Redefining luxury: Your guide to Atlantis The Royal Dubai
Atlantis the Royal is the latest luxury destination in Dubai that has caught the attention of people worldwide. With its stunning architectural design and the plethora of experiences offered, it is a destination in itself, a place offering more than the ordinary.
Are you curious about Atlantis The Royal or planning a stay or visit there? We’re here to help, sharing all the highlights and experiences to look forward to while you’re at this fabulous hotel in Palm Jumeirah.
About Atlantis The Royal
Atlantis The Royal caught the attention of headlines worldwide for its grand opening, which had the iconic pop star of this generation, Beyonce (or Queen Bee). These residences and resorts promised to offer visitors a breathtakingly luxurious experience – a promise they’ve definitely delivered!
Atlantis the Royal is a 43-storey resort with 693 hotel rooms, 231 luxury apartments and 102 suites crafted by the world’s leading designers, artists and architects. It is situated on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah, next to the iconic Atlantis, The Palm resort.
Atlantis The Royal created ripples on the internet in 2022 when they collaborated with international popstars Tiësto and Tate McRae to create a music video that embodies the essence of the resort’s opulent experience. Titled 10:35, this music video captures the vibe the resort will create in the city. Check it out!
Key Highlights of Atlantis The Royal
Atlantis The Royal is undoubtedly a stunning piece of architecture. Here are some of the top experiences you’ll be able to enjoy at this awe-inspiring attraction in Dubai.
Right from the first step inside, you’ll be greeted by an impressive tank with 2,000 jellyfish. There are also three more aquariums in the hotel’s waiting area. This resort has 90 swimming pools, but the highlight is the unique sky pool on the 22nd floor.
If you prefer lush green gardens to chill in, you can head to their immaculately landscaped private gardens with exotic flowers and plants. The resort also includes a ‘Sky Garden’ suspended above the ground.
A Luxurious Staycation
This stunning oceanfront resort in Dubai takes luxury to a whole new level. Atlantis The Royal offer ultra-modern and sophisticated rooms, suites and Signature Penthouses, with multiple connection options, including privatising entire floors.
These rooms are designed by the world’s top designers for a pampered ‘royal’ experience. We’re talking hand-stitched Hypnos mattresses, luxurious walk-in dressing rooms and wardrobes, Hermès amenities, walk-in showers and more. The penthouses offer private terraces, dining rooms and grand living rooms to indulge in peak relaxation.
The crown jewel of Atlantis the Royal is the Royal Mansion penthouse. This is a two-floor, four-bedroom mansion connecting the two sides of the building. Its private foyer has 100-year-old olive trees and sky-high ceilings that will leave one in awe. It comes with a private infinity pool and terrace, along with private dining rooms, both indoor and outdoor. The room has a personal butler at your service.
There is an entertainment room, library and bar area to indulge in an experience that will leave one pampered and entertained like never before. This penthouse is a one-of-a-kind luxury experience, going way beyond the ordinary and setting the bar higher than the world has seen.
Dining experiences
Atlantis The Royal features 17 restaurants and bars, offering unparalleled culinary experiences. Out of them, there are eight award-winning celebrity chef restaurants.
Big names in the culinary industry like Gordon Ramsey, Ariana Bundy, Costa Spiliadis, Gastón Acurio, Nobu Matsuhisa, Giorgio Locatelli, Heston Blumenthal and José Andrés are a part of this prestigious resort. They bring their signature cuisines and dishes to the restaurants at Royal Atlantis. You can also indulge in casual dining at restaurants, including the Malibu 90265, Shawafel, and Asia Republic.
Some exciting restaurants at Atlantis The Royal are:
- Hakkasan
- Ariana’s Persian Kitchen
- Estiatorio Milos by Costas Spiliadis
- La Mar by Gastón Acurio
- Jaleo by José Andrés
- Heston Blumenthal’s Dinner by Heston
- Little Venice Cake Company by Mich Turner
- Ling Ling
Nobu By The Beach
Renowned dining experience ‘Nobu’ has opened its doors in Dubai for the first time as a beach club in Atlantis The Royal. This exclusive poolside destination is curated to pamper all your senses with its private cabanas and luxury daybeds for seating, live music in the background and a menu of mouthwatering Japanese-Peruvian dishes to indulge in.
The combination of the restaurant’s Japanese aesthetics and the beach club’s modern elements can leave exhilarating memories for a lifetime.
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal Dubai
Michelin-star chef Heston Blumenthal’s restaurant, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, offers a unique twist to British cuisine from the 1300s. Take a trip to the past as you go on a gastronomical journey, with interesting dishes such as the ‘Meat Fruit’, a mandarin and chicken liver parfait, or a ‘tipsy cake’, a spit roast pineapple dessert from 1810.
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal also offers a private dining room, which seats up to 12 guests in a room inspired by 16th Century Tudor architecture.
Nightlife, bars and clubs
Atlantis the Royal also offers a premiere party experience for the ones that believe that the night is young and want to let their hair down. In line with the vibe, the bars and clubs here offer a luxurious experience for party-goers – be it for those who want to sip on a drink while lounging at a pool or get groovin’ to tracks by top international DJs.
Along with Nobu By The Beach, Resonance by Heston Blumenthal is a great molecular bar to indulge in a nice drink and chill. Otherwise, check out Cloud-22, an exclusive club on the roof with an infinity pool. This infinity pool will be suspended 90 metres from the ground and is part of the ‘Cloud 22’ entertainment experience. It offers a swim-up bar, VIP cabanas and private plunge pools with a DJ performing.
Grab your favourite cocktail (or mocktail) and prepare to unwind at this one-of-a-kind pool as you enjoy the unparalleled views of the Dubai skyline – especially the view of the sunset. Cloud-22 is for in-house guests of Atlantis the Royal, making it a very special experience to indulge in.
Wellness and relaxation
Atlantis the Royal offers a range of fitness and health amenities amid luxury. Called ‘Awaken’, this wellness centre is curated to help you get in touch with your soul.
The Awaken Wellness Section includes state-of-the-art treatment rooms, a meditation pavilion, personal styling salons, a fitness centre, an outdoor pool and a Hammam!
Here are some of the wellness facilities offered by Atlantis the Royal’s Wellness Centre:
- Outdoor lap pool
- Awaken Spa: Includes the Hammam Sensorium, massage and energy therapies (such as hypo massages), and facials.
- Awaken Fitness: Personal training, aquatic fitness, yoga, group fitness sessions and meditation
- Alkemy Personal Styling: Hair and body treatments for women, nail salons, and men’s styling services
- Aeon Clinic: Regenerative medicine, aesthetics and wellness
- Sauna
- Steam Room
The therapists at Awaken bring their homeland’s massage therapies to the visitors. You can choose a deep-tissue Philippine Hilot using banana leaves and coconut oil. Other options include a Ukrainian herbal massage, a strong Russian massage, a soul-reviving Indian massage or a therapeutic Balinese massage. Ask for ‘today’s specialist’ to try the massage of the day.
The Skyblaze Fountain, the region’s first fire and water fountain, welcomes visitors. This fountain is inspired by the contrast between water and flame and is a sight to behold.
Private Beaches
The Royal Atlantis Resort in Dubai is home to a stunning 2-kilometre private beach between the resort and the neighbouring Atlantis The Palm. These stunning beaches offer water sports options, luxury lounges and views that can only be described as ‘the ultimate eye candy.’
Shopping
A stay in Dubai is incomplete without shopping – which Royal Atlantis Resort takes to the next level with its luxurious retail experience! This retail space offers the world’s biggest designer brands and glam luxury boutiques – local and international names. Get ready to dress to impress by exploring the options available in Atlantis the Royal. Brands in the retail space at Atlantis the Royal include:
- Valentino
- Graff
- 100% Capri
- Level Shoes
- Tanagra
- Opera Gallery
- Orlebar Brown
- Damas
You can also check out the Royal Boutique, where clothes and accessories from leading designers, including Missoni, Love Brand, Lele Sadoughi, Frescobal Carioca, Le Mogador and more, are available. They also offer personal shopping experiences, where the boutique’s team curates an outfit for any occasion that ensures you’re in the spotlight.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Atlantis The Royal’s location?
Atlantis the Royal is situated on Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah.
How can I stay at Atlantis The Royal?
You can book a stay at the Royal Atlantis Resort from their website, including the Sky Terrace Suite experience. Prices start at AED 17k per night, with the penthouses over AED 100k.
Alternatively, if you’re keen on trying just the spas or wellness treatments at the resort, you can book them separately.
That completes our guide to the Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences, Dubai’s newest icon. We think you’ll agree when we say it certainly sounds worth visiting, right? For now, there are plenty of resorts in Dubai that you could visit. There are several luxury hotels in Palm Jumeirah that offer a wealth of fun activities along with a luxurious stay.
Are you interested in another beautiful location not too far from Palm Jumeirah? Check out this guide to Caesars Bluewaters Resort, a popular beachfront destination full of luxury hotels and thrilling activities.
Finally, it’s well worth checking out our guide to super fun things to do in Dubai, including adventures, romantic getaways, cultural activities and a whole lot more.
The cover image is courtesy of Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences – official Facebook page.
