Al Qasr means 'The Palace' and this hotel is the centre-piece of the Madinat Jumeirah resort. Designed in keeping with a Sheikh's summer residence, Al Qasr is approached via a tree-lined avenue, adorned with beautifully sculpted Arabian horses. Al Qasr is simply breathtaking - a tribute to age-old architectural styles surrounded by water, colourful canopies, ornate bridges and interwoven pathways.
The large guest rooms are exquisitely decorated in classic Arabian style, finished with dark wood and antique style furnishings. It really does feel like living in a palace. No fewer than nine restaurant serve everything from steaks and seafood to Spanish, Asian and Vegetarian cuisine, a further 15 restaurants are dotted across the wider resort. We recommend the sensational Friday brunch, which is set across the entire ground floor of the resort and includes exciting activities to divert the children.
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