Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is a resort located on the west crescent of The Palm in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The resort is modelled after the palaces of the Ottoman period. The Zabeel Saray was used during the UK TV show X Factor when the Ottoman-inspired hotel hosted singer Nicole Scherzinger and her guest judge, R&B singer Ne-Yo, X Factor host Dermot O'Leary, Xtra Factor presenter Caroline Flack, as well as six contestants from the boys' category.