Fairmont Hotels & Resorts debuts a new addition to its growing portfolio in the Middle East – Fairmont The Palm. The property is owned by international residential and resort developer IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR). The luxury resort is located in the heart of the iconic Palm Jumeirah, the world”s largest man-made island shaped in the form of a palm tree.

Fairmont The Palm features 381 guestrooms and suites, including two presidential suites, 3,000 square metres of meeting space, outdoor leisure facilities with four swimming pools, a private beach club, Children”s Activity Centre, as well as a variety of dining facilities featuring sea, garden or pool views, a Fairmont Gold product and a Willow Stream Spa. The resort will also house the newest addition to the brand’s private residence club offering, Fairmont Heritage Place, The Palm, Dubai, featuring 10 one- and two-bedroom residences.

Guests can experience the new resort with a choice of two special offers – the Couple”s  Package starting from $517 includes accommodation on Fairmont Gold which features elevated service and amenities such as complimentary breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres in a private lounge, butler service and daily use of your own beach cabana. The Family Package starts from $544 and includes a spacious guestroom (children under 18 stay complimentary), daily breakfast for four, couple’s massage and access to Children’s Activity Centre. Packages can be booked January 1 – March 31, 2013 for stays until May 31, 2013. Minimum two-night stay for family and three-night stay for couple’s package.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, 800-441-1414, www.fairmont.com