Honest review
If you are coming to Dubai as a large family, start your shortlist with this address: Kempinski on the Palm has apartments with two, three and four bedrooms — a rare format that settles the main question of a family trip, the accommodation.
The resort doesn't make you choose between beach and city either. The private beach is 250 metres of golden sand with a panoramic view of the Dubai skyline; Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa are easy to reach, and at Jumeirah Beach Residence you can sit in lively cafes and stroll along the sea.
The style is European, with a nod to 18th-century palaces; the standard is confirmed by awards.
The Cinq Mondes spa helps you recover from Dubai itineraries — poolside rituals and in-room treatments.
The airport is 35 km away, around 35 minutes. A sensible choice for a family trip where everyone needs their own bedroom — and everyone together needs the sea and the city.
