Atlantis The Royal ranks in top 10 of...

Dubai hotel earns the highest climber award

Atlantis The Royal has been ranked ninth in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024, jumping 35 spots into the top 10 and earning the Highest Climber Award 2024.

Highlights in the hotel's year include partnering with Dolce & Gabbana to take over the famous Cloud 22 infinity pool (pictured) and celebrating its first anniversary with custom-made Louis Vuitton Vivienne statues decorating the 795-key resort.

The accolade underscores Atlantis The Royal's positioning as an ultra-luxury experiential resort. The achievement follows its recognition last year as the only hotel from the Middle East to make the list, debuting at number 44.

Following its 2023 debut in 2023, the second edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels took place at an awards ceremony at London's historic Guildhall on 17 September.

Capella Bangkok was crowned number one on The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024 list. The hotel features vast suites and villas, dining by superstar chef Mauro Colagreco and highly skilled concierges called Capella Culturalists.

Last year's winner Passalacqua came in at number two with Rosewood Hong Kong in third place. See the full list here.

Other Gulf-based hotels to rank include The Lana in Dubai, debuting at number 23, and Six Oman's Senses Zighy Bay, coming in at number 45.

Tim Brooke-Webb, Managing Director for The World’s 50 Best Hotels, said: “Bringing together so many influential figures from the travel industry to honour and celebrate the world's finest hotel experiences is truly a special moment. We hope 2024’s list inspires travel lovers to choose a truly spectacular destination for their next trip.”

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Paul Baker, newly appointed President of Atlantis, added: “We are deeply honoured to have Atlantis The Royal recognised on the list of The World’s 50 Best Hotels for the second year in a row, and are incredibly proud to be bestowed the Highest Climber Award. This achievement reflects a commitment to excellence from our dedicated and passionate colleagues, who continue to push boundaries and set new standards in the world of luxury hospitality.

"Our success is also a testament to the visionary leadership of Kerzner International, and we are truly grateful for their ongoing support and innovative spirit that empowers us to forge groundbreaking collaborations and deliver extraordinary guest experiences.”

The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024 winners are collated from the votes of 600 anonymous experts. This voting panel – the 50 Best Hotels Academy – comprises a mix of hoteliers, travel journalists, educators and seasoned luxury travellers, led by a group of industry-leading Academy Chairs.

For more information, visit www.theworlds50best.com/hotels/list/1-50 and www.atlantis.com/atlantis-the-royal