Atlantis Dubai achieves record 31...

Among 10 best integrated resorts globally, and best in Middle East

Atlantis Dubai has been recognised as one of the 10 best integrated resorts globally in Forbes Travel Guide 2025. Achieving a record 31 stars, it also becomes the top resort in the Middle East.

Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises. In its 2025 Star Awards. Atlantis The Royal earned a Five-Star rating for the second consecutive year, and Atlantis, The Palm earned a Four-Star rating for the fourth year.

To create the star ratings, FTG’s undercover inspectors pose as regular guests and then test hundreds of service aspects which account for 70% of a rating, with the remaining 30% made up by the quality of facilities. Inspectors stay a minimum of two nights and cover their own expenses. They evaluate properties based on 900 objective standards.

FTG launched its restaurant star rating in Dubai last year, and for the first time has awarded Five-Star ratings to just three restaurants in the city. These included Dinner by Heston Blumenthal Dubai at Atlantis The Royal; Ossiano at Atlantis, The Palm; and Jason Atherton’s Row on 45 at Grosvenor House, Dubai.

Underwater venue, Ossiano, has been recognised with multiple accolades in recent months, including taking fifth spot in the Middle East & North Africa’s (MENA) 50 Best Restaurants 2025 and securing the prestigious Art of Hospitality Award.

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal Dubai at Atlantis The Royal

Also at Atlantis Dubai, Seafire Steakhouse & Bar earned Four-Stars by Forbes, and Ariana’s Persian Kitchen received a Recommended rating.

AWAKEN Wellness at Atlantis The Royal and at Atlantis, The Palm both received a Four-Star rating.

"On behalf of Atlantis Dubai and Kerzner International, we are immensely proud to be recognised with a record-breaking 31 stars in the Forbes Travel Guide 2025, making us the most awarded resort in the Middle East and one of the top achieving resorts globally,” said Paul Baker, President of Atlantis.

“This achievement is a testament to our incredible team's dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment, who continuously strive to set new benchmarks in luxury hospitality. Achieving such a high ranking among all integrated resorts worldwide reaffirms our mission to deliver extraordinary hospitality in the Middle East and beyond.”

FTG says this year’s winners are the most geographically diverse yet, showcasing excellence across 90 countries, with Brunei, Finland, Montenegro and Romania making their debut appearances.

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