Atlantis The Royal ranks 4th in The 50 Best Hotels 2026

Dubai’s Atlantis The Royal has achieved its highest ranking to date, climbing to No. 4 in The 50 Best Hotels 2026 list. The Palm Jumeirah resort also received the awards for Best Hotel in the Middle East and Best Beach Hotel.

Since debuting at No. 44 in 2023, the property has seen a steady ascent through the global rankings. It follows Rosewood Hong Kong, Capella Bangkok, and Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River in the top four positions. The resort features 795 rooms and suites, including 44 penthouses, and hosts several notable restaurants.

Dubai also secured a second entry in the global top 15, as Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab rose to No. 15. The yacht-shaped property, which opened in March 2025, improved five places from its debut ranking of No. 20. The 2026 rankings were announced in Paris on 15 September and are determined by votes from over 800 travel experts based on personal stays.