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IN PICS: Atlantis, The Palm

Dubai's latest mega-hotel Atlantis, The Palm was opened up to the media on Tuesday for a sneak peak at one of the world's most lavish resorts. Here Arabian Business reveals some of the highlights. (ITP Images)

Atlantis, The Palm will officially open in September, although the Palm Jumeirah’s flagship resort began taking bookings in February. (ITP Images)

The hotel includes the iconic Royal Towers hotel itself, as well as a luxurious aqua park, aquarium, spa and fitness centre, restaurants and bars, and recreation and conference facilities. (ITP Images)

The hotel has more than 1,500 guest accommodations at the Royal Towers. (ITP Images)

The hotel is the brain child of hotel magnet Sol Kerzner and the sister hotel of Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas. (ITP Images)

The architectural design of the Palm resort is based heavily on the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas. (ITP Images)

The resort includes ‘The Lost Chamber’, inspired by the mythical lost continent, which includes an exotic array of sea creatures, mystical antiquities and ancient ruins. (ITP Images)

The resort’s extensive aquarium includes 20 fish and seawater exhibits. (ITP Images)

There are around 65,000 different types of marine life on display including sharks and dolphins. (ITP Images)

Every guest room and suite at the resort has magnificent views of the Arabian Gulf or the the Palm Jumeirah. (ITP Images)

The rooms and suites are spacious and well-equipped, with walk-in wardrobes, dressing areas and jetted tubs. (ITP Images)

The Bridge Suite spans the entire section of the Royal Towers with a private elevator and 24-hour butler service. Picture does not show Bridge Suite. (ITP Images)

The Royal and Presidential Suites offer stately grandeur and enjoy commanding vistas. Picture does not show Royal and Presidential Suites. (ITP Images)

Arabian Business reveals the secrets of Dubai’s latest mega-hotel Atlantis, The Palm.

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