Dubai Atlantis Palm Opening party was attended by more than 2000 celebrities

On Nov 20 2008 The Atlantis The Palm Hotel in Dubai was inaugurated with a party which medias has named the Largest Party ever.
"There was no evidence of the global financial crisis as tycoons and celebrities streamed into Dubai last night for the world’s most expensive private party.
Having spent £1 billion, the owners of the Atlantis hotel, which they hope will become the new symbol of excess in a region already replete with towering statements of wealth, splashed out £13.5 million on its opening."

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The Atlantis Palm Dubai is an $1.5 billion investment which is built on the artificial island The Palm Jumeira.
The Palm Jumeira is the first of the islands which will become the world’s largest man-made islands.
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The party was attended by more than 2000 celebrities from all the world. Among the many guests was: Sir Richard Branson and Gopi Hinduja , actors and singers such as Robert De Niro, Denzel Washington, Charlize Theron, Lindsay Lohan, Janet Jackson, Petra Nemcova. The Duchess of York, Michael Jordan, Boris Becker, Bipasha Basu, Dame Shirley Bassey and Mischa Barton. Celebraties from Bollywood (Indian Cienema) Rani Mukherjee, John Abraham,  Preity Zinta, Malika Sherawat, Ghori (Wife of Shahrukh Khan).

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For the final illumination and fireworks H.H. Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai with his brother H.H. Shaikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum arrived. They are the sons of Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. They watched the fireworks with Sol Kerzner, Chairman of Kerzner International and Mohammed bin Sulaiman, Chairman of Nakheel. (Developer of The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai).

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The performers was Australian Kylie Minogue, Lebanese singer Nawal El Zoghby and Bollywood bombshell Priyanka Chopra.

The LIght and laser illumination was designed by Marie-Jeanne Gauthé, creative director for Jean Michel Jarre, in Paris.

The final fireworks said to be the largest ever in the world was designed and created by Grucci, who designed the fireworks for the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.

And the event was planned and created by leading celebrity party-planner Colin Cowie.

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Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai is the second ocean-themed destination resort created by the renowned developer and operator, Kerzner International. The flagship resort, at the apex of the Palm Jumeirah's Crescent covers 113 acres and is home to the largest open-air marine habitats in the Middle East with 65,000 marine animals, including sharks and manta ray. The resort offers many unique features including the fascinating Lost Chambers, where guests can experience the marine life close up through glass underground passageways and the thrilling 42 acre waterpark, Aquaventure, where you can slide into a tube through a shark tank. Guests can also meet and interact with the worlds most charismatic animals at Dolphin Bay. The guest rooms are contained within the magnificent Royal Towers featuring towering arches, arabesque domes and ornate spires which will make it a new land mark in Dubai. All 1539 guest rooms and suites are spacious and well equipped with amazing views of the Palm, pools or the private beach. Guests are spoilt for choice with the 17 restaurants within the resort including the prestigious Nobu and a selection of gourmet venues run by famous award winning chefs such as Giorgio Locatelli and Michel Rostang. There is a wealth of entertainment on offer with the ulta chic nightclub and an exciting entertainment programme. Children of all ages will enjoy every minute of their stay at the Atlantis, with the funfilled clubs and programmes designed to engage and excite including a Marine Welfare Programme. Splashers is a fantastic childrens pool and play area with slides and structures providing a world of thrills. For those looking to relax and pamper themselves the Atlantis Spa is spread over 2 floors with 27 treatments rooms offering every kind of treatment imaginable. The impressive gymnasium is equipped with state of the art aerobic and cardio machines and offers one to one attention from the skilled personal trainers. The inspiring Atlantis, The Palm offers everything you could possibly desire on holiday; fun, excitement luxury and relaxation all self contained within the heart of Dubai.