Atlantis Dubai Unveils Extensive Enhancements Across Resorts, Aquaventure World
Atlantis Dubai has announced significant reinvestment and upgrades across Atlantis, The Palm, Atlantis The Royal, and Aquaventure World, focusing on dining, leisure, and retail experiences, with some projects set to comp
Atlantis Dubai is undertaking a substantial investment programme to enhance its offerings across Atlantis, The Palm, Atlantis The Royal, and Aquaventure World, reflecting continued confidence in Dubai's tourism sector. These enhancements, with some scheduled for completion by October 2026, aim to elevate guest experiences in dining, leisure, and retail.
Atlantis, The Palm Upgrades
Atlantis, The Palm is seeing several key improvements, including the expansion of Plato’s Lounge, which will more than double its seating capacity and introduce a new terrace balcony with city views, alongside an accessible ramped pathway. The resort's one-MICHELIN-starred restaurant, Ossiano, will undergo a comprehensive refurbishment to enhance its underwater dining environment. Also, the Palm Pool is receiving upgrades.
Atlantis The Royal Enhancements
Atlantis The Royal is expanding its leisure and dining options with the introduction of The Garden Bar, a new outdoor lounge offering panoramic views. The Royal Pool will be enhanced with a new family pool, approximately 60 additional sunbeds, and three air-conditioned cabanas. Cloud 22 will also see an updated pool deck and an expanded sunbed area, adding roughly 40 sunbeds to maximise lounging capacity and views.
Aquaventure World Developments
Aquaventure World is undergoing extensive refurbishment, including restoration of its River Rapids. The waterpark will introduce Poseidon’s Village, a new indoor dining destination designed to become the park's largest. This venue will accommodate almost 400 indoor guests and nearly 300 outdoor guests, significantly increasing dining capacity and offering a diverse menu including vegan, healthy, and Asian options.
Questions, answered
- What are the main areas being enhanced at Atlantis Dubai?
- The major enhancements are being carried out across Atlantis, The Palm, Atlantis The Royal, and Aquaventure World, focusing on dining, leisure facilities, and retail offerings.
- What is new at Atlantis, The Palm?
- Atlantis, The Palm will see an expanded Plato’s Lounge with a new terrace balcony and double the seating, a comprehensive refurbishment of Ossiano, and upgrades to the Palm Pool.
- What new dining venue is coming to Aquaventure World?
- Aquaventure World is set to open Poseidon’s Village, its largest indoor dining destination, capable of seating almost 400 guests indoors and nearly 300 outdoors, offering a wide range of menu options.
- What improvements are planned for Atlantis The Royal?
- Atlantis The Royal will introduce The Garden Bar, enhance the Royal Pool with a new family pool and additional sunbeds, and upgrade Cloud 22's pool deck, adding approximately 40 sunbeds.
- When are some of these enhancements expected to be completed?
- The new Plato’s Lounge at Atlantis, The Palm, for instance, is set to open in October 2026, marking a significant year of reinvestment across the destination.
This brief was summarised and rewritten by Gaia Living from public reporting. Figures and details reflect the original sources.
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