Raffles The Palm Dubai resort - in pictures

  • Palm trees and private beach views await guests checking into Raffles' first resort in the Middle East. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
    Palm trees and private beach views await guests checking into Raffles' first resort in the Middle East. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
  • The Cinq Mondes Spa is set over a sprawling 3,000 square metres
    The Cinq Mondes Spa is set over a sprawling 3,000 square metres
  • The ornate lobby at Raffles The Palm Dubai on Palm Jumeirah
    The ornate lobby at Raffles The Palm Dubai on Palm Jumeirah
  • Inside the gym at the five-star resort
    Inside the gym at the five-star resort
  • Inside the hammam in the Cinq Mondes Spa
    Inside the hammam in the Cinq Mondes Spa
  • The Raffles Club Lounge
    The Raffles Club Lounge
  • Treats at the Patisserie at Raffles The Palm Dubai
    Treats at the Patisserie at Raffles The Palm Dubai
  • Raffles Dubai The Palm is set amid 100,000 square metres of beachfront and landscaped grounds on the West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah
    Raffles Dubai The Palm is set amid 100,000 square metres of beachfront and landscaped grounds on the West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah
  • View of the gardens at Raffles The Palm Dubai
    View of the gardens at Raffles The Palm Dubai
  • The Raffles Royal Suite symbolises a love of embellished luxury
    The Raffles Royal Suite symbolises a love of embellished luxury
  • Four-bedroom private villas are available to book at Raffles The Palm Dubai, each of which has its own private pool and spa room
    Four-bedroom private villas are available to book at Raffles The Palm Dubai, each of which has its own private pool and spa room
  • The indoor swimming pool at Raffles The Palm Dubai is one of the largest in Dubai
    The indoor swimming pool at Raffles The Palm Dubai is one of the largest in Dubai
  • Le Jardin restaurant
    Le Jardin restaurant
  • Matagi restaurant at Raffles The Palm Dubai specialises in Itameshi cuisine
    Matagi restaurant at Raffles The Palm Dubai specialises in Itameshi cuisine
  • The main swimming pool at Raffles The Palm Dubai
    The main swimming pool at Raffles The Palm Dubai
  • Raffles The Palm Dubai is the first Raffles resort in the Middle East. Photo: Raffles Hotels & Resorts
    Raffles The Palm Dubai is the first Raffles resort in the Middle East. Photo: Raffles Hotels & Resorts
  • A private movie marathon is possible at the hotel's indoor cinema
    A private movie marathon is possible at the hotel's indoor cinema
  • The relaxation area at the Cinq Mondes Spa
    The relaxation area at the Cinq Mondes Spa
  • A room in the Raffles Royal Suite
    A room in the Raffles Royal Suite
  • A Duplex Suite at Raffles The Palm Dubai
    A Duplex Suite at Raffles The Palm Dubai
  • A bedroom in a Raffles Imperial Villa
    A bedroom in a Raffles Imperial Villa
  • Raffles The Palm Dubai offers a 500-metre private beach, a large swimming pool and a Cinq Mondes Spa
    Raffles The Palm Dubai offers a 500-metre private beach, a large swimming pool and a Cinq Mondes Spa
  • The yoga studio at Raffles The Palm Dubai offers a space to find your calm
    The yoga studio at Raffles The Palm Dubai offers a space to find your calm
  • A private deck in the Premium Club Terrace room at Raffles The Palm Dubai
    A private deck in the Premium Club Terrace room at Raffles The Palm Dubai