Atlantis The Royal is a $1.4 billion spectacle of fire-breathing fountains and sky-high luxury. But does Dubai’s most expensive architectural marvel actually deliver on its promise of a new era of hospitality? We went inside to find out.
BEACH & COASTAL: Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab | FIVE LUXE | Delano Dubai | Atlantis The Royal
DOWNTOWN URBAN CORE: Mandarin Oriental | SIRO One Za’abeel | Mama Shelter
DUBAI MARINA/WATERFRONT: Ciel Tower | Anantara (Boat Access)
DESERT: Terra Solis


