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Find fun for couples and families alike at this premier Dubai resort
If you have a couple looking for a Middle Eastern getaway oozing with romance, then Atlantis, The Palm is an ideal choice. If you have a family looking for a fun-filled escape to Dubai, then Atlantis, The Palm equally fits the bill. For the resort isn’t just family-friendly, nor is it just a retreat for couples – it’s both. The resort prides itself on providing memorable experiences for everyone, whether guests want to relax or add a splash (often literally) of adventure to their holiday. Here are just five ways for everyone to have fun at Atlantis, The Palm…
1. Relax in the Imperial Club Lounge
Why not help clients elevate the luxury of their stay by booking Imperial Club access? It comes with plenty of perks, including a private check-in desk for an even more exclusive resort welcome, as well as its own beach, so Imperial Club guests can kick back on the silky smooth sand in privacy. But the real benefit of signing up is access to the Imperial Club Lounge, one of the Middle East’s most impressive hotel lounges, where guests can enjoy delicious breakfasts and afternoon tea daily. It’s a great place to begin evenings at the resort too, with a terrace offering the perfect vantage point to watch the sunset.
2. Get creative at the Atlantis Explorers Club
Refreshed in 2024, the Atlantis Explorers Club is where children’s Skybeds on the beach Underwater suite Craft activities at Atlantis Explorers Club PICTURES: Thomas Saito; Jonathan Stokes ADVERTISING FEATURE Find fun for couples and families alike at this premier Dubai resort imaginations are heartily encouraged to run wild. There’s everything here to fire the creativity of kids aged four to 12, whether it’s sharpening their culinary skills, engaging in an assortment of arts and crafts, such as ceramic painting or sand art, or heading to the snug to lose themselves in a good book. Outdoors, an adventure play area lets kids loose in the Dubai sunshine, while there’s a soft play space for clients who have children aged three or under.
3. Make a splash at Aquaventure World
With more than 100 slides, Aquaventure World is the world’s largest water park. What it boasts in quantity it matches in quality, with not only a host of thrilling water slides (including the legendary Leap of Faith), but chill-out zones, water coasters, river rides and much more, making for a fun-soaked paradise. Better still, guests at Atlantis, The Palm not only get complimentary Aquaventure World Private Jacuzzi in the Grand Atlantis Suite Book through your preferred travel partner passes for Aquaventure World but also for the Lost Chambers Aquarium, an immersive underwater world with more than 65,000 marine animals.
4. Dine at Studio Frantzén
Opened in late 2024, Studio Frantzén brings European bistro vibes to Atlantis, The Palm, with its mix of Dubai vibrancy and Scandinavian heritage. The brainchild of renowned Michelin-starred chef Björn Frantzén, this elegant restaurant is where French flavours collide with Asian influences, alongside a sprinkling of Nordic ingredients that reflect Frantzén’s home country, Sweden. Think dishes like Wagyu beef, rock lobster and salmon tataki, while the candy room shows the restaurant’s playful side with its delicious desserts.
5. Be pampered at the Awaken Spa
An adult-only sanctuary (including parents in need of a soothing few hours), Atlantis, The Palm’s Awaken Spa allows clients’ mind and body to rest, reset and re-energise through a range of massages, therapies and healing techniques. The couples’ suites help guests to reconnect while enjoying a treatment or taking advantage of the spa’s facilities, which include a hydrotherapy pool, sauna, refreshment lounge and more. Some treatments use authentic Arabian ingredients for an extra local touch and a more holistic experience, while all of Awaken Spa’s therapists are Reiki energy-healing certified.
The four pillars of Atlantis, The Palm
Luxury and comfort
Atlantis, The Palm is well known for its opulent rooms and suites, even more so now that they have all been renovated – the spectacular underwater suite is like sleeping in an aquarium.
Unique experiences
Aquaventure World and the Lost Chambers Aquarium are just the beginning when it comes to unique adventures at Atlantis, The Palm whether it’s family fun at Wavehouse or a thrilling helicopter ride.
Culinary excellence
With more than 30 restaurants, bars and lounges, from casual eats at Gordon Ramsay’s Street Pizza to the European-Japanese fusion food of FZN, there’s something to please all palates.
A resort for everyone
Whether your clients are couples or families, they’re guaranteed to have a great time at Atlantis, The Palm where romantic moments and priceless family memories are waiting to be made.
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Photos: Thomas Saito; Jonathan Stokes