Dubai’s luxury hotel scene keeps growing: This week, ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum approved the construction of a new resort on the Palm Jumeirah island by the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD).
With 800 rooms, suites and 250 luxury hotel apartments, Gulf Business estimates that the Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences will cost approximately $1.5 billion and will be developed in association with Kerzner International.