Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel

Hotels
Barcelo
8.8 (177 reviews)
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, 120015 , Dubai , AE

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Arcade/game room
No single-use plastic straws
Health club
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Nice amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality concerns
Long check-in process

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
Feedback regarding cleanliness indicates issues such as mould and old fixtures.
Service
9.66
Staff members were reported as friendly and accommodating, although some were overworked.
Location
9.7
The hotel's location is praised for proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
7.65
Rooms are described as tired and older, requiring modernization.
Amenities
8.68
Amenities like pools received mixed reviews, some described as damaged or dirty.
Value for Money
8.64
Priced lower than competitors, but the experience reflects its cheaper rate.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Breakfast was noted as chaotic but food quality was good.
Overall Experience
9.16
Mixed experiences overall; some staff standout positively despite negative experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 06:46

Property Description

Luxurious Spa and Recreation Amenities - Indulge in a relaxing massage or facial at the full-service spa, unwind at the private beach, or take a dip in the outdoor pool.

Dining and Entertainment Options - Enjoy international cuisine at the Great British Restaurant or sip on refreshing drinks at the poolside bar and 3 lounges. 24-hour room service is available for your convenience.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions - Explore nearby attractions like Palm Islands and Nakheel Mall, and take advantage of complimentary buffet breakfast and valet parking. Book your stay at Dukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel for a luxurious escape in Dubai.

Important information:

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DXB

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 177 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.66
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 9.16
M
Miguel partner
10
Pros:

Very nice and modern 5 star hotel. When my reservation was made I was given the option to add breakfast for $5US, it's definitely worth it. No self parking, only valet but it's free (not anymore if you tip the drivers which is a must anyway). Private beach and location at the Palm Jumeira in front of the mall and monorail is a plus.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
A
AJEYA family_with_children
10
Pros:

Excellent!

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
Z
Zadoo
4
Pros:

The only things redeeming about Dukes were the pool, multiple places to hang out (when checked out and the location)
The rooms and decor was so old fashioned, the bathroom had a smell with a broken toilet and a fridge opposite the toilet.
No sauna or steam room. The grounds had peeling paint all through. The lobby was poorly designed, always crowded because the front desk were super slow.
Thanks to patient concierges.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
A
AMER partner
6
Pros:

In the half board they did not have good food
Variety. In the breakfast they ask to pay coffee

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
M
Mohammad
10
Pros:

The whole staff was friendly and they catered to all our needs highly recommend this hotel. We had a wonderful time. Thank you for everything.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
D
D-wan family
10
Pros:

We stay across from the mall which is great if you like to shop. The hotel and beach was beautiful .

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
H
Hakan partner
8
Pros:

Loved the hotel location. Easy access to private beach. Hotel has a great indoor pool.
Staff was friendly and quite helpful in general.
Palm Jumeriah Mall is literally right in front of the Hotel.
Hotel is a little outdated, and there was a change of ownership during our stay.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
H
Hussein partner
4
Pros:

Only thing we liked about this hotel was the location was close to the palm jumeirah mall and the beach. Other than that, older design rooms and balcony does not overlook the beach as we expected. Won’t be staying here again. Staff was very friendly however.

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
T
teresa friends
10
Pros:

Staff members are very kind and caring, room service is very professional. Buffett breakfast has many selections and delicious.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
M
Marina family
10
Pros:

Everything is splended. We appreshiated by good work of the personal. Aspecilly at the restorante.

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
R
Ricky David partner
10
Pros:

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2025-09-01 via Nuitee
M
Mohammed
2
Not the experience we expected.
Pros:

We moved from the Anantara hotel to Dukes the palm as we heard a lot of goods things. We booked a room with breakfast for 3 days through hotel.com. When we arrived the hotel said they did not have this booking. A particular rude receptionist called Chris seemed to have a very poor attitude and didnt listen nor take our complaints seriously. Vikas and Asif were amazing and a credit to the industry and without their help my time on holiday would have been a mess. The pool is way to deep for children so you if you cant swim or have small kids there is a limited shallow end. Not a great experience and I wont be going again.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
P
Parvin family
10
Pros:

Was very family oriented hotel it’s our second there we really enjoy it the staff are amazing. Location is good

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
D
Dusko
10
Great Stay - Highly Recommend!
Pros:

Check-in was quick and easy, which set the tone for a smooth stay. The pool is absolutely amazing, and the rooms are wonderful – clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. I was especially impressed with the housekeeping team; they do an excellent job.

We did have a minor issue during our stay, reported to the front desk and it was resolved promptly and professionally. Great service all around!

The only downside was breakfast – it can get very busy. But with so many guests and lots of hungry people, it’s understandable.

Overall, a fantastic experience. Would definitely stay here again!

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
N
NAYMA family
10
Pros:

Great hotel, had a lovely stay here. Staff are super friendly and accommodating too.

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
Z
Zlatinka partner
10
Pros:

Staff members were very helpful and respectful

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
G
Grettel
10
Pros:

clean and the stuff were so nice as always. great service:)

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
P
Pamela partner
8
Pros:

Simply amazing, only bad thing was our shower would take forever to drain and had a weird smell but overall the hotel is stunning.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
S
Suzanne Tracey partner
10
Pros:

This was our second visit because we loved it so much the first time.
Amazing friendly staff in every touchpoint are a credit to the hotel.

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
M
Mark family
2
Pros:

Arrived about midnight. No q at reception but the hotel must use a very antiquated system. Every interaction with the computer took the poor check in staff ages. Check out took even longer. It literally took 7 mins of tapping to check out our two rooms….there were no incidentals or issues. That should’ve taken a minute at most! Therefore there is a sense of panic at all times at the desks. The poor poor staff!

Rooms were ok but tired. Lighting systems and switches in both rooms were temperamental and old.

The lift call touchscreen devices are ridiculously complex, it’s too easy to call the wrong floor and therefore create delays in the system. Just go back to a normal call button system.

Breakfast was a chaotic shambles. The food was good though. The poor staff are overworked.

Lazy river had mould at tide level all the way round. It felt grubby. The main pool and beach have an amazing view, although again, the pool was damaged and felt grubby.

The staff try hard but are disillusioned and they are too busy to provide genuine customer service. The ambiance in the hotel is not relaxing.

The hotel is cheaper than most and it shows. Not worth it. We moved after one night to the Fairmont Palm 200 metres along the road. Far superior in every way.

2025-08-06 via Nuitee