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Topic: Atlantis

A Dubai caretaker's love for a life aquatic

Dennis Blom, manager of Lost Chambers aquarium at Atlantis, The Palm. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

Feb 09, 2013

Manager of the Lost Chambers aquarium at Atlantis, The Palm, loves all sea creatures, big and small. Read Article A Dubai caretaker's love for a life aquatic

Big Boys' Toys unveils the coolest toys in Dubai

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Feb 01, 2013

The exhibiton, held at Atlantis The Palm, is part of the Dubai Shopping Festival. Read Article Big Boys' Toys unveils the coolest toys in Dubai

Atlantis sorry for snub on customers in national dress

Nov 09, 2012

Atlantis, The Palm issued an apology after complaints that one of its restaurants was turning away diners in national dress. Read Article Atlantis sorry for snub on customers in national dress

Some fins attractive in a career with bite

Michael Rutzen says it took four years of learning to free dive with great white sharks. Christopher Pike / The National

May 10, 2012

The Life: Michael Rutzen is one of the few people in the world who free dives with great white sharks. The South African, speaks about a typical day taking tourists out to cage dive. Read Article Some fins attractive in a career with bite

 

Dubai buys Kerzner's Atlantis stake

The Atlantis The Palm in Dubai. Sarah Dea/ The National

Apr 29, 2012

Kerzner International Resorts has sold has its 50 per cent stake in Atlantis The Palm in Dubai to the hotel's co-owner Istithmar World for US$250 million (Dh918.2m) as part of Kerzner's debt restructuring. Read Article Dubai buys Kerzner's Atlantis stake

 

Sandance festival organisers will reduce crowd size after complaints

Mar 13, 2012

The organisers of the Sandance music festival in Dubai say they will reduce the crowd capacity, add more toilets, and improve transportation at the next concert after receiving complaints about overcrowding at last weekend's event. Read Article Sandance festival organisers will reduce crowd size after complaints

 

Designers dive into underwater show

Students from the American University in the Emirates model clothes they designed in the Atlantis aquarium as part of Dubai's first underwater fashionshow. Jaime Puebla / The National

Dec 09, 2011

A university professor has organised the Middle East's first-ever underwater fashion show in the aquarium at the Atlantis hotel. Read Article Designers dive into underwater show

 

Dubai hotel builder seeks extension on $2.7bn loan

Aug 18, 2011

Kerzner International, a major global hotel chain with links to Dubai, is in talks to extend repayment of its debts after falling on hard times during the financial crisis. Read Article Dubai hotel builder seeks extension on $2.7bn loan

 

Atlantis guests can now swim with fish and other marine animals

Atlantis diver Nathaniel Alapide feeds squid to a Cownose Ray in The Lost Chambers aquarium at the Atlantis hotel in Dubai, August 2, 2011. (Jeff Topping/The National)

Aug 14, 2011

For the first time, visitors can dive in the hotel's massive exotic fish tank. Read Article Atlantis guests can now swim with fish and other marine animals

 

Atlantis shark tale gets extra bite in new book

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May 12, 2011

Author celebrates first anniversary of release of whale shark from aquarium at Dubai's Atlantis Hotel by publishing book. Read Article Atlantis shark tale gets extra bite in new book

 

Atlantis leading hotel rebound in Dubai

DUBAI - JULY 22.2010 - Tourist view the Atlantis hotel while on a stop at Atlantis Water taxi station. ( Paulo Vecina/The National )

Apr 18, 2011

One of Dubai's iconic resort, Atlantis The Palm, says its fortunes are taking a turn for the better as room rates rise. Read Article Atlantis leading hotel rebound in Dubai

 

Tried and tested: The Face and Body Experience at Dubai's ShuiQi Spa

The ShuiQi Spa at Atlantis, The Palm. Callaghan Walsh for The National

Feb 23, 2011

Even before the Face and Body Experience treatment began, the atmosphere of the ShuiQi Spa & Fitness at Atlantis, The Palm went a long way to melt my stress away. Read Article Tried and tested: The Face and Body Experience at Dubai's ShuiQi Spa

 

Hotels ring in New Year with occupancy optimism

The Ibn Battuta Gate Moevenpick Hotel in Dubai. Moevenpick is opening a 216-room property in Deira tomorrow. Charles Crowell for The National

Dec 31, 2010

With a host of celebrations planned for New Year's Eve in the UAE, the Emirates' hotels are hoping the night heralds more bookings in 2011. Read Article Hotels ring in New Year with occupancy optimism

 

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Football eyes Flushing Meadows

NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: A general view of the Unisphere during day one of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Large stadium for the recently announced New York City Football Club is planned for iconic tennis site. Omar Rahman reports from New York  Football eyes Flushing Meadows

Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

In truth, darts is one of few sports where the professionals are more often than not in no better physical shape than the rowdy crowds that cheer them on.  Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting

Bribery laws go beyond borders

An Afghan street vendor touts prepaid Etisalat phone cards. The UAE company operates in the troubled nation, which has a reputation for corruption along with Ivory Coast and Pakistan. Mauricio Lima / AFP Photo

Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.   Bribery laws go beyond borders

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye.  Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

Andy Murray pulls out of French Open through injury

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Pain in lower back forces world No 2 to look beyond second grand slam tournament in the calendar year.  Andy Murray pulls out of French Open through injury

Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

Vin Diesel in Fast And Furious 6. Courtesy Universal

Vin Diesel, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez and Gina Carano on the Fast & Furious franchise.  Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

Jay Sean and Shamma Hamdan for Saeed Saeed's story on Coke Studios. May 2013 CREDIT: Courtesy Coke Studios

Coke Studio, now in its second season, blends Khaleeji pop with RnB.  The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

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In pictures: Swarovski studded tub

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In pictures: Maldives a piece of heaven on earth

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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