Atlantis The Palm Dubai

Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai is a magnificent, oceanic tribute to a mythological age. A vast waterscape, Atlantis is a place of sunken aquatic chambers, submerged ruins, and exhilarating water rides, where shark experiences thrill and dolphin encounters leave lifelong impressions. This dynamic property is rising in Dubai from the coastline of the largest man-made island in the world, the Palm Jumeirah. Positioned as the flagship property it is, situated at the apex of the Palm Jumeirah's Crescent, Atlantis, The Palm, majestically crowns the development, while surrounded by the beautifully tranquil sea of the Arabian Gulf.
The resort offers more than 1,500 guest accommodations at the Royal Towers, with over 16 restaurants, bistros and cafes, bars and lounges, and extensive meeting facilities including the opulent Royal Palm ballroom and the Palm Terrace which will overlook the tropical landscape and lapping waters between the central fronds and the crescent of the Palm Jumeirah. As the ultimate resort destination, Atlantis, The Palm, is full of trails of discovery, with over 68,000 m3 (15 million gallons) of salt and fresh water attractions, vibrant entertainment which will bring a host of ocean-themed delights into the very center of any holiday experience, thrilling the senses and unearthing new encounters for all.
Water adventures, salt and fresh water attractions and an open-air marine habitat are the focal point of Atlantis, The Palm for both guests and visitors. Aquaventure is a water playground consisting of extraordinary rides with cascades, tidal waves and rapids, and the Mesopotamian-styled Ziggurat temple reaching over 30 meters into the sky and featuring seven heart-pumping water slides, two of which catapult riders through shark-filled lagoons. The Ambassador Lagoon is an 11 million liter marine habitat and underw ater exhibit home to several hundred species of marine life, with a viewing panel looking right into the mystical ruins of Atlantis. Finally, Dolphin Bay is a 4.5 hectare state-of-the-art dolphin education and conservation center allowing guests the opportunity to meet and interact with one of the world's most charismatic animals in an unparalleled facility.

Dubai

Dubai (Arabic: دبيّ‎ Dubayy)  is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the only two emirates to have veto power over critical matters of national importance in the country's legislature.

The earliest recorded mention of Dubai is in 1095, and the earliest settlement known as Dubai town dates from 1799. Dubai was formally established in the early 19th century by the Al Abu Falasa clan of Bani Yas, and it remained under clan control when the United Kingdom assumed the protection of Dubai in 1892. Its geographical location made it an important trading hub and by the beginning of the 20th century, it was an important port. In 1966, the year oil was discovered, Dubai and the emirate of Qatar set up a new monetary unit to replace the Gulf Rupee.

The oil economy led to a massive influx of foreign workers, quickly expanding the city by 300% and bringing in international oil interests. The modern emirate of Dubai was created after the UK left the area in 1971. At this time Dubai, together with Abu Dhabi and four other emirates, formed the United Arab Emirates. The following year Ras al Khaimah joined the federation while Qatar and Bahrain chose to remain independent nations. In 1973, the monetary union with Qatar was dissolved and the UAE Dirham introduced throughout the UAE.

Today, Dubai has emerged as a global city and a business hub. Although Dubai's economy was built on the oil industry, currently the emirate's model of business, similar to that of Western countries, drives its economy, with the effect that its main revenues are now from tourism, real estate, and financial services. Dubai has recently attracted world attention through many innovative large construction projects and sports events. This increased attention has highlighted labour rights and human rights issues concerning its largely South Asian workforce.

Dubai hotels sector

The Dubai hotels sector is set to expand dramatically over the coming years. In 2006 Dubai hotel occupancy rates were the highest in the world at 86%. If you look closer at the 5 star hotel segment the occupancy rates are even higher at 92%. This is even with the highest price per room averaging  at $232 US. These rates of hotels in Dubai are even greater than the 5 star price per room night of cities such as New York and Paris.
The Dubai tourism boom is fueling these lofty numbers and are expected to increase their 5 million annual visitors to 15 million by 2012. Most of this boom is being driven by the city run airline Emirates, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Emirates alone has 80 direct flights to destinations around the world and is expecting to add another 20 destinations over the next few years.
Dubai hotel UAE sector is set to add a Palazzo Versace and the first Trump International project outside of North America on the world famous Palm Island Jumeirah. It is no mistake that the Trump organization has spotted Dubai as its first step into the region to begin its international branding initiative.