Raffles The Palm Dubai, formerly known as Emerald Palace Kempinski, is a luxury hotel on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah island, featuring opulent interiors and lavish amenities
1. Inspired by opulent, historic palaces
The hotel’s interiors – think red velvet, hand-painted 24-karat gold leaf accents and ornate designs – are a step into the regal world of a European king.
Thousands of glittering chandeliers illuminate the interiors, while the hotel’s grand architecture draws inspiration from European palaces.
This grandeur continues into the rooms, where you can even stir your tea with a genuine silver spoon. For true indulgence, the hotel’s private villas offer spacious accommodation, dedicated services and direct access to the beach.
2. A 3,000m² spa that pulls out all the stops
With lantern-lit hallways and candle-framed alcoves, Raffles The Palm Dubai’s Cinq Mondes Spa is certainly spacious, yet feels extremely private.
Treatments draw inspiration from different parts of the world, with massages, facials and body rituals designed around traditional wellness practices. The spa also features 23 treatment rooms, two private spa suites, traditional hammams and an indoor swimming pool.
For guests planning regular wellness sessions, Raffles Spa & Wellness Membership offers access to the hotel’s spa, pool and beach facilities, alongside discounts on selected treatments, fitness programmes and dining
3. One of Palm Jumeirah's largest indoor pools
While the hotel offers several ways to unwind, including a fitness centre, private beach and outdoor swimming pool, guests can also enjoy its 25-metre indoor pool, one of the largest on Palm Jumeirah, framed by private alcoves and hanging lanterns.
4. Fine dining and an award-winning afternoon tea
Raffles The Palm Dubai offers several dining experiences, including modern Japanese cuisine at Matagi and Southern Italian specialities at Piatti by the Beach. Le Jardin serves international dishes overlooking the hotel’s gardens.
For afternoon tea, Blüthner Hall’s Grand Palaces Afternoon Tea was highly commended at the What’s On Dubai Awards 2026. Guests can enjoy an assortment of sandwiches, pastries and cakes accompanied by live piano music in the hotel’s grand lobby lounge.
5. Palatial luxury on Palm Jumeirah
Costing US$700m to build, the hotel was incredibly pricy to create, reflecting the scale of its palatial design and lavish interiors.
Today, Raffles The Palm Dubai continues to offer luxury accommodation, including spacious rooms, suites and private villas, complemented by personalised hospitality and access to its beachfront facilities.
For more information, visit Raffles The Palm Dubai.
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This article was originally published in the March 2019 issue of SilverKris magazine and updated on 26 October 2026 to reflect the hotel’s name change and current website.
Additional reporting: Syed Zulfadhli
