Highlights of Dubai The Palm Jumeirah and high ambitions Stretching five kilometres into the Arabian Gulf and shaped like a date palm, Palm Jumeirah is Dubai’s selfstyled “eighth wonder of the world”. The $12 billion project began in 2001 and six years later, the island's first residents moved in. Today, the 17 fronds are home to around 1,500 beachfront mansions, with a further 6,000 apartments on the trunk. Major hotels on the crescent include Atlantis The Palm and the Waldorf Astoria, with brands such as Fairmont and Viceroy on the trunk. 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". World’s 8th largest waterpark Discover a world of award-winning adventure at Aquaventure Atlantis. A world of water adventures filled with thrilling rides, for the young and the young at heart. Where adventurers ride rapids, whilst thrill seekers defy gravity, and relaxers soak up the sun. Ground-breaking marine animal experiences and once in a lifetime opportunities to interact with the ocean’s most beloved inhabitants. Guests at Atlantis, The Palm, which is located next to the park, are given a free ticket to the waterpark, which can save you quite a lot of money. Burj al Khalifa - a modern age Tower of Babel At over 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa holds the following records: Tallest building in the world. Tallest free-standing structure in the world. Highest number of stories in the world. A truly mixed-use tower, Burj Khalifa comprises 1.85 million square feet of residential space, and 300,000 square feet of office space, in addition to the Armani Hotel Dubai and the Armani Residences. The tower also features lounges, health and wellness facilities, four pools and two observation decks. The highest deck, ‘At the Top’, corresponds to the very highest point of the Petronas Towers. The lobby of The Residence at Burj Khalifa is dominated by artist Jaume Plensa's eponymous sculpture' World Voices'. The piece incorporates 196 cymbals. Water dropping gently from the ceiling strikes the cymbals and creates a chorus of distinct tones that represent the voices of people worldwide. - a veritable modern day reworking of the Babel story! There is no limt to the ambitions of this city and we certainly will not be able to feature all the innovations of this glittering metropolis. What we will do is just highlight some of the magnitude of endeavour!
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