Cloud 22 is the 22nd-floor rooftop infinity pool and bar at Atlantis The Royal on Palm Jumeirah — a Dolce & Gabbana-styled day club with floating beds, a horizon-edge pool and a Mediterranean menu. The view is the reason to come; the food is good rather than great, and entry runs on a minimum spend from AED 300. Note it has been under refurbishment, so confirm access before you visit.
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Cloud 22 is the rooftop day club perched on the 22nd floor of Atlantis The Royal, the newest of the two Atlantis resorts on Palm Jumeirah. It centres on an infinity pool that reads as if it spills straight into the Gulf, ringed by cabanas, floating in-pool beds and a bar, with the Dubai skyline on one side and open sea on the other. The styling is a full Dolce & Gabbana collaboration — lemons, majolica tile motifs and bold prints — which makes it one of the most photographed rooftops in the city.
It is a daytime-into-sunset scene rather than a restaurant in the traditional sense. You come for the pool, the loungers and the view, with food and drinks ordered against a minimum spend. It rates 4.3 on Google from more than 500 reviews, with the setting doing most of the heavy lifting.
How much does Cloud 22 cost?
Access is built on a minimum spend, typically from AED 300 per person, which covers the bar, lounge and pool. That spend goes toward drinks and food rather than being an entry fee on top. Cocktails sit around AED 90–120, and Mediterranean plates start from roughly AED 90, so a relaxed afternoon for two realistically lands between AED 700 and AED 900 once you factor in a couple of rounds and something to eat.
Value tip: because the minimum spend is redeemable against your bill, you are not losing money — you are committing to spend it. Order deliberately: a shared platter, a cocktail each and water goes further than a scatter of small plates. Hotel guests sometimes get priority access, so mention your booking if you’re staying at Atlantis.
What is the food and drink like?
The kitchen runs a Mediterranean-Italian menu — wood-fired pizza, salads, grilled meats and seafood, sushi and a caviar-and-champagne corner for the big spenders. It is competent, pretty and priced for the address, but it isn’t why serious eaters make the trip; treat it as good poolside food rather than a destination meal. The drinks list is broad, with signature cocktails leaning fruity and photogenic to match the setting.
If a proper dinner is the priority, eat elsewhere on the Palm and use Cloud 22 for the golden hour. For full sit-down meals nearby, see our Atlantis The Royal restaurants guide and the wider Palm Jumeirah dining scene.
What is the best time to go?
For the view, aim for late afternoon and stay for sunset — a 4pm arrival gives you pool time in daylight and the sky show as the city lights come up. Weekdays are quieter than weekends. Cloud 22 has historically opened daily from around 10am to 8pm and is strictly 21-and-over, so it is a day-and-sunset venue rather than a late-night club. Book a cabana or bed in advance for shade and a guaranteed spot.
Is Cloud 22 open in 2026?
Here is the honest caveat: Cloud 22 has been undergoing refurbishment, and access and the pool may be limited or closed on some dates through 2026. It is still listed by Atlantis The Royal as one of its venues, but we would not make a special trip without confirming it is operating on your date. Check the hotel’s current status, book ahead, and have a Palm Jumeirah backup in mind. We will update this review as reopening details firm up.
Cloud 22 at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | 22nd floor, Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah |
| Type | Rooftop infinity pool, bar & day club |
| Cuisine | Mediterranean & Italian, sushi, caviar |
| Minimum spend | From AED 300 per person |
| Hours | Daily ~10am–8pm (21+); confirm during refurb |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 4.3 (527 Google reviews) |
Details last verified July 2026 against Atlantis The Royal listings. Confirm current status before visiting.
Where is Cloud 22?
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cloud 22 in Dubai?
Cloud 22 sits on the 22nd floor of Atlantis The Royal on the Crescent of Palm Jumeirah — not to be confused with the Address Beach Resort rooftop in JBR. It’s a rooftop infinity pool, bar and day club with skyline and sea views.
How much does Cloud 22 cost?
Access runs on a minimum spend, typically from AED 300 per person, which covers the bar, lounge and pool. Cocktails are around AED 90–120 and Mediterranean plates from roughly AED 90, so a relaxed afternoon for two lands around AED 700–900.
What are Cloud 22’s opening hours?
Cloud 22 has historically opened daily from around 10am to 8pm, as a daytime pool and sunset bar rather than a late-night club. It is strictly 21-and-over. Always confirm current hours when you book, as they shift seasonally and during refurbishment.
Is Cloud 22 open in 2026?
Cloud 22 has been undergoing refurbishment, so access and the pool may be limited or closed on some dates in 2026. It remains listed by Atlantis The Royal as a venue — check the hotel’s current status and book ahead before you travel to avoid disappointment.
Is Cloud 22 worth it?
For the view, the infinity edge and a special-occasion afternoon, yes. As a meal on its own the food is good rather than destination-level, so treat it as a scene-and-setting experience with the minimum spend built into the plan.
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