Jumeirah Zabeel Saray review: live like a sultan on Dubai’s glitzy Palm

You may never want to leave this stunning Ottoman-inspired resort

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is located on the West Crescent of the Palm
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is located on the West Crescent of the Palm
(Image credit: Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts)

Over the past 20 years or so, millions of words have been written about how Dubai has transformed from a small fishing village to a skyscraper-filled metropolis. The construction boom in the emirate has seen the rise of many impressive structures, including the world’s tallest building and largest Ferris wheel, plus many huge shopping centres, one of which has an indoor ski slope.

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Mike Starling is the former digital features editor at The Week. He started his career in 2001 in Gloucestershire as a sports reporter and sub-editor and has held various roles as a writer and editor at news, travel and B2B publications. He has spoken at a number of sports business conferences and also worked as a consultant creating sports travel content for tourism boards. International experience includes spells living and working in Dubai, UAE; Brisbane, Australia; and Beirut, Lebanon.