Is it better to stay in downtown Dubai or the Palm?

Downtown is Dubai as seen on TV and, for many people, the best area to stay in Dubai. With some of the tallest skyscrapers, including the Burj Khalifa, the most luxurious shops, fancy boulevards, and the most glamorous clubs and fine-dining restaurants, Downtown is the reason why Dubai is famous.



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The Palm – Best location to stay in Dubai for couples & luxury. The Palm is arguably the best location to stay in Dubai for couples. Here is where you'll find the most luxury, sought-after hotels in the city, including the Atlantis, the Waldorf Astoria and the Fairmont.

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The Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk is a walkway hugging the coastline behind Atlantis, The Palm and built over the rocks of the Palm's breakwater. Stretching for 11km and spreading six metres wide, it is dotted with several dozen food trucks, refreshment stands and souvenir vendors.

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Dubai is often said to be a very car-focused city but much of it is extremely walkable, helped by the fact that the city is almost completely flat.

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This iconic man-made island is a magnet for those seeking the epitome of luxury living. With its roster of five-star luxury hotels, the Palm Jumeirah Monorail, and The View at The Palm, this island is a treasure trove of architectural marvels and adventures.

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The Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk is a walkway hugging the coastline behind Atlantis, The Palm and built over the rocks of the Palm's breakwater. Stretching for 11km and spreading six metres wide, it is dotted with several dozen food trucks, refreshment stands and souvenir vendors.

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While most of the beach is free and open to the public, some parts are used by the hotels within JBR, so you must be a guest – or have purchased a beach day pass – to sunbathe there.

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Built from reclaimed land in a series of artificial archipelagos, Palm Jumeirah is shaped like a palm tree when viewed from above. The unique island is home to some of Dubai's top luxury resorts, including Atlantis, The Palm, FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, One&Only The Palm and many more.

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Is Dubai Expensive? Yes. Dubai came in at number 31 in a 2022 Mercer survey ranking the cities with the highest cost of living in the world. However, Dubai is still more affordable than other famously expensive cities like Singapore, London and New York City.

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