The Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences is close to completion after six years of development. <br /><br />The $1.4bn megaproject, situated on the man-made island of Palm Jumeirah, is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2020.
The Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences is close to completion after six years of development.

The $1.4bn megaproject, situated on the man-made island of Palm Jumeirah, is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2020.
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The striking design (rendered here) is comprised of two towers, with one devoted to a resort and the other to residences. <br /><br />Lead architects KPF describe the look as "a series of discrete human-scaled blocks arranged for optimal views, stacked to span over dramatic voids."
The striking design (rendered here) is comprised of two towers, with one devoted to a resort and the other to residences.

Lead architects KPF describe the look as "a series of discrete human-scaled blocks arranged for optimal views, stacked to span over dramatic voids."
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The two towers are connected by a "spa bridge" filled with pools, lounges, and other amenities.
The two towers are connected by a "spa bridge" filled with pools, lounges, and other amenities.
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The resort half contains 795 rooms and suites spread across 43 floors, as well as private clubs, restaurants, and bars.<br />On the residence side, there are 231 apartments ranging from two to five bedrooms.
The resort half contains 795 rooms and suites spread across 43 floors, as well as private clubs, restaurants, and bars.
On the residence side, there are 231 apartments ranging from two to five bedrooms.
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Many of the residences feature terraced gardens and infinity pools. Prices start at around $2 million.
Many of the residences feature terraced gardens and infinity pools. Prices start at around $2 million.
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Residents will also have access to a spa complex featuring pools, fitness facilities, and treatment rooms.
Residents will also have access to a spa complex featuring pools, fitness facilities, and treatment rooms.
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The intricate design has entailed a complex build. This construction shot was taken in May.
The intricate design has entailed a complex build. This construction shot was taken in May.
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The Royal Atlantis is one of several new luxury hotel developments in Dubai as the Emirate gears up to host Expo 2020, which is expected to draw 25 million visitors. One rival is the FIVE Jumeirah Village Dubai resort, dotted with private pools and jacuzzies.
The Royal Atlantis is one of several new luxury hotel developments in Dubai as the Emirate gears up to host Expo 2020, which is expected to draw 25 million visitors. One rival is the FIVE Jumeirah Village Dubai resort, dotted with private pools and jacuzzies.
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The resort comprises 247 luxury rooms and suites, 254 hotel apartments, and 269 pools with views across the city and desert.
The resort comprises 247 luxury rooms and suites, 254 hotel apartments, and 269 pools with views across the city and desert.
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More than 1,250 luxury hotel rooms entered the Dubai market in the first of 2019, according to Claudia de Brito, editor of Hotelier Middle East magazine.
More than 1,250 luxury hotel rooms entered the Dubai market in the first of 2019, according to Claudia de Brito, editor of Hotelier Middle East magazine.
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The newly-opened Jebel Ali Lake View Resort features a championship-standard golf course and Amazon Alexa-activated voice assistants in every room.
The newly-opened Jebel Ali Lake View Resort features a championship-standard golf course and Amazon Alexa-activated voice assistants in every room.
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The one million square meter resort also includes access to a private beach.
The one million square meter resort also includes access to a private beach.
Daniella Baptista
ME by Melia will be Dubai's first and only hotel to be designed by the late Zaha Hadid.
ME by Melia will be Dubai's first and only hotel to be designed by the late Zaha Hadid.
LAURIAN GHINITOIU
The first Legoland hotel in the Middle East region will open in Dubai next year.
The first Legoland hotel in the Middle East region will open in Dubai next year.
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