Dubai is now sole owner of Atlantis

Atlantis The Palm, Dubai’s megaresort flagship has 1,537 rooms, a world class waterpark and 18 restaurants

Atlantis, The Palm Dubai is a best performing assets and one of Dubai’s landmark properties

Istithmar World PJSC, a subsidiary of Dubai World, has today confirmed the completion of the purchase of Kerzner International Holdings Limited’s 50% interest in Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai for $250 million, thus becoming the sole owner.

Atlantis The Palm, Dubai’s megaresort flagship has 1,537 rooms, a world class waterpark and 18 restaurants. The Resort has played an integral role in establishing Dubai as a world class tourist destination. Read more

Prime plot of land on Palm Jumeirah sold for AED 87 million

60,000 sqft plot on Palm Jumeirah Pointe, opposite Atlantis bought for AED 1,450 per sq ft

Nakheel has sold a prime plot of land on Palm Jumeirah for AED 87 million, the company announced today (Tuesday, 17 April).

The 60,000 sqft plot – on Palm Jumeirah Pointe, opposite Atlantis – was bought for AED 1,450 per sq ft.

A Nakheel spokesman said: “There are clear signs of renewed investor confidence in Dubai real estate and in particular for unique products such as those offered on Palm Jumeirah. We have seen a very healthy demand in the first quarter of 2012, and this looks set to continue for the year.” Read more

Spend the ultimate summer getaway at Atlantis, The Palm

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Enjoy amazing value-for-money summer offers starting from AED 895*

Atlantis, The Palm offers something for everyone in the family to enjoy this summer! Starting from only AED 895¹ per night from 8 May to 30 September 2011, this sizzling summer rate also includes unlimited complimentary access to The Lost Chambers, Aquaventure waterpark, preferential rates to swim with the dolphins at Dolphin Bay and complimentary daily shuttle service to various shopping malls.

Slip and slide through the world of AQUAVENTURE, with unlimited complimentary access to the region’s largest water park as a hotel guest. Awarded 2010’s Middle East’s Leading Water Park by the World Travel Awards, this one-of-a-kind water park brings you thrilling and awe-inspiring water rides and slides and non-stop splashing fun as the signature elements of the 17 hectare AQUAVENTURE. With 18 million litres of fresh water used to power seven thrilling waterslides, a 2.3 kilometre river ride with tidal waves and pools, water rapids and white water chargers, AQUAVENTURE is the ultimate place for fun and excitement! Read more

Atlantis, The Palm launches the Atlantis Dive Centre

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Atlantis, The Palm has launched The Atlantis Dive Centre enabling guests to enjoy a new underwater world in one of the most iconic destination resorts.

Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced diver, the accredited PADI 5 star Atlantis Dive Centre offers a number of exciting dive programmes to suit all ages.

Ideally situated within the resort, The Atlantis Dive Centre provides easy access and participation for all. In addition, all courses can be structured to fit around the holiday plans of both resort guests and day visitors. Guests will also get the unique opportunity to learn how to dive in one of the resort’s private and pristine salt water pools, allowing them to become accustomed to the sensation of diving prior to doing open water dives in the ocean. Read more

DMCC to host international gold forum in Dubai

1.‘DMCC Gold Convention’ to be held on April 27 at Atlantis, The Palm
2. Gold commands attention with investment demand registering 27 per cent increase in 2008
3. Dubai to strengthen ‘City of Gold’ status amid challenging business conditions globally

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) announced today that it will host a major international gold forum on April 27, 2009, at the Atlantis, The Palm. The “DMCC Gold Convention” will be addressed by industry experts from organisations such as Standard Bank Plc, the World Gold Council, McKinsey & Co., GMFS Ltd. and Dubai Gold Securities.

Gold continues to command significant attention both in global and regional markets with investment demand registering a year on year increase of 27 per cent in 2008. While jewellery sales rose by 17 per cent to touch AED13.7 billion in 2008, there has been a significant drop in this segment during the first quarter of 2009 as a result of the economic downturn. Read more

‘Middle East Companies at Greater Risk of Data Theft by Employees’

High profile IT Security Summit to explore latest approaches in retaining valuable company information

Paramount, a leading IT security services provider has warned companies to focus their attention on securing their ‘Valuable Information Assets’ in the context of the current market downturn and increasing risk of data theft by disgruntled employees. Providing a safe and secure environment within the constraints of today’s budgets and regulations is a challenge for top management and IT managers. Turning the spotlight on this critical issue, Paramount has assembled thought leaders from across the world to share their views on the latest threats, mitigation strategies and international client experiences at an event to be held at the Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai on the 16th of February 2009. Read more

DMCC hosts premier Chinese jewellery and diamond trade partners in Hong Kong

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), hosted about 100 guests from leading Chinese jewellery and diamond trade communities at a reception at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong recently. The reception served as a platform to announce and to officially launch the Middle East-China Diamond and Jewellery Summit (MECDJS), set to take place at the Atlantis Hotel, Dubai from November 8 to 9, 2008.

The first MECDJ Summit will focus on the consumer markets of the 21st century in the new world, and aims to enhance trade relationships across the entire value chain of the fast-growing diamond and jewellery industry between the Middle East and China. Read more