World Travel Awards success for Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm won four awards at the 17th Annual World Travel Awards held during the Arabian Travel Market on 3 May in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Voted for by travel agents worldwide, the World Travel Awards are considered the most prestigious awards program in the travel industry.

The Dubai resort, located on The Palm, was presented awards for Middle East's Leading Resort, UAE's Leading Resort as well as Dubai's Leading Resort. Aquaventure, the resort’s own water-themed attraction, won the high accolade for the Middle East’s Leading Water Park.

“We are thrilled that Atlantis, The Palm continues to be recognised as an industry leader,” commented Alan Leibman, President/Managing Director, Atlantis, The Palm. “There is a very high standard of competition that exists within the Middle East market so these are very honourable awards to win.

“Atlantis, The Palm offers a variety of experiences for guests of all ages including a range of kids and teenage clubs and the popular Aquaventure water park,” continued Serge Zaalof, Chief Operating Officer for Atlantis, The Palm. “We are thrilled that Aquaventure has earned the top honour as the leading water park in the Middle East. Thousands of guests have enjoyed the experience and with the continued hard work of our team, we hope to maintain the top position.”

With its enviable location atop the crescent of The Palm, the opening of Atlantis was a landmark event, redefining tourism in Dubai as the first truly integrated entertainment resort. The resort encompasses a 46 hectare site with 17 hectares of water themed amusement at Aquaventure, extensive fresh and salt-water pools and lagoon exhibits, an open-aired marine habitat second only to Mother Nature, a seemingly endless stretch of beach, luxury boutiques, numerous dining choices including four celebrity chef restaurants, an exciting nightlife experience, a Spa and Fitness Centre, and 5,600m² of meeting and function space.

For further information on Atlantis, The Palm visit: atlantisthepalm.com