Fancy experiencing true escapism? Of course, you do. Well, hello, Dubai. Whether you’ve got the passport stamp or not, you’ve likely seen it all over Instagram—Dubai is renowned for being a picture-perfect world away from (most of) our day-to-day lives. A city where everything seems possible, Dubai is awash with intrigue, opulence, and (bigger, brighter, bolder) sights to pique one’s curiosity—if not blow your mind entirely. However, as glamorous, breathtaking, and extraordinary as it is, there’s yet another marvelous micro-universe existing within, one that commands to be noticed: Atlantis The Palm.
A true feat of human engineering, Atlantis The Palm stands proud, in the heart of a beachy crescent, on the world-famous man-made Palm Island (which, yes, is as idyllic as it sounds) and opens its arms to intrepid globetrotters—at least those with a love for all things luxe.
Built in 2008 as Dubai’s first entertainment resort destination, it’s matured like a fine wine.
As you’d expect, there’s a positively oceanic theme afoot here, so pull on those (figurative) flippers and dive in—You are about to have your expectations blown out of the water.
Boasting over 65,000 marine animals in the various lagoons, you won’t be short of weird and wonderful sights here. Your mecca will be the Lost Chambers Aquarium, a modest affair of an aquarium, with 11 million liters of water and enough aquatic species to bedazzle the most seasoned diver.
Step into this glorious new world, and believe us, you’ll be reconsidering that return flight. Yep, whether you’ve booked 3 days, 5, or a whole week, you’ll always leave wanting more.
Propelling opulence to a whole new level, prepare to be astonished. How? The 46-hectare exotic garden is a fine place to start, alive with tropical flora in psychedelic hues—and not without a generous helping of palm trees, naturally. Not to mention the palatial interiors, giving you a taste of the royal lifestyle you’re sure you should’ve been born into.
Solo travelers, foodies, sun-worshippers, and adrenalin junkies alike have space to revel, relax, or spend quality me-time as they please thanks to the formidable feast of deluxe rooms, sparkling swimming pools, world-class restaurants, and bountiful activities—all under one roof.