Atlantis The Royal Named No. 9 In the World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024, Earning the Highest Climber Award By 35 Places

18^th September 2024 - Atlantis The Royal has been named No. 9 in the global ranking of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024, jumping an impressive 35 spots into the top 10 and earning the Highest Climber Award 2024. Following a successful debut in 2023, the second edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels has been announced at a captivating awards ceremony in London, and includes industry-defining hotels from across six continents worldwide.

The awards ceremony once again brought together the global travel and hospitality community to celebrate the world's best hotels. Held at the historic Guildhall in London, the event showcased exceptional hotel experiences that will inspire consumers, travellers, and hoteliers around the globe.

 Marking its one-year anniversary earlier this year, Atlantis The Royal remained on The World’s 50 Best Hotels ranking at No. 9. Already established as an iconic Dubai landmark, Atlantis The Royal is reshaping the definition of luxury hospitality. Whether it’s culinary or fashion or entertainment, the resort continues to pioneer innovative collaborations such as partnering with Dolce & Gabbana to take over the space at the Cloud 22 infinity pool or celebrating its first anniversary with custom-made Louis Vuitton Vivienne statues. The property is experientially one of a kind – so much more than its 795 elegant, rooms suites and signature penthouses – where guests can swim amongst the clouds in sky pools, dine at more celebrity chef restaurants than anywhere else in the world, and be mesmerised by fountains that literally breathe fire.

Climbing an honourable 35 places in the ranking, Atlantis The Royal earns the Highest Climber Award 2024, solidifying its position as the world’s most ultra-luxury experiential resort in the world. This achievement follows its recognition last year as the only hotel from the Middle East to make the list, debuting at No. 44.

Tim Brooke-Webb, Managing Director for The World’s 50 Best Hotels, comments: “We’re thrilled to be back in London celebrating the second edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels. Bringing together so many influential figures from the travel industry to honour and celebrate the world's finest hotel experiences is truly a special moment. Our heartfelt congratulations go out to every hotel on the list, each of which has clearly made a lasting impression on our Academy of travel experts. We hope 2024’s list inspires travel lovers to choose a truly spectacular destination for their next trip.”

“We are deeply honoured to have Atlantis The Royal recognised on the list of The World’s 50 Best Hotels for the second year in a row, and are incredibly proud to be bestowed the Highest Climber Award. This achievement reflects a commitment to excellence from our dedicated and passionate colleagues, who continue to push boundaries and set new standards in the world of luxury hospitality. Our success is also a testament to the visionary leadership of Kerzner International, and we are truly grateful for their ongoing support and innovative spirit that empowers us to forge groundbreaking collaborations and deliver extraordinary guest experiences.”

Paul Baker, President of Atlantis

The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024 was revealed as part of a live countdown from No.50 to No.1. The ranking is complemented by a host of special awards and reflects the very best travel experiences around the globe, collated from the votes of 600 anonymous experts. This voting panel – the 50 Best Hotels Academy – comprises a balanced mix of hoteliers, travel journalists, educators and seasoned luxury travellers, led by a group of industry-leading Academy Chairs.

About Atlantis The Royal:

The new iconic landmark of Dubai, Atlantis The Royal welcomes guests to an experience that will completely redefine their perspective of luxury. Crafted by the world’s leading designers, architects and artists, this is a destination where everything has been designed to challenge the boundaries of imagination. Atlantis The Royal ignites the horizon with a collection of 795 elegant Rooms, Suites and Signature Penthouses. Featuring stunning views of the Dubai skyline and Arabian Sea, 44 of them have private infinity pools. The resort delivers a curated array of awe-inspiring experiences, inviting guests to swim amongst the clouds in sky pools, be dazzled by fountains that breathe fire or dine at more celebrity chef restaurants than anywhere else in the world. Guests are taken on a journey of the impossible, with artful masterpieces, iconic entertainment and beautiful craftsmanship at every turn, where the highest level of service will set a new standard in excellence.

Atlantis The Royal is the place where something incredible happens at every moment.

This is Atlantis The Royal. 

This Is It.

About The World’s 50 Best Hotels:

Following the success of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and The World’s 50 Best Bars, 50 Best launched The World’s 50 Best Hotels in 2023, marking the brand’s first global launch since 2009. The World’s 50 Best Hotels list is created by The World’s 50 Best Hotels Academy, an influential group of more than 600 independent leaders, each selected for their expert opinion of the international hotel scene. The World’s 50 Best Hotels event programme – including the awards ceremony and unveiling of the list – provides a unique opportunity to unite hoteliers, restaurateurs, bar owners, media, business travellers and luxury travellers at a captivating celebration of hospitality, passion and talent. The inaugural awards ceremony was held in London, UK, in September 2023.

About 50 Best:

50 Best is the leading authority in global hospitality, showcasing worldwide trends and highlighting great restaurants, bars and hotels from all corners of the Earth. Over the last 20 years, 50 Best has provided unrivalled guidance through its lists and events to gourmets, cocktail lovers and discerning travellers, inspiring consumers to discover diverse establishments, cultures and destinations, unveiling up-and-coming chefs, bartenders and hoteliers, exploring trends, and highlighting the subtlety and complexity of various cuisines and drinks cultures from around the world.