The Beach at Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

"Arranged around several lagoon pools and extending to a white sand beach, the Anantara is certainly one of Dubai's prettier resorts, and it caters well to both romancing couples and families with kids"

"A prime beachfront location includes infinity and lagoon-style swimming pools, tennis court, workout facilities and kids and teen clubs"

"Its large swimming pool is fringed by a white-sand beach and dining choices range from Australian to Vietnamese while the architectural style has a distinctly Thai flavour"

"Although the Ritz-Carlton along Jumeirah Beach is a perennial favorite among luxury-seekers, Palm Jumeirah is the new it destination in the area"

"Happily, the resort’s charms extend beyond this tropical sleight of hand with a host of facilities that make family stays here a doddle: with four supervised pools, a lifeguard-watched private beach, two tennis courts and free clubs for kids and teens, you may even find yourself missing the pitter-patter of little feet"

"Elsewhere there’s the bright, high-ceilinged Crescendo for breakfast and buffets — don’t miss the outdoor pancake station — and the Beach House, which offers seafood and Mediterranean cuisine on the shore"