Cheval Maison – The Palm Dubai

The apartment options range from one-bedroom apartments up to three-bedroom apartments, and on the 10th floor there is a three-bedroom penthouse. The apartments page lists the Superior One-Bedroom (suitable for couples and solo travellers), the Luxury One-Bedroom (with a balcony) and the Deluxe One-Bedroom (with a balcony and a separate study). The apartment sizes are not detailed in the pages we loaded, so we will confirm apartment size and occupancy with you when you book.

The complex has a rooftop pool, a private gym for guests and a ground-floor restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and drinks throughout the day. You can also order drinks by the pool. There is also access to the beach, for a fee. The front desk is staffed 24 hours and helps with restaurant bookings, deliveries and transfers.

Palm Jumeirah Mall is 50 metres away, a few minutes' walk, and inside it is a monorail station that connects to other attractions on the Palm. The Aquaventure water park is 5 km away, Dubai Marina 7.5 km, and Ski Dubai 10 km. Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall are 21 km away, so getting there relies on a taxi.

The drawbacks: this is not a hotel, so it doesn't have the range of restaurants, pools and leisure services of a big resort on the Palm. The distance to Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and the aquarium is 21 km. Beach access is for a fee. It suits families and anyone who wants a long stay with a kitchen, and less those looking for a resort holiday with a kids' club and a spa.