A first look at the design of Atlantis The Royal – in pictures

  • The dramatic 11.5-metre-tall sculpture, Droplets, sits in the lobby. All photos: Getty Images for Atlantis Dubai
    The dramatic 11.5-metre-tall sculpture, Droplets, sits in the lobby. All photos: Getty Images for Atlantis Dubai
  • In keeping with the water theme, droplet-shaped light fixtures hang in the lobby area
    In keeping with the water theme, droplet-shaped light fixtures hang in the lobby area
  • Atlantis The Royal Residences' penthouses
    Atlantis The Royal Residences' penthouses
  • A sky pool suite
    A sky pool suite
  • The arrival experience
    The arrival experience
  • The resort's exterior landscaping
    The resort's exterior landscaping
  • A sky garden shows how the resort has incorporated greenery at all levels
    A sky garden shows how the resort has incorporated greenery at all levels
  • One of the property's 90 pools
    One of the property's 90 pools
  • The royal pool suite
    The royal pool suite
  • The royal panoramic penthouse
    The royal panoramic penthouse
  • Dramatic water features are a recurring element in the luxury property
    Dramatic water features are a recurring element in the luxury property
  • The resort's indoor lap pool
    The resort's indoor lap pool
  • Living areas in the royal sky view suite
    Living areas in the royal sky view suite
  • The exterior of the much-anticipated luxury hotel
    The exterior of the much-anticipated luxury hotel
  • The hammam
    The hammam
  • Atlantis The Royal consists of six towers connected by a 90-metre-long sky bridge
    Atlantis The Royal consists of six towers connected by a 90-metre-long sky bridge