven dining venues offering diverse culinary experiences. The resort also includes Club Millesime for personalised services, Le Petit Prince Kids Club, and access to Al Hamra Golf Club. The resort’s unique offerings promises an exceptional and luxurious stay.

Stay beside one of Dubai’s most recognisable landmarks — the Palm Jumeirah — close to malls and the downtown area. All bedrooms have full height windows and balconies to maximise the views, and the outdoor pool is found beside the resort’s private beach; the latter offering a range of watersports. Guests can make use of a fitness centre and the Saray Spa, while younger travellers are well-catered for at the kids club. Also onsite are 10 restaurants providing everything from Korean to Italian, Japanese and Mexican cuisine. Book an Executive Level suite for access to the M Club Lounge.

A sprawling resort perched on a stretch of private beach, Rixos The Palm delivers all of the extravagance you’re likely to want from a holiday in the UAE. As well as the aesthetic benefits of its coastal setting, you can enjoy panoramic views of Dubai’s glitzy skyline — including from its semi-olympic size pool and pool bar. There are more places to make a splash within the complex, including two pools designed for kids and families and an adult-only pool. It has 316 bedrooms, the Anjara Spa, a PADI-approved diving centre, watersports facilities, tennis courts, a kids’ club and a full programme of activities and entertainment.

Exuding French elegance and inspired by Polynesia, this hotel is found on the East Crescent of The Palm. Choose between a bedroom, a suite, an apartment or a villa, some with balconies. All accommodations feature onyx, stone and dark wood furnishings, with a colour palette evocative of the South Pacific’s landscapes, the brand’s signature MyBeds, Illy coffee machines, pillow menus and French bath products. This Sofitel has six outdoor swimming pools, a private beach with netted swim areas and its own seaside Laguna Bar, as well as nine more venues in which you can wine and dine.

The Ritz Carlton Dubai is located along the famous JBR Walk and 5-minutes away from the Dubai Marina. The Ritz Carlton offers 294 amazingly luxurious rooms and suites with sea views and private balconies. It offers first-class spa facilities to all of its guests and six outdoor swimming pools for relaxation and good times. You can enjoy themed meals in the hotel’s 9 restaurants, ranging from Asian to Mediterranean dining but also healthy cuisine provided by the Palm Grill on the beach.

The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert’s sister property, is a secluded, beachside affair. It also offers pool villas, but 32 rather than over a hundred and is just 15 minutes away via a free shuttle. The Bedouin influence remains, but with a coastal vibe (whites and blues reign over the decor), that’s particularly evident in the four-pavilion, sea-view spa. As this is a smaller resort, there’s just one restaurant, Shore House, but the hotel offers their version of breakfast in bed – a Balinese-style floating breakfast in pool. And private candlelit dinners on the beach can be arranged.

If you really want to escape the rat race, come to the ancient dunes of the Al Wadi Desert. An uber-luxury take on Bedouin living, the accommodation includes tent-style buildings and mud-brick villas (all of which have their own infinity pools). The settlement is on Al Wadi Nature Reserve, so expect to spy plenty of gazelles and antelope. And there’s an abundance of unusual excursions organised by The Ritz-Carlton – both for kids and adults. Farmhouse restaurant served produce from its own smokehouse and garden, plus there’s Kaheela for small plates and the Samar or Lobby Lounges for drinks and lighter bites. The spa has a hydrotherapy circuit, a rainforest experience and 10 regal pavilions.