Guest rooms and suites at Atlantis, The Palm are located in the Royal Towers, an architectural wonder of towering arches, arabesque domes and ornate spires, and a new landmark on Dubai's ever-changing skyline.

Every room affords a magnificent view of the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf or of The Palm Jumeirah, an astonishing feat of design and engineering. Spacious and thoughtfully equipped, they feature walk-in wardrobes, dressing areas and jet tubs.

Innovative and imaginative, and the centrepiece of this remarkable, water-themed resort, Aquaventure is made for high-octane excitement. Its most prominent attraction is the Ziggurat, presenting a 27.5m near-vertical drop, propelling adventurous participants through an underwater tunnel and into a shark-filled lagoon.

Other pulse-racers include sensational downhill plunges and uphill coasters, a two-kilometre-long wave river with metre-high waves and a tidal wave pool, all designed to evoke an ancient civilisation, adorned with hieroglyphs and artefacts.

Aquaventure also features a private beach for relaxation or more action-packed watersports, and Splashers, a dedicated children's play area with pools, slides and water games.

Uncover the secrets of Atlantis in this labyrinth of sunken aquatic chambers, home to an exotic array of sea creatures, mystical antiquities and ancient ruins.

Walk through 20 freshwater and seawater exhibits surrounding the deluged city, unearthing in submerged rooms - the Generator Room, the Navigation Room, the Workshop, and many more - detailed remnants of Atlantean life, as denizens of the deep swim around and above you.

The highlight of this fascinating journey must be the colossal Ambassador Lagoon, where over 65,000 tropical fish, sharks and manta rays glide gracefully amongst the mythical treasures.

At Atlantis, your only holiday challenge will be fitting everything in! As well as Aquaventure and The Lost Chambers, there is more watery fun to be had at two huge swimming pools, in the warm tropical waves lapping the breathtaking white sand beaches, and at Dolphin Bay, where holidaymakers have the opportunity to learn about and swim with these charming creatures.

Culinary delights await at 16 restaurants, serving up specialities from all points of the compass, refreshing cocktails at one of the many beautifully located bars and, for night owls, a lively nightclub. Sporting pursuits include scuba diving, tennis and golf (at Dubai's famous championship courses), or you may simply prefer to unwind with an indulgent treatment at the Atlantis Spa.

Then there are two dozen luxury boutiques, dedicated clubs for kids of all ages, and a programme of excursions bookable in-resort, from deep-sea fishing to romantic dinners in the desert.