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All courses can be structured to fit around the holiday plans of both resort guests and day visitors. Guests also get the unique opportunity to learn how to dive in one of the resort’s private and pristine indoor salt water pools, allowing them to become accustomed to the sensation of diving prior to doing open water dives in the ocean.


Guests can enjoy a variety of accredited PADI courses, from the basic Discover Scuba Diving program to the Open Water Diver qualification and through the more advanced Instructor courses. Certified PADI divers can enjoy an exhilarating half-day trip in the Arabian Gulf aboard one of two luxurious 37-foot Seamaster powerboats. The half-day trip includes two ocean dives at 15 different dive sites within range of The Atlantis Dive Center, including man-made reefs and shipwrecks off the coast of Dubai and the magnificent Musandam. Qualified divers can also choose to broaden their dive experiences with advanced and specialty diving courses, including deep diving, night diving, wreck diving, underwater photography and more.


For non-divers, guests can participate in the Discover Scuba Diving course, which guides them through the basics of diving alongside an experienced PADI instructor and is inclusive of a pool and ocean dive. Guests can also enjoy sunset cruises and take in the breathtaking surroundings of Dubai’s famous landmarks and The Palm. Departure times vary according to season and are approximately two hours. Refreshments are provided throughout the cruise.


Younger guests can also join in on the fun, with the Atlantis Junior Programs, including The Seal Team and Bubblemaker. Led by a qualified PADI Instructor, The Seal Team program is designed specifically for guests aged 8–10 years old. Here, guests are introduced to various activities such as underwater photography, navigation and environmental awareness, with the aim of becoming a certified PADI Seal Team diver. Bubblemaker takes place in the Zero Entry Pool and is designed for children aged 8–10 years old. During the program, younger guests will experience the thrill of scuba diving, swimming and playing under water.


World-Class Designers and Architects Create New Level of Style and Elegance at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai


Led by the vision of Sol Kerzner, chairman and CEO of Kerzner International (www.kerzner.com), an esteemed roster of internationally known architects, designers and landscapers joined together to create an entirely original, fully integrated entertainment destination resort at the 1,539-room Atlantis, The Palm. Redefining the Dubai resort experience, the September 2008 debut of this unique project showcased the design talents of Jeffrey Beers of Jeffrey Beers International


“I challenged these designers to come up with something that captured the essence of Atlantis — the wonder, the water, and the sense of discovery, yet with distinct Arabian elements,” Sol Kerzner said.


(www.jeffreybeers.com), David Rockwell of The Rockwell Group (www.rockwellgroup.com), and Adam D. Tihany of Tihany Design (www.tihanydesign.com).


The expertise of established interior resort designers Wilson and Associates (www.wilsonassociates.com); design architects Wimberly, Allison, Tong and Goo (www.watg.com); and the innovative landscape architecture of EDSA (www. edsaplan.com) were all utilized in the design process. The resort also features artwork by world-renowned artists Dale Chihuly (www.chihuly.com) and Albino Gonzalez (http:// albinogonzalez.net/).


“I challenged these designers to come up with something that captured the essence of Atlantis — the wonder, the water, and the sense of discovery, yet with distinct Arabian elements,” Sol Kerzner said.


As the flagship resort on The Palm, the momentous silhouette of Atlantis serves as the new gateway to Dubai. Each dimension of the resort offers a taste of Arabia, as well as a playful nod to the ocean and the myth of Atlantis — from sun-kissing spires and Moorish archways to a sunken city filled with exotic sea creatures and suites with a fish eye’s view into an underwater haven.


The Royal Towers Design


Throughout the resort, guests experience an immediate connection to their natural surroundings, traveling on a sensory journey of discovery highlighted by nature, art and moments of wonder. Arrival in the Royal Towers Grand Lobby presents a dazzling interplay of water, light, and sound, with a wall of windows offering stunning vistas of the azure waters of The Palm and beaches along the Arabian Gulf. Moving across the lobby’s travertine marble floors, guests enjoy a symphony of sound as a water wall cascades into a pool, a soothing reminder of the surrounding sea. For Atlantis, The Palm, Sol Kerzner commissioned artist Dale Chihuly to create his first installation in the Middle East — a glass sculpture that brings the essence of the sea and its inhabitants to life. The result, which took almost two years to create, is a 10-meter-high sculpture with over 3,000 pieces of intensely-colored blown glass, ranging from fiery oranges and reds to tranquil blues and greens. The piece is surrounded by a reflection pool.


“This is a totally unique idea for us,” Chihuly said. No matter where guests direct their gaze, Kerzner delights with moments of unexpected wonder. The lobby’s 19-meter-high arched ceilings feature eight handpainted murals on canvas by Spanish artist Albino Gonzalez, one of the world’s foremost


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