First images released of Jenga-style Dubai’s Atlantis The Royal hotel

First-look images and drone footage of Dubai’s new Atlantis The Royal hotel have been revealed ahead of the opening of bookings for stays on Monday.

The resort sits on the Palm Jumeirah archipelago of man-made islands and has an eye-catching design that stands out even among the best-selling buildings in Dubai’s cityscape, with 795 rooms from $850 a night (£730) spread across on six towers and arranged in blocks reminiscent of a game of Jenga.

The “crown jewel of Atlantis The Royal” is an open-air “entertainment experience” that bridges the middle of the resort on the 22nd floor and features a 90-meter (295-foot) infinity pool. long. Other highlights include Heston Blumenthal’s first-ever cocktail bar, with “the world’s largest jellyfish aquarium”, the first-ever Nobu restaurant swimming pool and beach club, two kilometers (1.2 miles) from private beach – and “fire-breathing” water fountains.

First-look images and drone footage of Dubai’s new Atlantis The Royal hotel have been revealed ahead of the opening of bookings for stays on Monday

Atlantis The Royal sits on the Palm Jumeirah archipelago of man-made islands and has an eye-catching design that stands out even among the blockbuster buildings of Dubai's cityscape

Atlantis The Royal sits on the Palm Jumeirah archipelago of man-made islands and has an eye-catching design that stands out even among the blockbuster buildings of Dubai’s cityscape

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The “crown jewel of Atlantis The Royal” is an open-air “entertainment experience” that bridges the middle of the resort on the 22nd floor and features a 90-meter (295-foot) infinity pool. long (above)

The resort’s most popular rooms — a sister property to Atlantis The Palm — will be the 44 luxury suites and “signature penthouses,” all of which feature private infinity pools, “butler service, elite” and pillow menus featuring mini versions of every variety, from buckwheat to memory foam.

All rooms, according to the resort, “will offer ultra-luxe touches” that include “a bespoke selection of amenities from luxury brands such as Hermes, Frette and Graff.”

And they’ll also be state-of-the-art, with guests able to control their room’s thermostat, lighting, TV, and other amenities through their cell phones.

Food and drink options will also be exciting, we’re told, with dishes from “pioneering chefs” and “spectacular experiences” at 17 restaurants and bars.

The complex will include a cocktail bar by superstar British chef Heston Blumenthal which houses a 6.5 meter (21ft) high aquarium housing 4,000 moon jellyfish.

The complex will include a cocktail bar by superstar British chef Heston Blumenthal which houses a 6.5 meter (21ft) high aquarium housing 4,000 moon jellyfish.

Pictured above is one of the 44 rooms with a private infinity pool.  These rooms also feature

Pictured above is one of the 44 rooms with a private infinity pool. These rooms also feature “elite butler service”

A bathroom in the new hotel, with a stand-alone tub and marble floor and walls

A bathroom in the new hotel, with a stand-alone tub and marble floor and walls

One of Atlantis The Royal's signature suites, with interiors by London-based GA Design

One of Atlantis The Royal’s signature suites, with interiors by London-based GA Design

Superstar British chef Blumenthal’s cocktail bar is set to be one of the most photographed, thanks to a 6.5 meter high aquarium housing 4,000 moon jellies.

Titled Resonance by Heston Blumenthal, this new concept “will deliver memorable dining experiences through thoughtful, meticulously crafted and intricate cocktails, food and theater.”

The complex will also house an outpost of Blumenthal’s Dinner restaurant, the original of which in London boasts two Michelin stars.

Other “culinary icons” launching restaurants at Atlantis The Royal include Gaston Acurio, Ariana Bundy, Costas Spiliadis and Jose Andres.

At 11.5 meters (37 m) tall and made of 5.5 tons of stainless steel, Droplets is the centerpiece of the lobby of Atlantis The Royal

At 11.5 meters (37 m) tall and made of 5.5 tons of stainless steel, Droplets is the centerpiece of the lobby of Atlantis The Royal

All rooms, depending on the resort,

All rooms, according to the resort, “will offer ultra-luxe touches” that include “a bespoke selection of amenities from luxury brands such as Hermes, Frette and Graff.”

The resort has 795 rooms spread over six towers and arranged in blocks reminiscent of a game of Jenga

The resort has 795 rooms spread over six towers and arranged in blocks reminiscent of a game of Jenga

The resort will open to guests in 2023, but before that there will be a spectacular 'big reveal' in January with a 'star lineup of stars in attendance'.

The resort will open to guests in 2023, but before that there will be a spectacular ‘big reveal’ in January with a ‘star lineup of stars in attendance’.

Partygoers looking to party the night away, meanwhile, will want to head to the 22nd floor entertainment venue – Cloud 22.

The hotel says, “With VIP cabins with private pools, a swim-up bar and a glittering head-shaped DJ booth, this venue is the jewel in the crown of Atlantis The Royal. Destined to become Dubai’s iconic entertainment and nightlife destination, revelers can dance all day and all night with the world’s top DJs while overlooking Dubai’s glittering skyline.

There’s also a “night party experience” next door on the 22nd floor of the pan-Asian restaurant Ling Ling – plus “360-degree views of the Arabian Gulf and the sparkling Dubai Skyline”.

Customers will also, no doubt, be wowed by the water fountains, which have been “designed by the world authority on water features, Wet Design”.

One of the interior hallways with marble staircases and architectural design by New York-based Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates

One of the interior hallways with marble staircases and architectural design by New York-based Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates

The complex states:

The resort says: “As these new images show, Atlantis The Royal is the pinnacle of luxury, offering guests a unique experience, tailored to their every desire.”

Pillow menus feature mini versions of every variety, from buckwheat to memory foam

Pillow menus feature mini versions of every variety, from buckwheat to memory foam

The station says, “The station is home to a huge range of fountains and water features. This includes the magnificent Skyblaze, a fire-breathing fountain that is the first and only permanent fire and water performance fountain in the Middle East.

The resort will open to guests in 2023, but before that there will be a spectacular “big reveal” in January with a “star lineup of stars in attendance” that echoes the “spectacular” launch of Atlantis The Palm in 2008. where guests included Robert DeNiro, Gerard Butler and Kylie Minogue.

The resort adds: “As these new images show, Atlantis The Royal is the pinnacle of luxury, offering guests a unique experience tailored to their every desire.”

Tim Kelly, Managing Director of Atlantis Dubai, said: “This is it. Our time has finally come to reveal Atlantis The Royal as the most luxurious entertainment resort in the world. Resort openings like this only happen once or twice in a decade, and we can’t wait to share it with the world. As these new images demonstrate, this is a one-of-a-kind complex and the building itself will become an instantly recognizable icon of the Dubai skyline. We are excited to begin welcoming guests next year and providing them with an experience they will never forget.

To be one of the first to stay at Atlantis The Royal, book at www.atlantistheroyal.com. Reservations will open from October 31, 2022, for stays from 2023.

Tim Kelly, Managing Director of Atlantis Dubai, said: “This is it.  Our time has finally come to reveal Atlantis The Royal as the most luxurious entertainment resort in the world.  Station openings like this only happen once or twice in a decade'

Tim Kelly, Managing Director of Atlantis Dubai, said: “This is it. Our time has finally come to reveal Atlantis The Royal as the most luxurious entertainment resort in the world. Station openings like this only happen once or twice in a decade’

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