Updated: April 19, 2024

Palm Jumeirah
The tree-shaped Palm Jumeirah island is known for glitzy hotels, posh apartment towers and upmarket global restaurants. Food trucks offering snacks like shawarma dot the Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk, popular for its views of the Dubai coastline and the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel. Beach clubs with spas and infinity pools turn into boisterous nightclubs with live DJs in the evening.

Area: 5.72 km²
Max length: 5 km
Date formed: June 2001
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Atlantis The Palm, Dubai

Atlantis The Palm, Dubai is a luxury hotel resort located at the apex of the Palm Jumeirah in the United Arab Emirates. It was the first resort to be built on the island and is themed on the myth of Atlantis but includes distinct Arabian elements. The resort opened on September 24, 2008 as a joint venture between Kerzner International Holdings Limited and Istithmar.

Hotel chain: Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
Number of rooms: 1,548
Opening: September 24, 2008

Videography by: Saeed Anwar
Camera: IPhone 11 ProMax