first family trip to Dubai...first time in Dubai as a matter of fact!...
The Hilton Palm Dubai is highly recommended. We can't compare to other hotels in Dubai, but it was superb.
Based at the "foot" of the palm, it was ideally located on West Beach - a lovely, vibrant but not overly-busy location full of laid-back beach front, family-friendly bars - and only 10 mins from JBR, the Marina and Atlantis by taxi or Uber. Burj Khalif and Malls are further out, but same for anyone staying in Marina/JBR area.
The hotel is immaculate, light and spacey - open areas are not overcrowded, including the pool and beach areas. The pool area has plenty of sunbeds and is ideal for families.
We ate in only three of many restaurants during our visit, but only because we liked them! Mowsem, Trader Vic's and Claw BBQ. All are typically buffet style, and food choices are plentiful, and quality is excellent.
We ate Christmas lunch in Mowsem. A little too formal but that was already clear in the pre-booking process, so our choice or completely. It didn't disappoint though, and we'd recommend for anyone spending Christmas in Dubai looking for a lunch with family-friendly entertainment.
Our room was a Premium Double with Sea View and balcony on the 4th floor. It was spacious and views of the harbour were great.
Well recommended for families or couples, and we'll definitely be returning. Thank you Hilton Palm Dubai for making our first visit a great experience.