10/10
My favourite for short and long breaks
Dubai · head to head
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira vs One&Only The Palm Dubai
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Mandarin Oriental Jumeira is $24 a night less. They are 17.7 km apart.
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira
$819/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $96 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
One&Only The Palm Dubai
$843/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $102 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
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The honest take
One&Only The Palm is $812 a night with a 9.3 rating from 501 reviews, against Mandarin Oriental Jumeira at $888 with no guest rating shown and 87 reviews. The Palm property has a private beach and water park that the Jumeira hotel's listing doesn't mention, and it costs less. Unless you specifically want Jumeirah Road over Palm Jumeirah, book One&Only.
The look and the feel
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira sits on Jumeirah Road rather than the Palm, a low-slung resort built around five outdoor pools and a spa complex, with 256 rooms done in the brand's usual clean, pale, minimalist register of stone floors and dark wood accents. Tasca, the Portuguese restaurant, and a poolside bar give it a Mediterranean-leaning food identity rather than an Arabian-Gulf one. It reads as a quieter, more design-conscious property than a mega-resort, built for guests who want spa time and pool circuits over beach spectacle.
Guests who want a spa-and-pool retreat on the mainland, closer to the city, with a European restaurant identity.
One&Only The Palm Dubai
One&Only The Palm occupies a long stretch of private beach on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah, low Moorish-Mediterranean villas and pavilions set among palm gardens, arcaded walkways, and reflecting pools, in the style One&Only uses across its resorts of understated colonial-Arabian architecture rather than glass towers. The listing leans hard on the beach and garden setting as the main event, with a water park added for families. It's the more theatrical, resort-as-destination property, built for people who came to Dubai for the water and the loungers, not the city.
Couples and families who want a full beach resort experience on Palm Jumeirah with a water park thrown in.
The cheaper hotel here, One&Only The Palm, doesn't lack facilities relative to Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, it adds two - beach and water park - that the Jumeira property's list doesn't include, so there's no real sacrifice at the lower price.
One&Only The Palm's beachfront villa architecture and garden setting make it the more atmospheric place to actually be, though Mandarin Oriental's five-pool layout has its own quieter appeal for those who prefer stillness to spectacle.
The numbers
| Mandarin Oriental Jumeira | One&Only The Palm Dubai | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $819 | $843 |
| Guest rating | — | 9.3/10 |
| Reviews | 87 | 501 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 6 | 8 |
| Distance apart | 17.7 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Mandarin Oriental Jumeira has
Nothing on our list that One&Only The Palm Dubai lacks.
Only One&Only The Palm Dubai has
- Water park
- Beach
What guests actually say
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira
- excellent, attentive staff
- clean, spacious rooms
- great location by the beach
- some construction on one restaurant
“The place is sensational! the attention to the very small detail is incredible.”
One&Only The Palm Dubai
- friendly, well trained staff
- peaceful, relaxing atmosphere
“Peace and quiet, Place to relax and Friendly staff…”
Mandarin Oriental guests come away happier, praising specific standout staff and amenities in detail, while One&Only reviews are shorter and vaguer, mostly just calling everything perfect.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira
- Superior Double RoomRoom Only · free cancellation$819
- Superior King RoomRoom Only · free cancellation$819
- Superior Double RoomRoom Only$820
One&Only The Palm Dubai
- Palm Manor House Premier RoomBreakfast Included · free cancellation$872
- Room StandardBreakfast Included · free cancellation$902
- Premier RoomBreakfast Included · free cancellation$905
In guests' own words
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira
10/10
Top top top.
10/10
Excellent hotel. Very clean. Our room was spacious and beautiful. Staff cleaned room at least once a day and turned down bed 1-2 times. There was some construction on one of the restaurants so it wasn’t open but the Netsu was good if you like that style. Pool staff was great. Pool extremely clean. The Club lounge was my favorite, down the money to get access to it.
One&Only The Palm Dubai
10/10
Everything
Yes
10/10
“Wonderful”
Just perfect
Nothing
10/10
“Lovely place to stay and somewhere actually feels like your on holiday and just relax”
Peace and quiet, Place to relax and Friendly staff…
Clean and comfortable also well trained staff
About each
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira
Luxurious Spa Experience Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, offering massages, body treatments, and facials. The 5 outdoor swimming pools, sauna, and fitness center are perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation. Exceptional Recreational Amenities Enjoy a range of recreational amenities including a poolside restaurant, bar/lounge, and poolside bar. Stay…
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One&Only The Palm Dubai
Experience unparalleled luxury at One&Only The Palm, the #1 Resort in the Middle East as recognized by Condé Nast Traveller Reader’s Choice Awards 2024, where stunning coastal Beauty meets Dubai's vibrant urban energy. Private Beach Oasis Indulge in our pristine sandy beach and lush gardens that provide a serene escape from the bustling city, offering a…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Facilities, in full
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira
- Elevator
- Fitness facilities
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Full-service spa
- Wedding services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Snack bar/deli
- Playground on site
- Free self parking
- Free valet parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
One&Only The Palm Dubai
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
Where they are
Jumeira 1, Jumeirah Road, DubaiPalm Jumeirah
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