Dubai’s newest ultra-luxe resort Atlantis The Royal rolled out the red carpet for a host of global celebrities, including Queen Bey performing “At Last”, for its much-anticipated opening weekend – eight years in the making.
Located on Palm Island, Atlantis The Royal Dubai opened on 20–22 January 2023 with exclusive performances and parties.
Stars on the red carpet included Kendall Jenner, Liam Payne, Rebel Wilson, Ellen Pompeo, Winston Dukes and Letitia Wright.
Aussie celebs such as Sonia Kruger, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Gary Mehigan, Scott Cam and Jules Sebastian also attended.
Beyoncé performed an exclusive 60-minute set for her first live show since 2018, opening with the Etta James classic, “At Last”, alongside some of her biggest hits, including “Halo” and “Crazy in Love.”
Afterwards, fireworks and a drone extravaganza lit up Dubai’s newest iconic structure.
DJ supergroup Swedish House Mafia headlined the afterparty, performing tracks like “One” and “Don’t You Worry Child” as guests partied.
The Saturday spectacular was the pinnacle of the resort’s Grand Reveal weekend, which saw guests dine from kitchens of the world’s finest chefs including Nobu, Jose Andres and Heston Blumenthal.
The weekend also featured the Grand Opening of Nobu and Ling Ling and the launch of Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila on the resort’s sky pool, Cloud 22.
Atlantis Dubai Managing Director Tim Kelly said: “Our moment to unveil Atlantis The Royal as the world’s most ultra-luxury entertainment resort has arrived.”
“We’re delighted global superstar Beyoncé was here to launch this extraordinary resort – a true icon, launching an icon.
“We are excited to welcome guests and treat them to an experience that will completely redefine their perspective of luxury.”
Check out a first look at Atlantis The Royal Dubai here.
Reservations are now open for stays from 10 February 2023 via atlantistheroyal.com
