J AT HERE SORT, DUBAI
JA BEACH HOTEL
Sitting on an 800m stretch of private beach and set within almost 250,000 acres of green space, this Dubai resort is a destination within itself. It comes with its own marina, golf course and academy, delightful dining venues and more than 40 indoor and outdoor activities shared between its hotels.
Enfolded within this beachside oasis is the JA Beach Hotel where you’ll enjoy sweeping sea views from your glass balcony, with palm-dotted gardens dipping down to the soft sand. Of the 25 bars and restaurants dotted through the resort, start with Sette, the exquisite Sicilian restaurant offering incredible vistas from the seventh floor.
By day, you can hone your skills at the tennis academy, join the family for mini golf, head out on a horse-riding excursion or hit the water for kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and wakeboarding.
Little ones will love the Just Splash splash park and splash pad and the Pirates and Mermaids kids’ clubs, and grown-ups can relax with therapeutic treatments at the Calm Spa.
JA PALM TREE COURT
The lush, beachside gardens of JA The Resort are the setting for this all-suite hotel, made up of stylish villas surrounded by gardens and water features just steps from the sand. With idyllic surroundings and elevated amenities, it makes the ideal romantic escape for couples and creates a relaxed environment for families.
Across the resort, you’ll have seven pools to choose from, with the Tamr Pool & Terrace exclusively for JA Palm Tree Court guests. Many more indulgent dining experiences await too, including the awardwinning Indian restaurant Kinara, by Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna, while south-east Asian specialties are on the menu at the elegant White Orchid restaurant.
Tennis, squash and badminton are joined by beach volleyball and horse riding on land, while the glistening waters offer sailing and snorkelling.
Golfers will love the championship nine-hole golf course, driving range, putting and pitching greens, and you can even opt for pro coaching at the Leadbetter Golf Academy Dubai.