Unforgettable Meeting Spaces: Atlantis, the Palm Where Luxury Meets Adventure

Atlantis, The Palm, located in Dubai, is the ultimate entertainment destination to host an upcoming gathering or event. From spectacular rooms and suites, vibrant entertainment settings, captivating backdrops and extraordinary activities, every occasion is designed to deliver an unforgettable experience.

Atlantis, The Palm boasts an impressive 13 meeting rooms, three ballrooms and one boardroom, perfect for corporate events, conferences, galas or celebrations. From small and informal to spectacularly bold - and everything in between - these venues will no doubt wow any attendee. Meeting spaces are spread throughout the resort with a mix of indoor and outdoor options to take advantage of the year-round tropical desert climate.

Indoor Venues

Each of the three ballrooms on property offer a bespoke and memorable experience for guests. With the ability to accommodate between 300 and 2,000 people, there are limitless opportunities to curate larger events at Atlantis, The Palm. The Spice Ballroom is the most flexible space of the three equipped with a private outdoor terrace and pre-function area included with bookings. The Silk Ballroom is the top choice for presentations or tech-savvy functions as it is rigged with the latest audio and visual equipment.

The largest ballroom on site, the Atlantis Ballroom is where Dubai's most spectacular events take place. With soaring ceilings, opulent decor and direct access to the Royal Terrace, this grand space cannot be topped. Last but not least, the Andes Boardroom is filled with natural light and provides the perfect setting for an off-site meeting, including a private bathroom and an adjacent ballroom.

Unique Venues

In addition to the indoor meeting rooms, ballrooms and the boardroom, the resort can take corporate retreats or celebrations to the next level with a variety of unique venues located across the property. One of Dubai's most immersive venues, The Lost Chambers Aquarium can be reserved for up to 150 guests for a show-stopping event surrounded by 65,000 marine animals gliding past the windows. For guests seeking outdoor venues the onsite private beach is ideal for intimate events, allowing visitors to soak up the sun and check out the awe-inspiring views. Against the backdrop of the dreamy Dubai skyline, other outdoor venues include the Family Pool area for large gatherings, the Royal Terrace with stunning views, or Aquaventure Waterpark, perfect for team building events, banquets or parties.

Add-Ins

When booking at Atlantis, The Palm organizers can expect the full package as the events team works with guests every step of the way from conception to execution. From intimate dinners to grand galas, the team can handle it all. In partnership with the on-site culinary masters, they will create a menu for any occasion specifically tailored to the booker's preferences with gourmet luxury meal options made up of the finest ingredients. Erase all the stress of planning and let the events team curate the perfect atmosphere.

Green Meetings

In alignment with the Atlantis Atlas Project - the resort's commitment to sustainability - Atlantis, The Palm offers a green meeting package with several waste, energy and conservation efforts to reduce excess and help do business in ways that are good for both people and the planet.

A dedicated professional is assigned to each green meeting project to guide and assist bookings throughout the event planning process. This includes the official Atlantis green meetings checklist, a liaison to internal departments, check-ins to ensure all requests are implemented, communication to event attendees about sustainable actions being taken and a post-event summary of waste, water, and energy usage.

Green procedures include utilizing outdoor venues to reduce energy consumption (weather permitting), an electronic check-in system and digital signage to reduce paper waste, electric buggies to eliminate unnecessary emissions and sustainable cleaning products. The culinary team has its own set of measures including reconfirming the number of guests to reduce food waste, using local ingredients as much as possible to boost the local economy and reduce the carbon footprint and single-use plastic is not permitted.

Team Building

For corporations looking to make a splash, Atlantis, The Palm's team-building opportunities offer an exciting spin from outdoor to adventure to even options for the whole family to partake. Teams can embrace the sunny weather of Dubai through 'surf n turf' relay races, beach football tournaments and sand sculpture creations. Adventure seekers have the chance to engage in a number of challenges, mazes and problem-solving activities in The Atlantean Exploration and The Atlantean Race. Companies can reward employees by letting the whole family join for a day of fun including crab races, sack races and more.

Additional epic options include taking the team to Aquaventure Waterpark - the world's largest waterpark home to 105 rides, slides and attractions. Task colleagues with taking the "Leap of Faith" down one of the steepest slides in the world.

Luxury Accommodations

After a day of excitement and celebration, guests can unwind and relax in one of the 1,544 ocean-themed rooms and suites. Accommodation ranges from Ocean and Palm Beach room, a spacious 45 square meters, to a series of larger suites, sumptuously appointed with walk-in wardrobes, dressing areas and jetted tubs. Interiors are fashioned in an elegantly understated contemporary decor of earth tones, while vibrant splashes of color bring the ocean indoors. Decadent bathrooms outfitted with marble floors, granite vanities, rain showers and twin vessel sinks provide guests with a luxurious oasis for relaxation.

Guests looking to upgrade their stay for their special occasions can also book one of the 167 luxurious suites, including the popular signature Underwater Suite - a haven for peace and tranquility, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows looking straight into the Ambassador Lagoon. Relax the evening away in the marble bathtub and become immersed in the breathtaking underwater world as fish, sharks and stingrays swim by. The luxury experience continues on the upper level of the suite, accessible by a private elevator, leading guests to the lavish yet intimate lounge, where the waters of the Ambassador Lagoon gently lap at the windows. Every guest's stay is fully catered for, complete with 24-hour private butler service and in-room check-in.

World-Renowned Dining

Since Atlantis, The Palm opened in 2008, it has firmly established itself as the place to go for an unrivaled, exciting and diverse culinary experience. With 35 individual restaurants, bars and lounges, guests can enjoy everything from a world-class meal at celebrity chef restaurants by Gordon Ramsay and Nobu Matsuhisa or a Michelin-starred dining experience at the award-winning Ossiano and Hakkasan. With a vibrant nightlife, choose from all-in-one destination Wavehouse, which serves up fun for all ages, or En Fuego taking entertainment to new heights, or WHITE Beach, the region's most sought-after beach club: perfect for laidback lounging and sunset sessions.

A-List Wellness

The award-winning AWAKEN Spa at Atlantis, The Palm offers a truly different holistic and well-being experience. AWAKEN aligns to each guest's unique quest for mindfulness, health and happiness, awakening all elements of their true nature - body (earth), mind (fire), emotion (water), and spirit (air). Each service is curated to unlock a spiritual alchemy and align to one's higher self, taking guests from self-exploration to self-realization.

Located in the west tower of Atlantis, The Palm, guests can achieve inner harmony in a luxurious setting that is as stunning as it is serene. Upon entering the two-story 2,400 square meter space, guests are greeted by a soothing water wall - the start of their wellness journey.

The AWAKEN Retreat moves beyond the usual spa wet area offering experiences that resonate with the elemental bodies, including a hydrotherapy pool, snow fountain, aromatherapy steam, traditional sauna, a deep relaxation area, as well as a plant-powered refreshment lounge.

With earthy hues and a water pathway, guests can continue their voyage of wellness to one of 27 relaxing therapy rooms. The specially curated menu includes original core treatments from the AWAKEN A-List using the spa's holistic wellness range of aromatherapy, skin and body care produced in the UAE, combined with dedicated music, sound and frequencies. All AWAKEN core products and brands are 100% vegan, cruelty-free and have been created for wellness enthusiasts to aid in their wellness journey.

In addition to AWAKEN Spa, there is also a Fitness Centre, a nail bar and a separate women's-only salon and men's barber for a bespoke haircut and traditional wet shave.

Unbeatable Experiences

Across the resort, every stay unlocks a world of extraordinary. Atlantis, The Palm is home to four swimming pools in total, including the majestic Palm Pool, the vibrant Family Pool and two dynamic pools at WHITE Beach. Guests can also relax on the largest privately-owned beachfront in Dubai at over 2km. The resort is an unparalleled entertainment destination offering guests daily complimentary access to the world's largest waterpark, Aquaventure and The Lost Chambers Aquarium. Guests can enjoy fun and adventure at every turn, including the world's deepest Aquatrek experience, world-class marine educational experiences, and diving at night with sharks and stingrays.

This is just a snapshot of the boundless activities that visitors can experience while hosting or attending events at Atlantis, The Palm. The resort truly becomes a destination in itself, providing food, entertainment and accommodations all in one. The magic of this property paired with its sought-after location means there is truly no better place to book an event in Dubai.

Reprinted from the Hotel Business Review with permission from http://www.hotelexecutive.com/.