A Five-Star Neoclassical Italian Palace on the Shores of Dubai Creek
Palazzo Versace Dubai is one of the most distinctive luxury hotels in the world, a five-star property that fuses the grandeur of a 16th-century Italian palace with subtle Arabian architectural influences and the unmistakable aesthetic of the Versace fashion house. Opened in November 2016, the hotel spans 130,000 square metres along the Jaddaf Waterfront in the Culture Village district, sitting directly on the shores of the historic Dubai Creek.
Every single piece of furniture, fabric, mosaic, and decorative element across the entire property, from the 215 rooms and suites to the public spaces, pools, and restaurants, has been custom-designed and hand-crafted exclusively for this hotel by the House of Versace, making it one of the few hotels in the world where the entire guest experience is a literal expression of a fashion brand’s identity.
Arrival at Palazzo Versace is an experience in itself. The guests will be received into the beautiful Pietra di Fiume designs that are complemented by the classic Medusa themes and the Greek-inspired interior design, which is a signature feature of Versace. Every hallway is decorated with high ceilings, intricate frescoes, marble flooring, mosaic works of art, and exquisite fabric interiors. The serene landscaped gardens, lagoons, and ponds around the hotel provide an environment of peace amidst the hustle and bustle of Dubai. The property also houses 169 branded Versace residences alongside the hotel itself.
The hotel’s 215 rooms and suites are divided across nine categories, each a masterwork of Italian design. The entry category Deluxe Versace Rooms are spacious at 50 square metres, furnished with the Versace Home Collection in a palette of turquoise, blue, beige, gold, and salmon, with parquet flooring, hand-painted boiseries, and silk furnishings.
Premier Versace Rooms on higher floors offer Dubai Creek views from private balconies or terraces. Premier Versace Club Rooms give access to the Executive Lounge, which provides personalised check-in and check-out, continental buffet breakfast from 7am to 10:30am, afternoon tea from 3pm to 5pm, happy hour with selected beverages and snacks from 6pm to 8pm, complimentary coffee and tea through the day, 24-hour butler service, complimentary pressing for two garments per stay, and complimentary local calls.
Junior Suites, Grand Suites, and Signature Suites step up in size and view, with the Signature Suite and the Imperial Suite offering complimentary return airport transfers to and from Dubai International Airport. The Grand Suite measures 214 square metres with sweeping skyline views and a generous living area, while the Imperial Suite, located on the highest floor of the hotel with 1,200 square metres and 180-degree views of Dubai Creek, is the most expansive and opulent accommodation in the property.
All rooms are fitted with marble bathrooms featuring handcrafted mosaic tiling, Carrara marble, twin vanity units, jetted bathtubs, monsoon rainforest showers, gold-plated fixtures, and complimentary Versace toiletries. Every bed is dressed in Frette Italian sheets, and all rooms include a minibar, LED television, complimentary wired and wireless Wi-Fi, in-room safe, tea and coffee facilities, and 24-hour room service.
Palazzo Versace Dubai has nine restaurants and bars, each designed with its own al fresco terrace, a nod to the Italian palazzo tradition where the inner courtyard was the social heart of the building. Vanitas is the hotel’s signature fine dining Italian restaurant, set against charming interiors of classic painted frescoes and sumptuous red velvet seating, with views of the Dubai Creek.
The kitchen uses herbs freshly picked from the hotel’s own garden alongside specially imported Italian produce, and the restaurant is open daily for dinner from 6pm to 11pm. Children under six are not permitted. Giardino is the main all-day dining restaurant, inspired by the jungle motif of the Versace wallpaper collection, with vibrant green and ivory interiors, terrazzo marble floors, and columns that create a lush indoor-outdoor atmosphere.
It serves a daily breakfast buffet, priced at AED 200 for adults and AED 100 for children up to 11, and themed dinner buffets on selected evenings including an Arabic night every Friday from 6:30pm to 11pm with an oud player and a Saturday Into the Jungle Brunch from 1pm to 4pm featuring live entertainment, a magician, and kids’ activities, priced from AED 350 to AED 810 depending on beverage package. Enigma is the hotel’s evolutionary restaurant, currently presenting its Taste of Persia concept, offering both indoor and outdoor seating with pool views, and featuring a signature Golden Journey set menu incorporating 24-karat gold into select dishes. Mosaico is the all-day lobby lounge set at the very heart of the hotel, personally reflecting Gianni Versace’s ornate compositions with panoramic creek and pool views.
It is the venue for the hotel’s celebrated afternoon high tea, the Sundowners buy-one-get-one happy hour, and light bites through the day, and guests consistently praise it for its golden cappuccino and the occasional live opera singer performance. Amalfi is a poolside restaurant and bar at the West Pool, offering traditional Mediterranean cuisine, healthy salads, and wood-fired pizzas in a family-friendly al fresco setting.
La Piscina is the adults-only poolside experience at the East Pool, serving chilled soups, sushi, and signature cocktails with lounge music, and running daily themed events including Rosé Mondays and Waves and Raves Saturdays. Gazebo is a relaxed outdoor shisha lounge in the East Wing, offering Mediterranean flavours and a curated selection of shisha blends including signature Palazzo Versace mixes.
Q’s Bar and Lounge, named for and inspired by Quincy Jones, is the hotel’s award-winning live entertainment bar, recognised as Dubai’s Best Live Music Bar, and is the go-to venue for evening entertainment, live DJ sets, and cocktails. La Vita is a storytelling cocktail bar where Italian elegance meets Dubai energy, serving creative cocktails in a sophisticated lounge setting.
The SPA at Palazzo Versace Dubai spans almost 1,000 square metres and is located on the ground floor of the West Wing. Its interiors are finished in Granito Nero Assoluto marble floors, grey degrade mosaics, and white birch wood walls with mother-of-pearl details, with turquoise mosaic plunge pools decorated with sea-world motifs.
The spa has seven luxurious treatment rooms, one exclusive spa suite with a private Jacuzzi, monsoon rain shower, and full changing facilities, a nail studio, and two Moroccan hammam sanctuaries. Both the ladies and gentlemen’s relaxation areas have their own plunge pools, steam rooms, and saunas. Treatments include result-driven facials, luxury holistic massages, softening and energising body treatments, and the traditional Moroccan hammam using premium products from luxury brands sourced globally. The spa is open daily from 11am to 11pm and operates on a reservation-only basis.
The fitness centre at Palazzo Versace is equipped with cutting-edge cardio and strength training machines by TechnoGym, and swimming classes are available for guests who wish to make use of the three outdoor pools. The three pools, known as the East Pool, the Central Pool, and the West Pool, are each decorated with vibrant mosaic tiles and surrounded by palm trees and tropical landscaping.
The East Pool is adults-only and home to La Piscina’s lifestyle dining, the Central Pool is the main resort pool set amid the hotel gardens, and the West Pool is a family-friendly option adjacent to the Amalfi restaurant.
The Kids Club at Palazzo Versace offers a main play area with table games, arts and crafts, console games, and movies, along with a stylish nap area for younger children. It is complimentary for hotel guests for up to two hours and is also available to guests dining at the hotel’s restaurants, bars, or visiting the spa, again for up to two hours.
The Flower Shop within the hotel can arrange bespoke floral arrangements for birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons, and special occasions. The hotel’s concierge is ready to provide transport around the city and outside as well. The service charges AED 300 per car one way and provides free return transfers from the airport for guests who book Signature or Imperial Suite.
If you are looking for wedding venues and other special occasions in Dubai, this Dubai hotel will suit you perfectly because it is known for its garden venue and stunning view of the creek which is often used by photographers for their pictures. The hotel offers personalised event planning and has hosted high-profile private celebrations, fashion events, and corporate dinners.
A 24-hour business centre is available for business travellers, along with a gift shop and boutique on the property. Other services include free self-parking, valet parking, shuttle bus service, a salon, a coffee shop, a bridal suite, and a lost and found service managed by a dedicated team. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is at 12pm. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and a refundable damage deposit of AED 2,000 is collected at check-in by credit card.
Palazzo Versace Dubai is located just 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport and approximately 8 minutes from Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, Dubai International Financial Centre, and Dubai Mall. Dubai Festival City Mall is four minutes away, Dubai Tennis Stadium is five minutes away, and Dubai Creek is 5.3 km from the property.
- Address: Palazzo Versace Dubai, Culture Village, Jaddaf Waterfront, Dubai, UAE
- Phone: +971 4 556 8000
- Spa Enquiries: +971 4 556 8750
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