29/November/2009

Atlantis

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Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis

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One from my recent trip;

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I was on Radio 1 earlier and won 2 tickets to the new years ever party at Atlantis with free drinks all night, woop woop. :)
Can you believe that the 15,000 Dhs tickets are all sold out, there are still some of the 790 dhs tickets left.

Happy new year to all....... its gonna be a good one!

The Zone at Atlantis
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Atlantis frees Sammy the whale shark

Sammy the whale shark has been released into the wild after 18 months of captivity.After 18 months in captivity, 'Sammy' the whale shark has been released back into the waters of the Persian Gulf.

The four-metre long female shark was at the centre of an international storm of protest when she was captured off Jebel Ali on August 27 2008.

The shark has since been on display to visitors to the Atlantis resort’s aquarium on the Palm Jumeirah.

The detainment of the whale shark prompted uproar from animal rights groups, including the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Former Baywatch actress Pamela Anderson even described the situation as "heartbreaking".

The Atlantis resort said on Thursday that the long wait was required to ensure the shark’s survival upon release. In a statement it argued that seasonal elements affecting water temperature, salinity and migratory patterns were perfect for enhancing her chances of survival in the open ocean.

The whale shark has been tagged and the Atlantis Fish Husbandry Team will continue to monitor its progress.

“The whale shark is an animal about which little is known and Atlantis is proud that the research and data gathered can be shared amongst the marine community,” said Steve Kaiser, vice president, marine and science engineering for the Atlantis resort

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/584048-atlantis-frees-sammy-the-whale-shark

Atlantis frees Sammy the whale shark

Sammy the whale shark has been released into the wild after 18 months of captivity.After 18 months in captivity, 'Sammy' the whale shark has been released back into the waters of the Persian Gulf.

The four-metre long female shark was at the centre of an international storm of protest when she was captured off Jebel Ali on August 27 2008.

The shark has since been on display to visitors to the Atlantis resort’s aquarium on the Palm Jumeirah.

The detainment of the whale shark prompted uproar from animal rights groups, including the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Former Baywatch actress Pamela Anderson even described the situation as "heartbreaking".

The Atlantis resort said on Thursday that the long wait was required to ensure the shark’s survival upon release. In a statement it argued that seasonal elements affecting water temperature, salinity and migratory patterns were perfect for enhancing her chances of survival in the open ocean.

The whale shark has been tagged and the Atlantis Fish Husbandry Team will continue to monitor its progress.

“The whale shark is an animal about which little is known and Atlantis is proud that the research and data gathered can be shared amongst the marine community,” said Steve Kaiser, vice president, marine and science engineering for the Atlantis resort

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/584048-atlantis-frees-sammy-the-whale-shark

I saw her yesterday swim past me when I was in the Posiedon Suite. What a view! She was the centre piece of the lagoon..... I think now they should put turtles in there instead.

Atlantis super club wins best venue at the PALME Awards

Award winners on a high at the last day of the region’s largest AV and lighting exhibition

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More than 100 entries were reviewed in the lead up to the first PALME Middle East Awards 2010 where a final, 10 companies, were rewarded at a glittering ceremony last night.

The 10 winners in the various categories included dpa lighting consultants, for Best use of Lighting – Hospitality and Leisure – for their work at Okku restaurant at The Monarch Dubai, Action Impact LLC took the Commercial – Best AV / Video Solution awards for their work on the Saadiyat Story, while Neumann won Best Pro Audio Technology of the Year for the Solution-D digital microphone.

Popular nightspot Sanctuary Nightclub at Atlantis, The Palm was named Best Entertainment Venue in the Middle East.

The PALME Middle East Awards, the region’s most prestigious awards ceremony for recognising and rewarding innovation and technical excellence covering categories for AV, audio technology and lighting design, were held in front of a packed crowd at the Al Multaqua Ball Room at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

“Due to developments in the audio, lighting and AV sectors in the Middle East, we felt it fitting to reward the people and companies who have helped to push the industry forward,” said Alex Heuff, Exhibition Director of PALME Middle East.

“These sectors have become more and more competitive and as such have increased the quality of products on offer. There were fierce battles in all categories but the winners stand out in each field and prove how technologically advanced companies in the Middle East are” Heuff added.

More info here:

http://imredubai.blogspot.com/2010/04/atlantis-super-club-wins-best-venue-at.html

nice pictures

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Owner rejects $3.4bn unsolicited cash offer from BMB Group

By Staff | Published Saturday, October 16, 2010

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Atlantis owner Kerzner International has rejected an unsolicited $3.4bn cash offer from BMB Group, an investment company for wealthy Middle East and Asian individuals.

Referring to “speculation over the future of Kerzner International and its debt restructuring,” BMB said the hospitality and real estate assets of Kerzner had significant potential, particularly in Asia.

But in a one-line e-mailed response, Kerzner, the hotel and resorts business responsible for the Atlantis development in the Bahamas and Dubai, said it would not entertain the approach.

The company said: “We received an unsolicited letter from BMB, but Kerzner is not for sale.”

BMB Advisors Malaysia, a unit of BMB Group, sent a letter on October 11, 2010, to Sol Kerzner, founder of Kerzner International, offering to pay $3.4bn to $4bn for his Bahamas-based company, according to a copy obtained by Bloomberg.

“We see this as a very powerful brand,” BMB founder Rayo Withanage was quoted as saying. “If there’s going to be another Atlantis, it’s going to be in Asia.”

Kerzner International also owns One&Only resorts, which operates two hotels in Dubai – the Royal Mirage and The Palm. The company was taken private in 2006 for $3.2bn, plus debt, by a group led by Kerzner himself.

He partnered with Dubai World’s Istithmar, Whitehall Street Global Real Estate Limited Partnership 2005, Colony Capital, Providence Equity Partners and Related Cos.

According to the BMB Group’s website, the company focuses on investment needs of sophisticated Eastern investors, specifically, Islamic investors, family offices, corporations and sovereign institutions. It was founded in 2004 by Rayo Salahadin Withanage and Prince Abdul Ali Yil-Kabier of Brunei.

Emirates 24|7 (http://www.emirates247.com/property/real-estate/atlantis-is-not-for-sale-2010-10-16-1.304588)

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By Christopher Henry | April 2, 2011

Architect: Rockwell Group (http://www.rockwellgroup.com/)

Location: Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

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8.06.2011

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BTW, access to the Aquarium has been restricted for the outsiders. Now (since last year actually) you would have to pay 25 AED to go there. On the other hand, you can buy a 100 AED ticket to visit both the Aquarium and The Lost Chamber, which used to cost 200 AED when it opened.

Upon showing a proof of residence in UAE, you get a 25% discount so the ticket would cost 75 AED only (at least when I last went there around New Year.)

^^ I'm right now in Riyadh Inshallah by end of this year i'll be there for sure... Cool offer how about if i show him that i'm moderator on SSC at least 50% off and one kick for free LOL .

Dubai hotels see 23% rebound in July occupancy rates



Hotels in Dubai, Jeddah and Abu Dhabi all saw double-digit occupancy rates in July, according to latest data released by STR Global.

Dubai also reported a near-23 percent increase in revenue per available room (revPAR) compared to the same month in 2010, the data showed.

STR Global said three markets in the Middle East posted significant occupancy increases, with Dubai leading the way with a 17.6 percent rise to 77.9 percent.

Hotels in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia saw occupancy rates soar by 16.1 percent to 78.3 percent and Abu Dhabi rose 14.5 percent to 59.3 percent.

Overall, the Middle East/Africa region reported decreases in all three key performance metrics during July, weighed by South African properties which were buoyed by the World Cup this time last year.

The region ended the month with a 1.2 percent decrease in occupancy to 60 percent, a one percent fall in average daily rate (ADR) to $139.89, and a 2.2 percent decline in revenue per available room to $83.98.

The tourism industry in Cairo, Egypt continued to struggle following the revolution, posting a 36.7 percent decline in occupancy rates to 40.9 percent.

Dubai's ADR rose 4.5 percent in ADR to $162.18, reporting the largest increase in that metric, followed by Jeddah with a 4.0 percent increase to $210.62, STR Global added.

The same two cities also posted the best performance for revPAR with increases of 22.8 percent to $126.41 and 20.8 percent to $164.95 respectively.

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The UAE imposes no tax on hotel management profits (FILE)

By Reuters | Published Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Luxury resort operator Kerzner International Holdings Ltd may sell its 50 per cent stake in the Atlantis resort in Dubai to raise money to restructure $2.6 billion in mortgage debt coming due next week, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

The Bahamas-based company is in talks to sell the stake to Istithmar World, Dubai's investment arm, people familiar with the matter told the Journal.

The sale, if consummated, could reap as much as $250-$350 million, the people said.

The proceeds would go toward paying down a portion of the mortgage debt on a separate Atlantis resort in the Bahamas, Kerzner's flagship property and one of the most popular resorts in North America, the report said.

Kerzner International has been in talks with creditors to extend maturities on its debt due next month.

The company was taken private in 2006 by its chief executive and founder, Sol Kerzner, leading a consortium of investors including Dubai's Istithmar PJSC, Colony Capital LLC and Providence Equity Partners.

If Kerzner doesn't soon sell the Dubai Atlantis stake and get a wider restructuring deal done, creditors are likely to grant short grace periods to effectively push back by a few weeks the due date on the company's mortgage, the Journal reported.

The sale discussions remain fluid and might fall apart, the people said.


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Make Atlantis, The Palm Your Wedding Paradise

Take advantage of the variety of stunning venues and new packages

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates (26th March 2012) Atlantis, The Palm offers an enviable selection of indoor and outdoor wedding venues, sure to please the fussiest bride. Whether it is a barefoot ceremony on the beach, a lavish reception for family and friends, a timeless white wedding or something out of the ordinary, Atlantis, The Palm, provides the ultimate canvas to transform these visions into reality. The resort’s five exciting new wedding packages will give couples plenty of options to make it personalized and special.

For those looking for a grand reception, Asateer and the opulent Atlantis Ballroom are the perfect choices. Seating up to 1500, Asateer, meaning ‘myth’ in Arabic, is the embodiment of luxury. It features 11 metre high ceilings, spectacular beach and Dubai city skyline views and a private valet parking area. The opulent Atlantis Ballroom, which seats up to 2,500 cocktail style offers guests floor to ceiling windows running the length of the walls, with mesmerizing views of the Royal Beach, The Palm and the Dubai Skyline. The Atlantis Ballroom also offers direct access to The Royal Terrace, where guests have a vista of the twinkling lights of the Marina. Both have their own private entrance and valet parking for 650 is available just steps from each venue. Alternatively, one of the most popular options is the intimate landscaped gardens of Dolphin Bay Hill or the idyllic Dolphin Bay Beach, which offers a magical outdoor setting for an unlimited number of guests. The view is unique and the venue is private and tranquil.

A number of smaller, more intimate venues are available for couples to choose from for the wedding of their dreams. The elegant Silk and Spice Ballrooms, which each seat up to 300, are the ideal indoor locations with multimedia support and a spacious outdoor terrace. The picture perfect Palm Grove is a beautiful private area with a capacity for 100 guests. For a slightly larger party, Barracudas in Aquaventure – the resort’s 17 hectare water park, features heart-stopping underwater slides though shark infested water – comfortably hosts up to 250. The Lost Chambers offers a truly a unique option for a cocktail party of 100 guests surrounded by the underwater marine life.

Atlantis also provides the perfect location for pampering hen nights, traditional henna parties and fun-studded bachelor parties in the run up to the big day, as well as the honeymoon afterwards, with experiences including 19 restaurants featuring world-renowned chefs such as Giorgio Locatelli, Michel Rostang and Nobu as well as ShuiQi Spa & Fitness which is the only spa in Dubai to offer Shiseido treatments, including two signature treatments specially designed for the resort.

Ruby Package – AED 300 per person
The Ruby package includes a venue (venue choices are based on the number of people in the wedding party), a choice of menu (buffet or family style), a special ceremonial wedding cake, choice of linens (overlays, chair covers and chair bows), complimentary valet parking, as well as complimentary entry to Aquaventure and The Lost Chambers for the couple. Couples will have a dedicated wedding planner to listen, share ideas, and guide through the essentials as well as little touches, to ensure that even the smallest of details are taken care of. The complimentary 5% extra discount a complimentary menu tasting for 5 guests makes this an easy choice. Finally, a romantic night in Atlantis, inclusive of honeymoon amenities and breakfast the following morning, complete the Ruby Package.

Sapphire Package – AED 340 per person
The Sapphire package includes all of the above, plus a few extra special touches, including a photoshoot for the bride and groom around the resort to ensure beautiful memories of the special day, a basic stage set up, and guaranteed late check-out at 3.00 pm.

Emerald Package – AED 380 per person
With the Emerald package, the newlyweds will also receive a complimentary LCD projector and screen (applicable for indoor venues only), signature Atlantis mocktails during the cake cutting ceremony and a dinner voucher for the bride and groom to return to Atlantis to celebrate their first anniversary in addition to all elements of the Sapphire package.

Diamond Package – AED 430 per person
For the ultimate dream wedding, the Diamond package includes all elements of the Emerald package as well as a complimentary limousine transfer to a Dubai based home or airport.

Groom’s Wedding Package – AED 300 per person
Finally, an exciting Groom’s Wedding Package is available, including a venue, a choice of menu (buffet or family style), choice of linens (overlays, chair covers and chair bows), complimentary valet parking and complimentary entry to Aquaventure and The Lost Chambers for the couple. Fresh Juices for the VIP head tables of up to 25 seats, a complimentary limousine drop off to a Dubai based home or other hotel, one night stay in Atlantis inclusive of honeymoon amenities and breakfast, and finally, Majlis for the gents wedding reception.

Please note that all above packages are subject to a minimum spend of AED 60,000.

http://imredubai.blogspot.com/2012/03/make-atlantis-palm-your-wedding.html

By Vicky Kapur | Published Saturday, April 28, 2012

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Dubai now has full control of the iconic Atlantis resort hotel situated on the Palm Jumeirah islands, Istithmar World, a subsidiary of Dubai World, said in a statement today.

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29/June/2012

Atlantis The Palm photos, Palm Jumeirah

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Nice Pic.....PG......could be better if all desk are fulllllll........!

Has anyone got any photos of the water park extension?

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