AQUAVENTURE WINS ‘BEST RECREATION FACILITIES’
AWARD AT MIDDLE EAST HOTEL AWARDS
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates, 10 June 2015: The Middle East Hotel Awards, the prestigious
event that seeks to identify, highlight and reward excellence across the region’s
hotel industry, have recognised Atlantis, The Palm’s Aquaventure in the ‘Best
Recreation Facilities’ category, reinforcing its status as a must-visit
international destination.
Aquaventure,
the ideal family attraction, is the largest and most excitement-packed
water-themed experience attraction in Dubai and the No. 1 waterpark in Middle
East and Europe. An icon of the Dubai tourism scene, guests at Atlantis, The
Palm receive unlimited access to the waterpark with each visit.
“Two
years ago, Aquaventure underwent a massive expansion, strengthening its
position as the finest waterpark in Middle East and Europe,” says Scott Deisley, Vice President,
Aquaventure Operations at Atlantis, The Palm. “We are extremely proud to be recognised
at The Middle East Hotel Awards in the ‘Best Recreation Facilities’ category. We
will continue to exceed the expectations of our guests, offering them a
fun-filled adventurous summer experience this year.”
Rising
from the Arabian Gulf, Aquaventure contains 18 million litres of fresh water that
is used to power 11 thrilling waterslides and a 2.3 km river ride with tidal
waves and pools, water rapids and white water chargers. The waterpark includes
awe inspiring water rides, a record breaking zipline circuit and non-stop water
play, the signature elements of Aquaventure Waterpark. It spans 17 beachfront hectares along the
apex of The Palm’s crescent, and two enormous towers packed with rides
including Poseidon’s Revenge which offers the most extreme thrills with
two trapdoors, a terrifying 20 metre drop and the first duel racing loops in
the world, and Slitherine, the world’s first ever dual waterslides
within a waterslide allowing competitive friends to race all the way to the
bottom with a timer system displaying scores at the end. In addition to Aquaconda
and Zoomerango are thrilling six person rafting adventures. Aquaconda is the world’s largest
waterslide and offers fun careening while Zoomerango has a huge near
vertical drop before riders hit a massive vertical wall that allows them to
experience weightlessness. Atlantean Flyers which is the longest zipline
circuit in the Middle East and offers a thrilling treetop view of the park,
beach and The Palm Island.
Atlantis,
The Palm, Dubai earlier launched its summer packages that include, in addition unlimited
access to Aquaventure, daily breakfast
and lunch or dinner for every night of stay, along with unlimited access to the
mythical Lost Chambers Aquarium boasting over 65,000 marine animals. Added
extras also include free entrance to Atlantis Kids Club or Club Rush per child
per day, preferential rates of up to 30% off retail price when swimming with
the dolphins at Dolphin Bay or meeting the sea lions at Sealion Point as well
as a 2 for 1 head, neck and shoulder massage at ShuiQi Spa.
This
year’s edition of The Middle East Hotel Awards attracted record number of
entries. 50 hotels were shortlisted in 21 categories, out of a total of 400
entries.
For more information about Aquaventure Waterpark, visit: www.atlantisthepalm.com/marine-water-park/aquaventure-waterpark
About Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai
Atlantis, The Palm is the first entertainment resort destination
in the region and located at the centre of the crescent of The Palm in Dubai.
Opened in September 2008, the unique ocean-themed resort features a variety of
marine and entertainment attractions, as well as 17 hectares of waterscape
amusement at Aquaventure Waterpark, all within a 46 hectare site. It is home to
one of the largest open-air marine habitats in the world, with over 65,000
marine animals in lagoons and displays including The Lost Chambers Aquarium, a
maze of underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through
ancient Atlantis. Aquaventure features 18 million litres of fresh water used to
power thrilling waterslides, a 2.3 kilometre river ride with tidal waves and
pools, water rapids and white water chargers. Dolphin Bay, the unparalleled
dolphin conservation and education habitat, and Sea Lion Point were created to
provide guests a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn more about one of
nature’s most friendly mammals. Atlantis, The Palm is also known as the
culinary destination in the region with a collection of world-renowned
restaurants including Nobu and Ronda Locatelli. The resort boasts an impressive
collection of luxury boutiques and shops as well as extensive meeting and
convention facilities.
