Billing itself as ‘the most ultra-luxury experiential resort in the world’, this sister to the iconic Atlantis the Palm (with which it shares major Dubai attractions including Aquaventure, the world’s largest water park), Atlantis The Royal goes all out when it comes to absolute comfort and extraordinary experiences. This stunning new resort will be available to book through your Travel Counsellor soon, so get in touch with them to register your interest.
The 43-storey resort will offer stylish contemporary rooms, suites and signature penthouses featuring hand-sculpted textures, bespoke amenities crafted by Graff and Frette, hand-stitched Hypnos mattresses and fabulous views. They will include a whole array of connecting options for families and groups. Many of the suites and penthouses will have their own private pool, while Royal Club rooms will have access to two exclusive lounges serving afternoon tea and evening drinks, plus butler service. Service throughout will be highly personalised to anticipate and cater to your every need.
The ultra-luxury ethos extends to the dining here, which is set to embrace some of the most thrilling culinary venues in the city. First up is Nobu by the Beach, the first-ever daytime poolside and beach restaurant by the world-fêted Japanese Peruvian chef, with outdoor dining, a private pool and a beach with cabanas. Then there’s Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, offering cutting-edge takes on historic British cuisine dating back to the 1300s by the Michelin-starred superchef.
Next comes La Mar by Gastón Acurio – an experimental Latin American restaurant showcasing the authentic flavours of Peruvian gastronomy, with dishes including sashimi-style tiraditos, classic causas (potato dumplings) and freshly grilled anticucho street-food style favourites. At Jaleo Dubai by José Andrés, the only chef in the world with a two Michelin-star restaurant and four Bib Gourmands, Spanish sharing plates include signature tapas, hearty paellas and the finest cheese.
There’s also an outpost of Estiatorio Milos, one of the world’s finest Mediterranean seafood restaurants, with high-end Hellenic food including Greek wild oysters by acclaimed chef Costas Spiliadis. Lastly, you can enjoy the debut restaurant of award-winning TV chef and cookbook author Ariana Bundy, Ariana’s Persian Kitchen.
The AWAKEN spa represents a holistic take on wellness, offering therapies inspired by the four elements of nature fused together with exclusive modern technology and regenerative treatments. It features a Hammam Sensorium showcasing traditional therapies in a new light, a halotherapy salt room, snow fountain and a chromotherapy lounge. Aside from the spa treatments, AWAKEN features a cutting-edge fitness facility with customised personal training sessions, studio classes, aquatic fitness classes, and yoga and bodywork sessions to enhance day-to-day energy reserves. As well as helping you feel at your best, AWAKEN encourages guests to look their best too with the help of the personal styling services.
Cloud 22 transports you to another realm with knock-out views and Insta-ready exteriors and interiors. Located on the 22nd floor guests can enjoy a dip in the sparkling infinity pool, or the svelte velvety pool, complete with its own VIP section. Settle in to one of 15 private cabanas or opt for the VVIP cabana – which comes with a private pool – and tune in to the DJ’s set. WHITE Beach is Dubai’s hottest beach club, with two pools, a chich outdoor restaurant and an open-air terrace. The beach club offers barefoot sophistication and decadence, making it the perfect retreat for a get together with friends.
To register your interest for a stay at Atlantis The Royal, get in touch today.
There are so many great reasons to experience certain destinations in the shoulder seasons – that sweet spot between a region’s peak season and off-season. Think fewer crowds and queues for major attractions, better-value flights and other travel, and a more authentic experience of the destination. We’ve put our heads together to share a few of our favourite places that can be just as good or even better outside of high season.
Seeing the world, or parts of it, by cruise is more popular than ever as people realise just how fantastic it can be to float from place to place, discovering more than one destination in a single trip. Our Travel Counsellors say, ‘There’s a cruise ship to suit everyone, and yes you can get off at every port, as many times as you like!” If you’re in any doubt over whether a cruise is right for you, there are mini cruises of just a couple of nights that will help persuade you.
