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With a stay at Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa in Dubai (Palm Jumeirah), you'll be 6 minutes by car from Aquaventure. This 5-star resort is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Jumeirah Beach and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Dubai Marina Mall.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Water lovers can head down to the private beach, or take a dip in one of the 4 indoor and 2 outdoor swimming pools. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge). If you'd like to spend the day shopping, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle.

Enjoy international cuisine at Manava, one of the resort's 7 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 6 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Dubai? This resort has facilities measuring 13149 square feet (1222 square meters), including a conference center. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 361 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms have private balconies. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.