Like the Burj Khalifa!
At the end, destination, Atlantis!
what on earth's at the atrium?
views of the Mangrove swamps
Spot lighting to mimic daylight
Overview of the palace front facade
It's like a mini self-sufficient town
They Famous Amos is here too!
Shaun, sand, knoll
The entrance and suiting up point
Complete with a full flowing fountain
God, these lights are blinding
The house courtyard, featuring the iconic wind tunnels
Oh look a river otter!
Not too far off is the Waterfront Promenade
complete with boutique stalls
And an occasional duck into the walkways to escape the burning desert sun
Camels included!
the restaurant seating areas
See the hotel?
Arowanas? that's a chinese businessman wetdream
It just pokes it's spire anywhere in the city
A view of the heritage spot in the past
We can actually see buildings in the distance!
have nothing to do with it!
feast your eyes on these!
Taking a walk by the gardens by the main building
Diggin the desert sunsets
Another group tackling the dunes below the hill
Scenic views from the balcony
The undersea tunnel leading to Atlantis
And outside!
archaeological specimens on display
Tranquility at it's best
An overview of the Giant aquarium
between each pillar structure sits a rather neat looking stained glass flower
Please top up $10,234.89 for roaming charges in the desert
A scorpion!
Looking out through the main doors into the courtyard
The ski cafe
and tiny tents...
which serves as an alternative transport to the hotel itself
Iconic tent-thingie included!
The Medina Jumeirah main promenade
The zoo is rather nicely themed, especially this limestone cave
The entrance of the hotel
and is home to few nice gardens too
And you can always ask questions when in doubt
It's a Bedouin-style Arabic camp, like a desert oasis in the middle of nowhere!
Niffy Arabian theming by the bay side