The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm Reopens on Palm Jumeirah

The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm reopened its doors on November 1, 2026, after a six-month, full-property refurbishment — and for points travelers, it's a reminder that one of Marriott's most recognizable Middle East flagships is back in bookable shape on points, with an upgraded case for using them.

What it is

• The resort sits on Palm Jumeirah's crescent, one of Dubai's most photographed addresses, and the closure covered guest rooms, the spa, and several signature restaurants.
• The headline change is a reimagined St. Regis Bar — the property's signature nightlife draw before the renovation — alongside returning dining venues including Cordelia, RÜYA, and the KYMA Beach Club.
• St. Regis Gardens, a separate part of the property, stayed open through the renovation, so the closure was partial rather than a full-property shutdown.
• The reopening is confirmed directly on Marriott's own property page for the hotel, alongside independent reporting from Gulf-region outlets.

What's not known yet

• Marriott has not published updated award-category pricing specific to the reopening; whether the renovation bumps the property into a higher Bonvoy category remains to be seen at the next category refresh.
• No official reopening photos of the renovated rooms had circulated widely enough at publication to confirm specific design changes beyond the bar and dining venues named above.

The points angle

This is a Marriott Bonvoy property, so it's reachable through Bonvoy's own redemption chart, through the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy or Boundless welcome bonuses (both of which transfer-partner-adjacent readers can use directly), or via Amex Membership Rewards' transfer relationship with Marriott Bonvoy (at a weak 1:3 ratio, so this is a property better suited to loyalty points you already hold than a fresh transfer). Fine Hotels + Resorts booking through Amex Platinum concierge is also worth checking once the property's FHR status is confirmed post-renovation, since FHR adds room upgrades and a property credit on top of points or cash rates.

The move

Nothing to book differently today versus last month — the property is accepting reservations now at its standard Bonvoy award pricing. If you've been holding Marriott points for a Dubai trip, this is the week to check live award availability now that the renovation is behind it and the bar and restaurants are fully back online.