Atlantis The Palm
Atlantis The Palm
A famous resort at the top of the palm island, with the Aquaventure water park and an aquarium.
Description
Atlantis The Palm is a legendary resort complex at the very top of Palm Jumeirah island, one of the symbols of touristic Dubai. The pink-sand building is visible from afar, and inside there are hotels, restaurants and large-scale entertainment.
The complex's main draws are the Aquaventure water park with record-breaking slides and its own beach, plus The Lost Chambers aquarium with thousands of marine creatures. People come both for a day out and to stay over.
Tip: Hotel guests usually have water park and aquarium entry included — check when booking.
Photos
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Planning your visit
Best time
Water park — in the morning, while there are fewer queues; you can stay a whole day.
How much time to allow
Water park — a full day; aquarium — 1–1.5 hours.
Tickets & prices
Prices are approximate and depend on the slot and conditions — check when buying.
On the map
Interactive satellite map — zoom and pan to explore the place and its surroundings.
Good to know
How to get there
Frequently asked questions about Atlantis The Palm
What is there at Atlantis The Palm?+
The Aquaventure water park, The Lost Chambers aquarium, a beach, restaurants and water entertainment. It is both a hotel and a day-out amusement park.
Can you get into Atlantis without staying there?+
Yes, tickets to the water park and aquarium are sold separately; accommodation is not required.
How do I get to Atlantis The Palm?+
By the Palm Monorail to the final station, or by taxi along the trunk of the palm island.
What's nearby
Nearby spots — easy to combine into one route.
Entertainment Aquaventure Waterpark
One of the world's largest water parks, at the Atlantis resort on Palm Jumeirah, with dozens of slides, record-breaking drops and a lagoon of marine life.
Tip: Arrive at opening: by midday the queues for the headline slides grow noticeably.
Architecture The View at The Palm
An observation deck on the 52nd floor of Palm Tower — the only spot from which you can see the entire palm island.
Tip: Come closer to sunset, when the water and the palm's quarters are bathed in soft light.
Architecture Palm Jumeirah
An artificial archipelago shaped like a palm tree. From above you can see it in full — the fronds, the trunk and the crescent breakwater.
Tip: Ride the monorail along the trunk to Atlantis Aquaventure — the end of the line and the best view of Atlantis.
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