Atlantis The Palm News

Atlantis, The Palm changes hands in Dubai
Government-backed Dubai World has sold Atlantis, The Palm, to Investment Corp of Dubai as it seeks to raise capital to pay down debts following a restructuring in 2011. In a statement, Investment Corp of Dubai, which is also state owned, said the move would allow for the development of the property and Dubai as a world-class tourism destination.

Final Ramadan celebrations at Atlantis, The Palm
Atlantis, The Palm has closed a month long series of celebrations hosted in honour of the Muslim festival of Ramadan. The event offered guest a chance to discover the richness of the Arab culture and an insight to one of the most significant events in the Middle East.

Atlantis, The Palm to expand Aquaventure
Atlantis, The Palm is set to revolutionise the waterpark landscape with the expansion of Aquaventure in August 2013. The innovative development includes a number of world firsts, including the world’s largest diameter slide, the world’s first vertical family ride, and the first double slide within a slide experience, allowing tube riders to watch fellow ride sliders in action, suspended above them.

Serge Zaalof, president, Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, at World Travel Awards Grand Final 2012
Serge Zaalof, president, Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, speaks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Awards 2012 Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Delhi, India.

Atlantis, The Palm links with Saudi Arabian Airlines frequent flier program
Atlantis, The Palm, has joined the Saudi Arabian Airlines frequent flyer program, Alfursan. With seventy weekly flights between Saudi Arabia and Dubai, the new partnership offers Alfursan members an opportunity to earn miles on the guest room rate.

Kerzner backed into a corner over Atlantis sale
Reports suggest Kerzner International is exploring the possibility of selling its stake in the Atlantis resort in Dubai as it seeks to restructure its debts. The conglomerate presently holds a 50 per cent stake in the development as part of a wider luxury travel portfolio.

Atlantis, The Palm launches new mobile website
Atlantis, The Palm has launched a mobile website - developed by Dublin-based mobile travel specialist Mobile Travel Technologies - designed to serve the local market as well as travellers and resort guests. Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai, is the first truly integrated entertainment destination resort in the region, offering a variety of must-do experiences.
Paris Hilton returns to Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai
Hotel heiress Paris Hilton has made a return visit to Atlantis, The Palm during her stay in Dubai. The resort was voted “Middle East’s Leading Resort” earlier this month at 2011 World Travel Awards.