Spacious Views
Apartments are spacious and can overlook the pool, sea and Dubai Marina.
Anantara North Residence
Palm Jumeirah
Anantara North Residence is a spacious hotel residence in Palm Jumeirah, with apartments overlooking the sea, pool or Dubai Marina. Guests can use the resort’s lagoons and private beach, while restaurants such as Mekong give longer stays an easy on-site dining option.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
434 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Lagoon Swimming
The lagoons are open around the clock, with water temperature adjusted for the season.
Private Beach
The residence gives guests access to a private beach with calm, wave-free swimming.
Family Support
The kids club babysitters were praised for helping parents enjoy their trip with young children.
Mekong Dining
Mekong was described as one of the reviewer’s best Dubai dining experiences, with excellent food and service.
Helpful Service
Several reviews describe responsive staff and timely help when residence issues were raised.
Large Breakfast
Breakfast has a notably broad selection, with smooth coffee mentioned as a highlight.
Tips for a Better Visit
Inspect First. If you notice a mold smell, contact reception immediately and request a room inspection rather than air freshener alone.
Ask About Noise. Before a long stay, ask about renovation work and room soundproofing, as drilling and corridor noise were reported.
Check Kitchens. For apartment-style stays, check the kitchen and workspace: some reviewers found both uncomfortably small.
Use The Lagoon. The lagoon is available 24/7, and one review says its water temperature adapts to summer and winter conditions.
Confirm Management. Confirm who manages your apartment when booking, since some residences are private properties rented separately from the hotel.
Plan Transport. Allow for taxi journeys when heading out, as one guest found the residence remote from most destinations.
Plan the visit
Practical details
45J3+M5C - Unnamed Road
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Mekong Restaurant
Mekong received especially strong praise for its food, drinks and service, including an anniversary dinner review.
The Beach Restaurant
The Beach Restaurant was praised for its food, while its view was described as a standout feature.
The Spa at Anantara
The spa was noted for excellent treatments and gender-separated wet spa areas.
Common Concerns
Cleanliness Issues
Recent reviews report stained sofas, dusty carpets, dirty rooms and inconsistent housekeeping.
Mold Smell
Two reported stays described strong mold smells in lagoon-access rooms, including one allergic reaction.
Noise Problems
Noise has been linked to crowded pools, loud corridors, neighboring cooking odors and poor room soundproofing.
Maintenance Work
One long-stay guest reported drilling and hammering most mornings, making rest difficult.
Older Tiles
A review reported cracked and crooked tiles around the pool area and a resort that looked dated.
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The Bottom Line
Anantara North Residence is a Palm Jumeirah hotel residence built around spacious apartments, lagoon pools and a private beach. It suits guests who want resort facilities with more room than a standard hotel stay; some apartments have views across the pool, sea or Dubai Marina. The lagoons are open 24/7, and one long-term guest said the water temperature adjusts for summer and winter.
Food is a genuine strength in the more positive reviews. Mekong was called one of the reviewer’s best Dubai meals, while breakfast was praised for its unusually wide selection and smooth coffee. The resort also has a spa, activities and access to the wider hotel facilities.
Families may value the kids club babysitting service, which reviewers said gave parents time to enjoy the trip. There is a sizeable quality gap across the reviews. Alongside reports of beautiful, peaceful apartments are recent complaints about mold smells, stained sofas, dusty carpets and inconsistent housekeeping.
Noise is another risk: guests have mentioned loud pool areas, echoing corridors, weak door soundproofing and morning drilling. Ask about the specific apartment’s condition, renovation work and management before booking, particularly if you are arranging a private residence rather than a hotel-controlled room.