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The rooms are spacious and have ocean-inspired decor and plenty of natural light
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Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah has opened on Dubai's Palm West Beach. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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It's the first Marriott Resort in the UAE
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Italian treats are on offer at Gelateria by Cucina
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It is one of five food and drink venues open
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Little ones have their own children's club with indoor and outdoor play areas, a pool, games room and planned activities and events
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Views over the sea and Ain Dubai
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Elevated dining is available at Myama Pool Bar & Lounge
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The fully equipped 24-hour gym
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Rates at the beachside resort start from Dh1,500 per night
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All 600-plus rooms have a balcony with a sea view
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There will be 10 restaurants and bars in total when the resort is fully open
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The resort is the 50th property to join the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio in Dubai
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The hotel has a focus on leisure guests
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The sprawling lobby at Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, the newest hotel to open at Dubai's Palm West Beach
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Day beds and loungers surround the hotel swimming pool
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The family-friendly property is spread over 7,000 square metres
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All-day dining restaurant Levantera serves a menu inspired by the Mediterranean
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The swimming pool is one of the longest on Palm West Beach
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Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah hotel opens December 15
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Bathrooms are spacious and well-designed
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Every room and suite at the property has at least one private balcony that offers sea views
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The rooms are spacious and have ocean-inspired decor and plenty of natural light
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Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah has opened on Dubai's Palm West Beach. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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It's the first Marriott Resort in the UAE
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Italian treats are on offer at Gelateria by Cucina
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It is one of five food and drink venues open
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Little ones have their own children's club with indoor and outdoor play areas, a pool, games room and planned activities and events
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Views over the sea and Ain Dubai
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Elevated dining is available at Myama Pool Bar & Lounge
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The fully equipped 24-hour gym
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Rates at the beachside resort start from Dh1,500 per night
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All 600-plus rooms have a balcony with a sea view
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There will be 10 restaurants and bars in total when the resort is fully open
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The resort is the 50th property to join the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio in Dubai
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The hotel has a focus on leisure guests
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The sprawling lobby at Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, the newest hotel to open at Dubai's Palm West Beach
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Day beds and loungers surround the hotel swimming pool
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The family-friendly property is spread over 7,000 square metres
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All-day dining restaurant Levantera serves a menu inspired by the Mediterranean
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The swimming pool is one of the longest on Palm West Beach
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Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah hotel opens December 15
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Bathrooms are spacious and well-designed
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Every room and suite at the property has at least one private balcony that offers sea views
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The rooms are spacious and have ocean-inspired decor and plenty of natural light
Exclusive first look: The UAE's first Marriott Resort opens in Dubai
Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah on Palm West Beach has more than 600 rooms, all of which come with balconies and Arabian Gulf views
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15 December, 2022
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