uae. atlantis, the palm will open this september as the flagship resort
on the palm jumeirah, the first resort to open its doors on dubai’s
revolutionary island. created by kerzner international holdings, a
leading international developer and operator of destination resorts,
the stunning new 1,539-room resort began accepting reservations
1 february 2008. already attracting interest from around the world,
atlantis anticipates middle east residents will account for 30% of all
visitors, with uae residents expected to make up a quarter of guests
from the region.
with its enviable location atop the crescent of the palm
jumeirah, the opening of atlantis, the palm will be a landmark event,
redefining tourism in dubai and the middle east as the first truly
integrated entertainment resort. reflecting executive chairman sol
kerzner’s vision to transport guests into a dazzling, imaginative
world, the resort will encompass a 460,000 square metre site with
170,000 square metres of water themed amusement at 'aquaventure',
extensive fresh and salt-water pools and lagoon exhibits, an open-aired
marine habitat second only to mother nature, a seemingly endless
stretch of beach, luxury boutiques, numerous dining choices including
four celebrity chef restaurants, a nightclub, a spa and fitness club,
and 5,600 square metres of meeting and function space.
"this is an exciting time for the middle east and for kerzner
international. with the introduction of a new world icon in the palm
jumeirah and our position as the flagship resort of this icon,
atlantis, the palm is situated as the new gateway to this incredible
region. out of a vision that married the wonders of marine life with
stunning elegance and sweeping views of the persian gulf alongside the
most exciting water playground in this part of the world, we have
developed an experience within atlantis that is truly different than
the existing pleasures of dubai. we're very proud of the final product
and cannot wait to share it in september when we open our doors," said
sol kerzner, executive chairman, kerzner international.
water adventures, salt and fresh water attractions and an open-air
marine habitat are the focal point of atlantis, the palm for both
guests and visitors.
aquaventure is a water playground of over
18 million litres of water, consisting of extraordinary rides with
cascades, tidal waves and rapids, and the mesopotamian-styled ziggurat
temple reaching over 30 metres into the sky and featuring seven
heart-pumping water slides, two of which catapult riders through
shark-filled lagoons.
the ambassador lagoon is an 11 million
litre marine habitat and underwater exhibit home to several hundred
species of marine life, with a viewing panel looking right into the
mystical ruins of atlantis.
the lost chambers brings the myth of
atlantis to life through a maze of underground tunnels offering
underwater views into the boulevards of the ruins of atlantis.
dolphin
bay is a 4.5 hectare state-of-the-art dolphin education and
conservation centre allowing guests the opportunity to meet and
interact with one of the world’s most charismatic animals in an
unparalleled facility.
in a tribute to the surrounding sea, designers and artists from
around the world are creating the ultimate resort destination with a
stunning array of sculptures, artwork, hand-painted murals, exquisite
fountains and waterfalls and innovative design by some of the world’s
most renowned designers including david rockwell, adam tihany, jeffrey
beers and wilson and associates.
with 17 restaurants, bars and lounges to suit every taste -
sophisticated seafood, innovative sushi, quick bites and foods from
around the world - the dining and entertainment at atlantis will be as
exciting and multi-faceted as the resort itself. four famed celebrity
chefs will debut at atlantis, the palm, making the resort the culinary
destination in dubai.
world-class master chef and sushi mogul
nobuyuki matsuhisa opens nobu with partner robert deniro. two star
michelin chef giorgio locatelli, one of london’s most talked about
italian chefs, features ronda locatelli. parisian sensation and two
star michelin chef michel rostang debuts his french brasserie. three
star michelin chef santi santamaria, known as ‘the architect of food,’
opens his first venture outside of europe with ossiano, a gourmet
seafood restaurant.
the speciality restaurants will be located along the avenues, a
sophisticated retail promenade also home to a nightclub and over two
dozen shops featuring top names in fashion, design and local artistry.
from surreal sea life to heart-pounding water slides, even the
youngest guest will be able to explore atlantis and its deep connection
to water and the ocean. specialised programmes for toddlers to
teenagers feature dedicated facilities and age-appropriate activities
with the interactive atlantis kids club (3 to 12 years) and club rush,
a fully supervised ‘no adults’ private club for teenagers and
pre-teens. quickzone will satisfy those looking for the ultimate
gaming challenge on the latest sega equipment.
atlantis, the palm is accessed by a six-lane underwater vehicle
tunnel, which surfaces next to the resort. alternately, guests may
also choose to leave their cars at the base of the trunk in a secure,
dedicated parking area, and board a monorail to be transported through
the centre of the palm jumeirah directly to atlantis, the palm.
