Atlantis resort in Palm Jumeirah Island opened to visitors

Premier resort on the Palm Jumeirah Island, Atlantis, welcomed guests with warm hands. The highly-awaited opening of Dubai's first integrated resort real estate property is set to add to UAE emirate's humungous tourism potential, it's developer said.

Alan Leibman, president and managing director of Kerzner International: "Following an intense development period of long days and nights by a team of approximately 3,000, we are proud to introduce Atlantis, The Palm to our first guests and the public. Atlantis, The Palm is an entertainment destination that is truly different than anything that currently exists in the resort category in the region."

Each of the 1,539 guestrooms and suites in the Royal Towers feature private balconies and views over the Gulf or The Palm Jumeirah. Rates start at Dh1,675 per night and guests may choose from a variety of accommodation. Water adventures, salt and fresh water attractions and an open-air marine habitat are the focal point of the resort for both guests and visitors.