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Atlantis: The ultimate summer getaway
Published in The Saudi Gazette on 15 - 05 - 2011

Atlantis, The Palm offers something for everyone in the family to enjoy this summer! Starting from only AED 895 per night from May 8 to Sept. 30 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.
The Palm is a 1,539 room, ocean-themed destination resort located at the centre of the crescent of the man-made Palm Island in Dubai.
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 liters of fresh water used to power seven thrilling waterslides, a 2.3-kilometer river ride with tidal waves and pools, water rapids and white water chargers, Aquaventure is the ultimate place for fun and excitement!
Discover 65,000 unique marine life in the mysterious underwater world of The Lost Chambers which includes over 20 marine habitats. Hotel guests are privileged to learn and explore the Lost City of Atlantis with unlimited complimentary access to The Lost Chambers. Guests travel through mazes of underground tunnels and passageways bringing them into close contact with the advanced inventions of the ancient Atlanteans. Touch tanks filled with starfish and pencil urchins, both found in local Arabian waters, and horse shoe crabs, the spiders of the sea, allow guests to touch, feel, interact and learn about sea life. Special exhibits are dedicated to different sea creatures, such as the delicate Moon Jellyfish, busy lobster and glittery anchovies – each fascinating to watch and with a story to tell.
Every Tuesday, enjoy Arabic hospitality in the Arabian Family Nights from 7 P.M. to 10 P.M. As guests enter The Lost Chambers, they are greeted with refreshing rosewater and welcomed with the warm scents of Arabic Oud. Guests can explore an extraordinary aquatic world through the ancient corridors of the lost city of Atlantis. Arabic coffee and dates are served throughout the evening and a themed Lost Chambers coloring and activity book is given to kids at the end of their journey. Navigators will be on hand to share their wealth of knowledge on the myth and animals encountered throughout the journey of The Lost Chambers.
Have a once in a lifetime experience at Dolphin Bay-the option of the Dolphin Encounter, Dolphin Adventure and Royal Swim, gives swimmers and non-swimmers an opportunity to get up-close and personal with the dolphins! Spanning 4.5 hectares, this state-of-the-art dolphin education and conservation centre boasts an unparalleled habitat. Enjoy preferential rates for the Dolphin Encounter (shallow water interaction) experience as a hotel guest when the summer offer is booked, starting from AED 550 per person, from May 9 to June 30 2011 and from AED 495 per person, from July 1 to Sept. 30 2011. Non-hotel guests enjoy a summer rate of AED 595 per person including a complimentary day access to Aquaventure.
After a long day of fun-filled activities and adventure, enjoy a culinary journey around the 17 restaurants available at Atlantis, The Palm – from the award-winning restaurants- Nobu, Ronda Locatelli, Ossiano and Rostang, the French Brasserie to the sumptuous steakhouse Seafire and traditional Arabic restaurant Levantine. Whatever your taste is, Atlantis has the dining experience to suit every occasion.
Fun for the kids
The Atlantis Kids Club (3 – 12 years) offers a daily supervised activity program with a focus on adventure, fun and exploration through group play. Children unlock imagination's door and discover the many wonderful secrets of AKC. Be a pirate, an animator or even a mad scientist! Experience the command center with the latest video games, tackle the two climbing walls, watch a movie underwater or create an arts and crafts masterpiece. With morning, afternoon and evening sessions; everyday is an adventure at AKC! For the Summer, kids staying at Atlantis between the age of three and 12 years old are treated to one complimentary afternoon session per stay, from 2.00 P.M. to 6.00 P.M.
Plus, the Atlantis Kids Club is bringing more fun and adventure this summer with two action packed Summer Camps! Kids aged 8-12, can participate in the five-day Atlantis Aqua Camp where they get to go behind-the-scenes and learn about the vast marine life living in Atlantis. Priced at AED 2,500 per child, this camp will be sure to entertain and inspire as they have a splashing good time with the marine mammal friends of Atlantis and even try their hand at Scuba diving with our Padi Certified Dive Center. So be prepared to get wet!
Atlantis Adventure Camp, priced at AED 1,500 per child offers kids between 3-12 years of age the chance to participate in an action-packed five-day program that will be filled with exciting activities and adventures! From making pizza at Ronda Locatelli and seeing if you are the next Pizzaiolo, to creating works of art out of sand or even spending time in Aquaventure, kids are sure to find fun and adventure around every corner during this camp. Club Rush caters to teens by offering the ultimate hang out experience. Teens (between 13-18 years of age) will have an opportunity to escape to a fully supervised “No Kids or Adults” environment. Atlantis recognizes the importance of treating teenagers as young adults so an entire part of the resort provides a haven for them to socialize in – a first in Dubai. They can watch movies on the big screen, grab a snack or smoothie from the bar, make use of the latest games and consoles, stay connected in the Internet lounge, or listen to the latest tunes while dancing the night away. With an international crew of counselors to keep teens busy throughout the day; it's the perfect place to chill out, recharge and make new friends.
Relax
ShuiQi Spa and Fitness presents a memorable experience, awakening the senses in an awe-inspiring and serene water surrounding. Set over two magnificent floors within the Royal Towers of Atlantis, ShuiQi provides a sublime range of exclusive treatments, bathing options, traditional and water therapies. Walk the earth hue natural stone steps along streaming water pathways to one of the 27 treatment rooms or discover the secluded Royal Spa Suite. Each guest is welcomed warmly and guided into a tranquil place of serenity, opulence and pure indulgence.
If you looking to tone your body for summer, the Super Detox Treatment Ultimate Ionithermie will work on the thighs and tummy to combat cellulite and firm the skin. Results are visible after one session, with sleeker contours, smoother, firmer and tighter skin and a reduction in the appearance of cellulite. This treatment is priced at AED 475 and lasts for 90 minutes. Meanwhile, the one hour Purifying Seaweed Wrap, offers a detoxifying, slimming and energy boosting treatment. The envelopment begins with a gentle massage of Luminary Powder and warm Botanical Body Milk to boost circulation. A natural seaweed wrap will kick start and maintain the elimination of toxins and waste, with Intensive Draining essential oils of cinnamon, cedar, Turkish rosemary and ginger to help stimulate the venous circulation and promote elimination of toxins. The essential body treatment, to support a detox or weight management program is priced at AED 420. If you are looking at targeting cellulite and local water retention and to help stimulate the senses and refine your silhouette, you can opt for the one hour Shiseido Body Sculpting treatment priced at AED 650 or the indulgent two and a half hours Shiseido Sculpting Bathing Ceremony priced at AED 1,320. __


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