in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Atlantis The Palm
Updated 1 July 2026
- Baby
- Toddler
- Kid
- Teen
Atlantis is the resort most children picture when you say Dubai: a giant pink palace on the Palm with an aquarium running through the middle of it and a waterpark attached to the back. The headline for parents is that Aquaventure and the Lost Chambers Aquarium come with your stay, which turns two expensive Dubai days into included ones. It is enormous, so expect real walking between your room, the beach and the slides, and expect the buffets and shops to be priced accordingly. Nothing else in the city delivers this much on-site entertainment, and the beach is genuinely good, wide and gently shelving. If you have one big splurge in you, this is the one they will still talk about next winter.
Our verdict
The single most kid-pleasing address in Dubai, and the included waterpark and aquarium soften the sticker shock more than people expect. Ask for a room in the wing nearest the waterpark if you have small children.
The rooms
Big, solid rooms across two wings, nearly all with sea or Palm views, plus larger suites that give children their own corner. Connecting rooms are easy to request and cots are standard, so a family of four or five fits without anyone sleeping on a folding bed.
At a glance
- Waterpark
- Aquaventure, included
- Aquarium
- Lost Chambers, on site
- Beach
- Private beach on the Palm
- Kids club
- Ages 3 to 12
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Aquaventure Waterpark access included for guests
- Lost Chambers Aquarium on site
- Long private beach on the Palm
- Kids club plus activities that suit teenagers
🗓️A day here with kids
- 7:30
Early breakfast
Beat the buffet rush and you get a table by the window without a wait.
- 9:30
Waterpark at opening
The first hour is the calmest, park the pushchair near the lazy river.
- 13:30
Room break out of the sun
Midday is brutal from May onwards, this is what the air conditioning is for.
- 17:30
Beach then a casual dinner
Sand toys out, then eat somewhere relaxed rather than at a signature restaurant.
Family things to do nearby
Aquaventure at opening
Head for the splash zones and the gentle rapids first, then let older kids queue for the big drops while the little ones stay shallow.
Lost Chambers Aquarium
Tunnels and tanks full of rays and sharks, and the obvious indoor plan when the afternoon heat peaks.
Beach hour before dinner
The sand in front of the resort is soft and the water calm, ideal for a last paddle at golden hour with the skyline behind you.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Cots, high chairs and a calm shallow shoreline, though the distances inside the resort mean plenty of pushchair time.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
Splash zones and shallow pools are perfect at this age, and the aquarium rescues the hottest afternoons.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
This is the sweet spot: slides, rays, fish tunnels and a kids club, all without leaving the property.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Big-drop slides, watersports and the freedom to move between pools keep teenagers genuinely happy here.
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Parents also ask
Is the waterpark really included?
Yes, hotel guests get access to Aquaventure for the length of the stay, and aquarium access is normally included too. Confirm what your specific rate covers when you book.
Is it too big for toddlers?
It is a long resort. Ask for a room on the beach or waterpark side and plan on using the pushchair for internal walks, and it works fine.
Can we get connecting rooms?
Connecting rooms are standard in Dubai and common here, but they are allocated on arrival, so request them at booking and again a few days before you fly.
What about fussy eaters?
The buffets are enormous and always include plain pasta, rice and fruit, so even cautious eaters find something. The casual outlets cost far less than the signature restaurants.
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