For the best views of the world's largest aquarium, book an underwater suite.
From your first glimpse of the arabesque Royal Towers of Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, you've entered a new dimension of luxury. Everything is on a grand scale - 1,539 rooms and suites; 17 restaurants, bars, and lounges; and a 42-acre water park. It's all set on a palm tree-shaped island whose manmade limbs extend across the Persian Gulf.
With a private elevator, three bedrooms, and a dining table for 16, a 9,950-square-foot Bridge Suite belongs in the Arabian Nights. At 1,780 square feet, the underwater Lost Chambers suites are just as remarkable. Bedroom and bathroom look into the waters of the Ambassador Lagoon, home to 65,000 marine animals.
Dining at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai runs the gamut, with exceptional seafood choices. Two suggestions: Santi Santamaria's contemporary Catalan cuisine at Ossiano; and sushi and sashimi at Nobu. You'll also have many options at the sprawling Atlantis Spa and Fitness Center. Consider a Middle Eastern Aqua Cure, 150 minutes of aromatic pampering.