First-look pictures: Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah opens in Dubai - in pictures

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