Hotels & Resorts in Dubai & the Emirates

At Virgin Holidays Cruises we offer passengers the choice of two fabulous Resorts - the 5 Star luxury Atlantis, The Palm, and in Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa, the 4 Star all inclusive Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort for the ultimate stay & cruise holiday.

Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa

A self contained 5 Star all inclusive resort suitable for families and couples who want to relax.

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Atlantis, The Palm

World famous for its water park, there's something for everyone at the 5 Star luxury hotel Atlantis, The Palm.

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Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa - 5 Star

All Inclusive Resort

Distinctly Arabesque in style, the design is sumptuously magical with rich, earthy colours, romantically dimmed lanterns and exotic furnishings. It also boasts an unrivalled location in a private bay offering 1.5 kilometers of beautiful sandy beach. For those in need of pampering, there are fantastic spa facilities including a traditional Turkish Hammam bath and 9 treatment rooms.

There are also 6 wonderful swimming pools to choose from, a fully equipped fitness centre and water sports in abundance. If you feel like exploring, there are dune safari's to tempt you and trips to the breathtaking Musandam Fjords in a traditional Dhow boat. Guests will also have full access to all the facilities at neighbouring Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Villas, including an additional 3 pools.

Food and Drink

• Maarid (International buffet; open for breakfast and dinner)
• Passage to Asia (Asian á la carte cuisine with Sushi bar; open for dinner)
• Pura Vida (South American Churascaria, Argentinian wines, Mojito and Caipirinhas; open for dinner)
• Al Bahar (Beach restaurant with barbecue lunch, á la carte snacks; seafood dinner)
• Esprit Bar (Sports bar in the evening, serving speciality cocktails with live bands/ DJ's through the night)

Entertainment and Activities

• 2 freeform, temperature-controlled swimming pools
• Spa with 9 treatment rooms
• Sauna
• Jacuzzi
• Turkish Hammam bath
• Fitness and aerobic and relaxation rooms
• Waterskiing
• Windsurfing
• Snorkeling
• Beach volleyball
• Kids Club
• Shopping Arcade

Rooms

324 Sea facing rooms, All with air-conditioning, LCD flatscreen TV, telephone, tea/coffee maker, mini-bar, safe, alarm/clock radio, iron and board, and hairdryer.

• Garden Terrace Rooms - are on the ground floor, have a terrace and access to the pool and gardens.
• Deluxe Sea View Rooms - are on higher floors with a balcony.
• Family Garden View and Deluxe Family Sea View Rooms - are slightly larger, sleeping max 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Atlantis, The Palm - 5 Star

Bed & Breakfast Hotel

Wow - the legend of Atlantis is coming to Arabia, and it more than lives up to the myth. This lavish marine-themed resort combines the height of luxury with incredible, unique attractions that will keep you and the kids awe-struck from the first day of your holiday right through to the last!

The huge Ambassador Lagoon is a definite highlight, containing over 65,000 fish and marine life, including schools of shark, manta ray and battalions of brightly coloured fish. Wander through the passageways and tunnels of the Lost Chamber at leisure, marvelling at uninterrupted underwater views of the ruined streets and boulevards of Atlantis.

Another incredible attraction is Aquaventure, the region's biggest water park with fantastic thrill rides, water cascades, slides and river-ride action. As a guest, it's completely FREE of charge and therefore not to be missed! Our Exclusive Virgin Holidays Concierge Lounge is another Atlantis treasure! With its iPods, PlayStations and laptops, it's a great place to listen to music, play a few games, pick up emails and find out the best things to see and do in the local region from our ever friendly Virgin team.

Food and Drink

• Ossiano (fine dining and tapas)
• Nobu (Cutting edge Japanese style with American influence)
• Rostang (from famous French chef Michael Rostang)
• Ronda Locatelli (from celebrity Italian chef Giorgio Locatelli)
• Plato's (Themed around oriental teas and coffees offering a wide range of pastries)
• Kaleidoscope (Mediterranean cuisine suitable for families)
• Saffron (International and Asian inspired cuisine)
• The Edge (Outdoor bars and grills with poolside service)
• The Shore (Located on the beachside offers lunch and snack options)
• Shark Bites (at Aquaventure, offers classics such as burgers, salads, sandwiches, and traditional Arabian food)
• Splashers and Waves (A variety of kiosks serving a range of healthy and traditional snacks)
• Seafire Steakhouse (New York style serving the finest cuts of beef)
• Levantine (Authentic 2 storey Lebanese dining experience)
• Nasimi Beach (The Ultimate fusion of entertainment and fashion with great bars and quality dining)

Entertainment and Activities

• Aquaventure
• Dolphin Bay
• The Lost Chambers
• Shuiqi Spa
• Beaches and Pools
• Shopping
• Sanctuary Nightclub
• Tennis Courts
• Kids Club
• Club Rush
• Helicopter Service

Rooms

1,539 generously proportioned rooms including 166 suites in 2 towers. Deluxe and Atlantis Rooms all offer fantastic vistas, whatever the level, whether staying in the East or West Tower of the main Royal Towers. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar, safe, iron and board, and hairdryer. Deluxe Rooms are located on the lower floors. Rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping max 2 adults and 2 children. Atlantis Rooms are located on the higher floors and offer enhanced ocean views.

• Deluxe Rooms - located on the lower floors.
• Atlantis Rooms - located on the higher floors and offer enhanced ocean views.

Hilton Abu Dhabi - 4 Star

Bed & Breakfast

Overlooking its own private beach, and only 10 minutes from the city centre with its variety of attractions, the Hilton Abu Dhabi offers an almost endless range of amenities to tempt you. There are 13 restaurants and bars to choose from and live music at the Jazz Bar. There are also 3 swimming pools, your own private beach to lay and play on, and one of the region's best spas.

Food and Drink

• Mawal Restaurant (Lebanese cuisine)
• Casco's (International cuisine for lunch and dinner)
• The Jazz Bar (Dinner and cocktails with live music)
• Vienna Plaza (Austrian style coffee house)
• La Terrazza (International cuisine)
• Toki (Modern and traditional Japanese cuisine)
• Hemingways (Tex-Mex restaurant)
• Royal Orchid (Thai and Chinese)
• Escape Restaurant (Light snacks and fresh juices)

Entertainment and Activities

• Lounge club
• 3 Swimming pools
• 2 Giant waterslides
• Kids playground
• Fitness centre
• 2 tennis courts
• Spa
• Kids club
• Babysitting
• Laundry/dry cleaning service
• Hair salon

Rooms

327 rooms spread over 10 floors, all with air-conditioning, satellite television, Internet access, telephone, mini bar, safe iron and board and hairdryer.

• Rooms available with one King sized bed or 2 doubles.