Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai

CHALLENGE The design challenge was to create an Atlantian themed resort destination on the man-made Palm Island in Dubai. The client’s goal was to extend the Atlantis brand and concept to cater to both hotel guests and all visitors to Dubai.

SOLUTION Situated at the center of the crescent of the Palm Jumeirah, the water theme park serves as the centerpiece of the resort which includes a luxury hotel, spa, retail entertainment village, and distinctive archeological marine exhibits. The design was based on the myth of Atlantis and maintains the iconic design elements of the Paradise Island property, while incorporating traditional Arabic design themes.

SIZE 120 acres 60-acre water theme park 1,500 guestrooms in 22-story hotel tower (Royal Towers)

AMENITIES Eight destination restaurants; nightclub; water park; The Dig, featuring an excavation of the ruins of Atlantis in one of the world’s largest salt water aquariums; retail entertainment village; spa; conference center; panoramic ocean views throughout the property

CLIENT Kerzner Istithmar Limited

SCOPE/STATUS New Build / Built

OPERATOR Kerzner International Limited

ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT Archavision International, Olio Inc., Wilson Associates

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