How much did Atlantis, The Palm cost?

Atlantis was developed as a joint venture between Kerzner International Holdings Ltd. and Istithmar, and officially opened in September 2008. The construction cost was reported to be US$1.5 bn.



Atlantis, The Palm, the massive ocean-themed resort located at the apex of the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, cost approximately $1.5 billion USD to construct. Developed as a joint venture between Kerzner International Holdings Limited and Istithmar, the resort opened in September 2008 with a star-studded celebration that remains one of the most expensive private parties in history. The construction was an enormous engineering feat, requiring over 58,000 kilometers of steel bars and the creation of a massive 11-million-liter open-air marine habitat known as the Ambassador Lagoon. The resort features 1,548 rooms and the expansive Aquaventure Waterpark, which was designed to be one of the most technologically advanced water parks in the world. In 2023, its sister property, Atlantis The Royal, opened nearby with an even higher construction price tag of roughly $1.6 billion USD, further cementing the Palm Jumeirah as one of the world's most capital-intensive luxury tourism destinations.

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Development. Atlantis The Palm, opened on 24 September 2008 as a joint venture between Kerzner International Holdings Limited and Istithmar World. In April 2012, Istithmar World acquired Kerzner's 50-percent stake in the property for US$250 million. The property continues to be managed by Kerzner International Resorts.

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It took just six years to build Resorts in the works include The Royal Atlantis, next to the existing Atlantis resort, and Palm 360, a 2-tower resort connected by a 155m-long sky pool.

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The iconic 5-star resort has a prime location at the top of Palm Island, an island known for its glamorous hotels and upmarket restaurants. The resort is overflowing with first-class facilities, from the world's largest waterpark to celebrity chef restaurants.

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Atlantis the Palm can be visited for free but you will only be able to visit the shopping gallery. If you want to visit the Lost Chambers and/or Aquaventure Waterpark you will have to pay. Check for their prices on the page about Lost Chambers and the page about Aquaventure Waterpark.

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Dolphin Bay at Atlantis, The Palm is one of the most sophisticated dolphin habitats in the world. Here you have the opportunity to swim with dolphins with a variety of experiences suitable for all ages and swimming abilities.

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