One&Only Royal Mirage

Situated on a private beach in Dubai and offering luxurious leisure facilities, One&Only Royal Mirage is a five-star tranquil haven. With an array of entertainment facilities, a childcare centre, shopping facilities and restaurants, The Palace Hotel is the perfect environment for five-star deluxe rest and relaxation. The Residence & Spa and the Arabian Court offer private residences with the finest dining and magnificent sea views along with an elite spa that further enhances the experience.

It was in 1997 that for the first time regional architecture was used in a hospitality context. We found a way to incorporate it into the design of The Palace of the One and Only Royal Mirage. This marked our foray into the Middle East market.

Arranged into three distinct environments – The Palace, Arabian Court and Residence & Spa but complementing each other, the resort conjures the legends of old Arabia juxtaposed with
the modern backdrop of the spectacular Dubai Marina skyline, effortlessly encompassing the traditional with the contemporary.

Drawing on the rich traditions of the region, One&Only Royal Mirage brings to life the myths of old Arabia through its architecture and design – a melody of intricate arches, domes and towers interspersed by courtyards and rich green lawns. The name ‘Royal Mirage’ comes from the age-old Arabic fable of an expedition to find the remains of the famed Palace of the Royal Mirage beneath the shifting sands of ancient Dubai. History tells the tale of a group of young Bedouins and their herd of camels, who took shelter from a fierce sandstorm for three days in a spectacular fortress, which was then lost in the desert. It was believed that one day, the fortress would rise again from the sands in all its glory, and once again travellers would arrive at its mighty gates.

There is another story of how a little girl, Nina and her father (who was part of an archeological team) find an opulent Arabian court and residences from an earlier time under the sands very next to the Palace. At that time, the hotel sent out regular press releases in the form of post cards from Nina. Her letters included updates on the findings. Nina now is the Indian restaurant in the Arabian Court.