We only spent a few short nights in Dubai. In fact due to a flight cancellation and major re-route stuff up by our airline (Sri Lankan), our time in Dubai was limited to only two days.
On our first day we had a walk around near the Burj Khalifa – currently the tallest building in the world at approximates 828 metres. Tickets to the viewing deck sell out days in advance so if you want to go to the top make sure you book before you arrive.
At the base of the tower is the Dubai Mall. It feels very luxurious inside.
It even has its own aquarium!
Our one full night in Dubai was spent at Atlantis the Palm – a hotel Jamie has been keen to stay at for a number of years.
The taxi took us out along the stem of the palm islands and at the very tip we hit Atlantis.
After checking in we headed up to check out our room.
It was very comfortable and had a great view back across the palm to the main land.
The Atlantis is really spectacular. It has several pools and a private beach.
It has several on-site restaurants. One of which is Nobu.
We stopped for a couple of cocktails.
Most of our first afternoon and evening was spent at the hotels own water park – Aquaventure. The park is located on the hotel grounds and if you are staying at the hotel you don’t have to pay the entry fee. They even have a water slide that takes you through a shark tank!
Also very impressive is the Atlantis’ own aquarium – the Lost Chambers. Entry is free for hotel guests and all the rooms and tanks are designed around the sunken city theme.
Atlantis The Palm, Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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