The Atlantis hotel grand opening in 2008 - in pictures
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Spectacular fireworks marked the grand opening of Atlantis, The Palm, in November 2008. Photo: AFP -
Former Basketball player Michael Jordan at the launch party on November 20, 2008. Photo: Getty -
Charlize Theron was among the A-list arrivals at the hotel. Stephen Lock / The National -
Robert De Niro and Ronnie Wood at the resort's Nobu restaurant during the opening weekend. Photo: Getty -
Wesley Snipes at the launch event. Stephen Lock / The National -
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, at the launch party. Stephen Lock / The National -
Fireworks lit up the entire perimeter of Palm Jumeirah. Photo: AFP -
Fashion designer Matthew Williamson and actress Mischa Barton. Stephen Lock / The National -
British singer Lilly Allen. Stephen Lock / The National -
Atlantis, The Palm, illuminated in the colours of the UAE flag. Stephen Lock / The National -
Quincy Jones at the launch. Stephen Lock / The National -
Singer Natalie Imbruglia, Sir Richard Branson, Lady Joan Branson, Holly Branson and Sam Branson. Photo: Getty -
Boris Becker at the red carpet. Stephen Lock / The National -
Kylie Minogue ahead of her performance. Stephen Lock / The National -
Kylie Minogue performed at the opening. Photo: Getty -
The fireworks were preceded by a light show. Stephen Lock / The National -
Actor Rhys Ifans. Stephen Lock / The National -
Lebanese singer Nawal Zoghbi. Photo: Reuters -
Designer Mary-Kate Olsen. Stephen Lock / The National -
DJ Samantha Ronson at the after party. Photo: Getty -
Fireworks dazzled the spectators. Stephen Lock / The National -
Lindsay Lohan. Stephen Lock / The National -
Priyanka Chopra. Stephen Lock / The National -
Luxury jewellery designer Jade Jagger. Stephen Lock / The National -
light show lit up the night skies. Stephen Lock / The National
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