Fodor's Expert Review Ritz-Carlton Dubai

The water is warm and the air is scented with frangipani at this Italianate low-rise beach-side resort, with the golden towers of Jumeirah Beach Residence hovering directly behind the sanctuary. It's a popular resort for weddings or young honeymooners; there are secluded pools and romantic restaurants aplenty, and rooms are large and plush with designer bathrooms with oval tubs. But families will also enjoy the added extras that traditionally come from Ritz Carlton hotels, including the kids' club, scavenger hunt pack and kids' pool (complete with a water slide). The resort fronts a private beach, and directly out the other side is The Walk, a vibrant restaurant and shopping strip.