Atlantis the palm
For the second iteration of the Atlantis resort in Dubai, the aquarium needed to exceed what was created in the Bahamas. This immersive experience possesses a grander scale, more exhibits and an enhanced narrative for the fictional “Atlantean” society.
Location: Dubai, UAE
Project Type: Hospitality
Year: 2008
Client: Kerzner International
the Vision
Where the Dig in the Bahamas was envisioned as an outpost for the Atlanteans, the Lost Chambers was created as the center of culture and learning. The equivalent of Rome for the roman empire. Each of the major rooms reflect the work of its respective “sage”, with the central space and adjacent courtyard used as the reception hall for visiting dignitaries and the Atlantean rulers.
Fully immersive environment | 1,400 sm gallery space | 22 display tanks | 7 million gallon main tank, scaled for 13m whale shark
