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	* Atlantis, The Palm - [https://www.atlantisthepalm.com Official site]		* Atlantis, The Palm - [https://www.atlantisthepalm.com Official site]
−	* Laing O'Rourke - ~~[http://www.laingorourke.com/our-work/all-projects/atlantis.aspx~~ Atlantis]	+	* Laing O'Rourke - Atlantis

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Atlantis, The Palm is a five-star ocean-themed resort hotel on the apex of the man-made Palm Island’s crescent, Dubai, UAE. The building was the first to be built on the island and is based around the myth of Atlantis, as depicted in the works of Plato~~, as well as including distinct Arabian elements~~. The building has two ~~main~~ towers, referred to as East and West, joined together by the Royal Bridge Suite.	+	Atlantis, The Palm is a five-star ocean-themed resort hotel on the apex of the man-made Palm Island’s crescent, Dubai, UAE. The building was the first to be built on the island and is based around the myth of Atlantis, as depicted in the works of Plato. The main building has two central towers, referred to as East and West, joined together by the Royal Bridge Suite.

	The 46 hectare resort comprises 1,539 rooms, 23 restaurants, luxury boutiques, and a 17 hectare nautical-themed water park and tropical gardens containing more than 250,000 plants and trees. A key feature of the water park is the Leap of Faith slide; a 60 ft drop at an 86-degree angle from the top of a replica Mayan temple. It propels riders through a clear acrylic tunnel submerged in a shark-filled lagoon.		The 46 hectare resort comprises 1,539 rooms, 23 restaurants, luxury boutiques, and a 17 hectare nautical-themed water park and tropical gardens containing more than 250,000 plants and trees. A key feature of the water park is the Leap of Faith slide; a 60 ft drop at an 86-degree angle from the top of a replica Mayan temple. It propels riders through a clear acrylic tunnel submerged in a shark-filled lagoon.
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	The resort includes one of the largest open-air marine habitats in the world, containing approximately 65,000 marine animals in lagoons and other displays. Three-storey underwater suites allow guests to literally ‘sleep with the fishes’.		The resort includes one of the largest open-air marine habitats in the world, containing approximately 65,000 marine animals in lagoons and other displays. Three-storey underwater suites allow guests to literally ‘sleep with the fishes’.

−	Atlantis was developed as a joint venture between Kerzner International Holdings Ltd. and Istithmar, and officially opened in September 2008. The construction cost was US$1.5 bn.	+	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$1.5 bn. In April 2012, Istithmar acquired Kerzner’s 50% stake in the property for US$ 250m. The property continues to be managed by Kerzner International Resorts.
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−	In April 2012, Istithmar acquired Kerzner’s 50% stake in the property for US$ 250m. The property continues to be managed by Kerzner International Resorts.	+

	Atlantis has become a landmark tourist attraction and an iconic symbol of Dubai’s place on the world-stage.		Atlantis has become a landmark tourist attraction and an iconic symbol of Dubai’s place on the world-stage.
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	Atlantis was designed by Wimberly, Tong and Goo, an international firm specialising in luxury hotel complexes.		Atlantis was designed by Wimberly, Tong and Goo, an international firm specialising in luxury hotel complexes.

−	The design incorporates classical Arabian architecture in both the interior and exterior of the 23-storey hotel, with semi-precious stones, intricate fossilised shells and 'fish' stones included throughout. A 10 m-high glass sculpture~~, installed~~ by artist Dale Chihuly, contains more than 3,000 pieces of intensely-coloured blown glass ranging from fiery oranges and reds to tranquil blues and greens, surrounded by a reflection pool. The hotel lobby's 19 m-high arched ceilings feature 8 hand-painted murals by Spanish artist Albino Gonzalez.	+	The design incorporates classical Arabian architecture in both the interior and exterior of the 23-storey hotel, with semi-precious stones, intricate fossilised shells and 'fish' stones included throughout. A 10 m-high glass sculpture by artist Dale Chihuly contains more than 3,000 pieces of intensely-coloured blown glass ranging from fiery oranges and reds to tranquil blues and greens, surrounded by a reflection pool. The hotel lobby's 19 m-high arched ceilings feature 8 hand-painted murals by Spanish artist Albino Gonzalez.

−	The contractor, Laing O’Rourke, ~~was responsible for the design and construction phases. They designed~~ the hotel envelope using a modular precast glass-fibre/reinforced concrete façade, which was installed by their in-house specialists Emirates Precast. They also developed a pioneering facility to pre assemble modular bathroom ‘pods’ in a controlled factory environment. 1,500 pods were delivered direct to the site and installed at a rate of 38 per week.	+	The contractor, Laing O’Rourke, developed the hotel envelope using a modular precast glass-fibre/reinforced concrete façade, which was installed by their in-house specialists Emirates Precast. They also developed a pioneering facility to pre assemble modular bathroom ‘pods’ in a controlled factory environment. 1,500 pods were delivered direct to the site and installed at a rate of 38 per week.

−	The logistical operation to facilitate the build of the intricate design presented challenges. A highly complex operation was set up involving road deliveries, handling and distribution, temporary utilities, communication systems, traffic management and site labour.	+	The logistical operation to facilitate the build of the intricate design presented challenges. A highly complex operation was set up involving road deliveries, handling and distribution, temporary utilities, communication systems, traffic management and an enormous amount of on-site labour. At its peak, a workforce of 10,000 were employed, working 2 million hours a month.

−	~~At its peak, a workforce of 10,000 were employer, working at 2 million hours per month.~~ It was ~~eventually~~ completed 2 months ahead of schedule.	+	It was completed 2 months ahead of schedule.

	[[File:Atlantis.jpg\|link=File:Atlantis.jpg]]		[[File:Atlantis.jpg\|link=File:Atlantis.jpg]]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Atlantis, The Palm is a five-star ocean-themed resort hotel on the apex of the man-made Palm Island’s crescent, Dubai, UAE. The building was the first to be built on the island and is based around the myth of Atlantis, as depicted in the works of Plato, as well as including distinct Arabian elements. The building ~~is made up of~~ two towers, referred to as East and West, joined together by the Royal Bridge Suite.	+	Atlantis, The Palm is a five-star ocean-themed resort hotel on the apex of the man-made Palm Island’s crescent, Dubai, UAE. The building was the first to be built on the island and is based around the myth of Atlantis, as depicted in the works of Plato, as well as including distinct Arabian elements. The building has two main towers, referred to as East and West, joined together by the Royal Bridge Suite.

−	The 46 hectare resort comprises 1,539 rooms, 23 restaurants, luxury boutiques, and a 17 hectare nautical-themed water park~~. The building is situated between landscaped~~ tropical gardens containing ~~over~~ 250,000 plants and trees~~, and provides panoramic ocean views~~ of the ~~Persian gulf throughout~~.	+	The 46 hectare resort comprises 1,539 rooms, 23 restaurants, luxury boutiques, and a 17 hectare nautical-themed water park and tropical gardens containing more than 250,000 plants and trees. A key feature of the water park is the Leap of Faith slide; a 60 ft drop at an 86-degree angle from the top of a replica Mayan temple. It propels riders through a clear acrylic tunnel submerged in a shark-filled lagoon.

−	~~It comprises~~ one of the largest open-air marine habitats in the world, containing approximately 65,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays. ~~The Lost Chambers is a maze of subterranean corridors and passageways themed on the Atlantis myth. There are also three~~-storey underwater suites ~~that~~ allow guests to literally ‘sleep with the fishes’. A key feature of the water park is the Leap of Faith slide; a 60 ft drop at an 86-degree angle from the top of a replica Mayan temple. It propels riders through a clear acrylic tunnel submerged in a shark-filled lagoon.	+	The resort includes one of the largest open-air marine habitats in the world, containing approximately 65,000 marine animals in lagoons and other displays. Three-storey underwater suites allow guests to literally ‘sleep with the fishes’.

	Atlantis was developed as a joint venture between Kerzner International Holdings Ltd. and Istithmar, and officially opened in September 2008. The construction cost was US$1.5 bn.		Atlantis was developed as a joint venture between Kerzner International Holdings Ltd. and Istithmar, and officially opened in September 2008. The construction cost was US$1.5 bn.
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	Atlantis has become a landmark tourist attraction and an iconic symbol of Dubai’s place on the world-stage.		Atlantis has become a landmark tourist attraction and an iconic symbol of Dubai’s place on the world-stage.

−	[[File:Atlantis2.jpg]]	+	[[File:Atlantis2.jpg\|link=File:Atlantis2.jpg]]

	= Design and construction =		= Design and construction =

−	Atlantis was designed by Wimberly, Tong and Goo, an international firm ~~specializing~~ in luxury hotel complexes.	+	Atlantis was designed by Wimberly, Tong and Goo, an international firm specialising in luxury hotel complexes.

−	The design incorporates classical Arabian architecture in both the interior and exterior of the 23-storey hotel, with semi-precious stones, intricate fossilised shells and fish stones included throughout.	+	The design incorporates classical Arabian architecture in both the interior and exterior of the 23-storey hotel, with semi-precious stones, intricate fossilised shells and 'fish' stones included throughout. A 10 m-high glass sculpture, installed by artist Dale Chihuly, contains more than 3,000 pieces of intensely-coloured blown glass ranging from fiery oranges and reds to tranquil blues and greens, surrounded by a reflection pool. The hotel lobby's 19 m-high arched ceilings feature 8 hand-painted murals by Spanish artist Albino Gonzalez.

−	~~A 10 m-high~~ glass ~~sculpture~~, installed by ~~artist Dale Chihuly, contains over 3,000 pieces of intensely~~-~~coloured blown glass ranging from fiery oranges and reds~~ to ~~tranquil blues and greens, surrounded by~~ a ~~reflection pool~~. ~~The hotel lobby's 19 m-high arched ceilings feature 8 hand-painted murals on canvas by Spanish artist Albino Gonzalez~~.	+	The contractor, Laing O’Rourke, was responsible for the design and construction phases. They designed the hotel envelope using a modular precast glass-fibre/reinforced concrete façade, which was installed by their in-house specialists Emirates Precast. They also developed a pioneering facility to pre assemble modular bathroom ‘pods’ in a controlled factory environment. 1,500 pods were delivered direct to the site and installed at a rate of 38 per week.

−	The ~~contractor Laing O’Rourke was responsible for~~ the design ~~and construction phases~~. ~~They redesigned the hotel envelope away from labour-intensive blockwork into a modular precast glass-fibre/reinforced concrete façade solution, which~~ was ~~installed by their in-house specialists Emirates Precast~~.	+	The logistical operation to facilitate the build of the intricate design presented challenges. A highly complex operation was set up involving road deliveries, handling and distribution, temporary utilities, communication systems, traffic management and site labour.

−	~~They also developed a pioneering facility to preassemble modularised bathroom ‘pods’ in~~ a ~~controlled factory environment. 1~~,~~500 pods~~ were ~~delivered direct to the site and installed~~ at ~~a rate of 38~~ per ~~week~~.	+	At its peak, a workforce of 10,000 were employer, working at 2 million hours per month. It was eventually completed 2 months ahead of schedule.

−	The logistical operation to facilitate the build of the intricate design presented challenges, especially since the site is located 6 km offshore. A highly complex operation was set up involving road deliveries, handling and distribution, temporary utilities, communication systems, traffic management and site labour.	+	[[File:Atlantis.jpg\|link=File:Atlantis.jpg]]
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−	~~At its peak, a workforce of 10,000 personnel and 2 million hours per month were being employed on the project. It was eventually completed 2 months ahead of schedule.~~	+
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−	[[File:Atlantis.jpg]]	+

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= Introduction =

Atlantis, The Palm is a five-star ocean-themed resort hotel on the apex of the man-made Palm Island’s crescent, Dubai, UAE. The building was the first to be built on the island and is based around the myth of Atlantis, as depicted in the works of Plato, as well as including distinct Arabian elements. The building is made up of two towers, referred to as East and West, joined together by the Royal Bridge Suite.

The 46 hectare resort comprises 1,539 rooms, 23 restaurants, luxury boutiques, and a 17 hectare nautical-themed water park. The building is situated between landscaped tropical gardens containing over 250,000 plants and trees, and provides panoramic ocean views of the Persian gulf throughout.

It comprises one of the largest open-air marine habitats in the world, containing approximately 65,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays. The Lost Chambers is a maze of subterranean corridors and passageways themed on the Atlantis myth. There are also three-storey underwater suites that allow guests to literally ‘sleep with the fishes’. A key feature of the water park is the Leap of Faith slide; a 60 ft drop at an 86-degree angle from the top of a replica Mayan temple. It propels riders through a clear acrylic tunnel submerged in a shark-filled lagoon.

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

In April 2012, Istithmar acquired Kerzner’s 50% stake in the property for US$ 250m. The property continues to be managed by Kerzner International Resorts.

Atlantis has become a landmark tourist attraction and an iconic symbol of Dubai’s place on the world-stage.

[[File:Atlantis2.jpg]]

= Design and construction =

Atlantis was designed by Wimberly, Tong and Goo, an international firm specializing in luxury hotel complexes.

The design incorporates classical Arabian architecture in both the interior and exterior of the 23-storey hotel, with semi-precious stones, intricate fossilised shells and fish stones included throughout.

A 10 m-high glass sculpture, installed by artist Dale Chihuly, contains over 3,000 pieces of intensely-coloured blown glass ranging from fiery oranges and reds to tranquil blues and greens, surrounded by a reflection pool. The hotel lobby's 19 m-high arched ceilings feature 8 hand-painted murals on canvas by Spanish artist Albino Gonzalez.

The contractor Laing O’Rourke was responsible for the design and construction phases. They redesigned the hotel envelope away from labour-intensive blockwork into a modular precast glass-fibre/reinforced concrete façade solution, which was installed by their in-house specialists Emirates Precast.

They also developed a pioneering facility to preassemble modularised bathroom ‘pods’ in a controlled factory environment. 1,500 pods were delivered direct to the site and installed at a rate of 38 per week.

The logistical operation to facilitate the build of the intricate design presented challenges, especially since the site is located 6 km offshore. A highly complex operation was set up involving road deliveries, handling and distribution, temporary utilities, communication systems, traffic management and site labour.

At its peak, a workforce of 10,000 personnel and 2 million hours per month were being employed on the project. It was eventually completed 2 months ahead of schedule.

[[File:Atlantis.jpg]]

= Find out more =

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=== External resources ===

* Atlantis, The Palm - [https://www.atlantisthepalm.com Official site]
* Laing O'Rourke - [http://www.laingorourke.com/our-work/all-projects/atlantis.aspx Atlantis]

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