Atlantis The Royal opened in January 2023 with a star-studded 'Grand Reveal' extravaganza to celebrate the launch of resort and Dubai’s newest and most exciting architectural icon. The 3-day celebration featured lavish meals created by the world’s best chefs, parties hosted by celebrities including Kendall Jenner, and a show-stopping performance by 32-time Grammy Award-winning superstar, Beyoncé – her first live show in four years.
The newly launched, ultra-luxury experiential resort, Atlantis The Royal was crafted by the world’s leading designers, architects and artists at a cost of $1.6 billion. This is a destination where everything has been designed to challenge the boundaries of your imagination. The resort delivers a curated array of awe-inspiring experiences, inviting you to swim amongst the clouds in sky pools, be dazzled by fountains that breathe fire, or dine at more celebrity chef restaurants than anywhere else in the world. Atlantis The Royal is the place where something incredible happens at every moment!
Atlantis The Royal is home to a collection of some of the most elegant hotel rooms and suites in Dubai, designed to immerse guests in absolute comfort and unparalleled luxury. Soaring up to 43 storys, the interiors represent the absolute pinnacle of modern contemporary opulence, embodying illuminating materials and hand sculpted textures, leathers and geometrics to frame walls. Guests can also enjoy a curated array of bespoke amenities from luxury brands including Hermès, Frette and Graff.
Swim in the sky in your private infinity pool while gazing over the serene sea. Relax on one of the sun loungers and swing to the motion of the ocean; you’ll want to spend as much time as possible on this dream-worthy terrace. With a dining table that can seat six, you can get your butler to arrange an al fresco dinner for you and friends. Feel right at home in a large airy living and dining areas, as well as a separate pantry and two beautiful bathrooms for private and guest use. All bathrooms are fitted with bespoke Graff amenities, a world-exclusive, created for Atlantis The Royal.
Nobu by the Beach (@nobubythebeach) is the debut pool and beach club by one of the world’s most iconic restaurants, Nobu. With its enviable beachfront location in Dubai’s newest ultra-luxury resort, Atlantis The Royal, Nobu by the Beach blends modern cool luxury and minimalistic Japanese tradition into the concept of a luxury pool and beach club. Featuring a lagoon pool, a Nobu restaurant and an expansive outdoor bar overlooking the Dubai skyline, guests can relax on a stylishly appointed sun lounger, or upgrade your visit to one of Nobu’s luxury cabanas, two of which feature their own private plunge pools overlooking the Arabian sea. With a live DJ providing a seductive deep house soundtrack to the day, guests can enjoy a menu of signature Nobu bites and sharing dishes, paired with an extensive selection of cocktails and beverages.
The resort offers 17 restaurants and bars including eight by celebrity chefs, so prepare your appetite!
La Mar (@lamardubai) features the acclaimed cuisine of chef Gastón Acurio (@gastonacurio). The award-winning La Mar by Gastón Acurio offers diners the chance to explore the authentic and diverse flavors of Peruvian gastronomy. With an atmospheric setting overlooking the Palm Island and Dubai skyline, the restaurant’s contemporary design provides the perfect backdrop for La Mar’s must-try signature cebiches, freshly grilled anticuchos and specialty dishes and cocktails. Offering a mix of indoor and outdoor seating with a lively Cebiche bar providing a distinctive culinary experience. With recipes passed down from mothers – and their mothers – guests are invited to sit back and enjoy an authentic voyage across Peru.
Ling Ling (@linglingdubai) is a unique destination dining and ultra lounge experience by Tao Group Hospitality. Featuring contemporary Asian dishes meant to be shared, coupled with a comprehensive drink menu, exquisite dining space and an eclectic, high-energy soundtrack, Ling Ling is designed to evolve from drinking to dining to dancing – in no particular order. Located on the 22nd and 23rd floors of Atlantis The Royal, the city’s newest and most ultra-luxury entertainment resort, Ling Ling overlooks the resort’s expansive Skypool, Cloud 22 with panoramic views of Dubai’s glittering skyline.
Ling Ling’s intent is to create a communal experience whereby guests are encouraged to embark on a culinary journey through the menu, sampling a variety of bites and dishes during the visit. A destination dining contemporary Asian restaurant, Ling Ling fuses taste, sight, and sound to provide guests with the feeling that they can take on the world, or another world for that matter. For those looking for a new and exciting ‘wherever the night may lead’ experience, Ling Ling is a culturally rich, multi-sensory dining and late-night party experience, where guests come for evenings to be remembered, and late nights to be sometimes forgotten. In April 2023, Ling Ling received an honorable mention in the world-leading restaurant guide Gault&Millau. Must-try Signature Dish: Australian lobster pad thai with brandy, egg, bean sprouts, spiced cashew.
This is shopping on another level. With the world's chicest designer brands and exquisite luxury boutiques all in one destination, Atlantis The Royal is Dubai’s newest retail paradise. From home-grown brands to world-renowned haute-couture labels such as Valentino, Louis Vuitton, Dolce Gabbana and more, you're sure to have your head turning from morning till night.
This is a unique holistic spa and wellbeing experience designed to cleanse your body, clear your mind, and stir your spirit. Discover first-of-its-kind holistic therapies and treatments fused with modern technologies to set the most powerful version of yourself free. Achieve inner harmony in a luxurious setting with exclusive treatment rooms, an outdoor pool and meditation pavilion, Hammam Sensorium, personal styling salons, an aesthetic wellness clinic and state-of-the-art Fitness Center.
In collaboration with Ounass, Dolce&Gabbana presents an Italian-inspired experience at Cloud 22 (@Cloud22Dubai). One of the most luxurious sky pools in the world, Cloud 22 is a place where the stunning views are only matched by an unparalleled lifestyle enjoyed by those who revel in luxury. Featuring a gleaming infinity pool overlooking the Dubai skyline, guests can unwind in a stylishly appointed duplex cabana, or upgrade your visit to the two-storey VIP cabana, which features two private plunge pools overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
Insider Tip: Must-Try Signature Dishes include: Bruschetta with Oscietra caviar, Gillardeau oysters drizzled with Amalfi lemon and balsamico sauce, and steak tartare perfected with truffle. Must-Try Signature Cocktails: Above The Cloud, Palm Bliss, and Cloud Delight Cloud 22 Sky Pool was the location of the launch of Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila and Skyblaze fountain is where Beyoncé performed 16 feet up in the air surrounded by fire and water during Atlantis The Royal's grand opening in 2023.
At the award-winning estiatorio Milos (@milosdubai) by acclaimed Chef Costas Spiliadis, flavors from the Greek islands are transported to Dubai’s legendary Palm Island. From its sprawling terrace, diners have front-row seats to the Skyblaze Fountain and the twinkling skyline while savoring the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. Simplicity meets sophistication at estiatorio Milos with family-style sharing dishes, the day’s freshest catches elaborately displayed on ice for diners, and a raw bar displaying a selection of oysters and raw fish options.
Atlantis The Royal view towards Aquaventure Waterpark and Atlantis The Palm Explore The World’s Largest Waterpark, home to over 105 record-breaking slides, attractions, and experiences. Slide in and make waves at Aquaventure Waterpark, explore Dubai’s favorite aquarium and meet the friendly Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins and South African fur seals at Atlas Village. From pulse-racing slides to incredible animal encounters, Atlantis Aquaventure has plenty of legendary experiences to keep you entertained.
If you can pull yourself away from all the luxury of the gorgeous Atlantis The Royal resort, of course Dubai is worth exploring. It is most well-known for its ultramodern architecture, luxury shopping experiences, and lively restaurant and nightlife scene. For a bucket-list experience, take a VIP Tour of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world at 2,716 feet and 160 storeys, that dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline. Entrance for the tours is in the Dubai Mall and the super-fast elevator up is pretty amazing! Other notable landmark buildings include the Dubai Frame and the Museum of the Future, which should also be on your must-see list.