Atlantis The Palm, Dubai

Extravagant, innovative and exciting, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai is a prestigious and multi award-winning hotel that's become a fantasy playground for holidaymakers of all ages, featuring a marine habitat housing 65,000 creatures. Shoot through a shark-filled lagoon; float down a lazy river; and bask on a 700m private beach at Aquaventure, a 42-acre waterpark. Learn to dive at the on-site PADI centre and swim with playful dolphins at Dolphin Cay, kissing them, stroking them and even getting a belly-ride through the water. Shop till you drop at the resort's boutiques, discover marine creatures in the underwater Lost Chambers, be pampered at the spa and dine at an amazing 17 restaurants and bars. Other facilities include beach activities, tennis, a running track, two pools, a fitness centre, nightclub, kids’ and teens’ clubs, and a beauty salon.

Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice Awards 2012

Trip Advisor reviewers have voted the Atlantis:

Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the Middle East - 18th

Accommodation

1,539 rooms and suites, each with air-conditioning, television, iPod dock, minibar, bath and shower and views of Dubai or the Gulf. Deluxe and Atlantis rooms are in the Royal Towers, (all with balcony) and Atlantis rooms offer superior views from higher floors. Imperial club rooms are located on the 11th-15th floor and have upgraded room amenities and access to a dedicated lounge. Spacious Terrace suites are available on request.

Restaurants

• Ossiano - Fine dining; contemporary Catalan-inspired cuisine. Enjoy wine and tapas at the bar. • Nobu - Cutting-edge Japanese cuisine. Sip sake, wine and cocktails at the bar. • Rostang - Parisian restaurant serving patisserie and contemporary French br

Other details

Minimum stay: 3 nights Apr21-23, 7 nights Jan01-08 and Dec26-31.

Facilities

• Waterpark • On-site PADI centre • Dolphin Cay • Lost Chambers • Boutiques • Spa and fitness centre • 17 restaurants and bars • Beach activities • Tennis • Running track • 2 pools • Nightclub • Kids’ and teens’ clubs • Beauty salon

Children's club

The kids' club is available for children aged 4-12. Command Centre • Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 • 15 iMacs with internet • Classic games including Kids Pix, Pet Pals and Dr Seuss Underwater Theatre • Play Zone • Creative Zone Club Rush A non-alcoholi

Swimming Pools

There are pools at Aquaventure and Splashers, as well as two Royal Tower pools.

Spa and beauty

Atlantis Spa Therapies available at the spa: • Massages • Facials • Scrubs and wraps • Scalp treatments • Ayurveda treatments • Body treatments • Men's grooming • Pedicures • Manicures • Haricut, colour, brow-dry and extensions • Spray tan The spa features the following brands: • Shiseido • Aromatherapy Associates • Clarins • Hommage • Ionithermie • Bastien Gonzalez • Shuiqi salon

Scuba diving

On-site PADI diving centre.

Golf information

There are several excellent golf courses nearby, including Dubai Creek Golf Club, Emirates Golf Club, Emirates Golf Club - The Wadi Course Holes and The Montgomerie Golf Course.

Location

Fringing the crescent of Dubai’s Palm, 40 minutes from the airport and 25 minutes from Dubai city.

Beach description

700m private beach.