Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

Offering the only over water villas in the Middle East, this 293-room Thai-inspired oasis is located on the eastern crescent of Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah. Expect to be transported by tuk tuk through the cerulean lagoon-laden property. For those guests who may tire of the hotel's Far East-inspired sensibility and pine instead for a true slice of the area's culture, the concierge will gladly arrange a day trip for a more 'authentic' Dubai heritage experience, such as a pearl-diving excursion.