The hotel and tourism industry has been on the rise in the modern century. Across the globe the hotel industry has increased by 70 percent as compared to the previous century (Yee, 34). It is this statistic that has made it possible for many investors to opt to invest in this venture. Many investors are advised to invest in projects with long term advantages rather than focusing on short term profits. In an argument by Lewis the hotel and tourism industry provides the best long term investment option as the number of tourists across the globe has increased significantly (34). In hotel management, investors aim in providing the best hospitable option to the demanding target market. With rising competition, investors have become sensitive in applying the best designs the market has to offer. In words by the architecture levels in the construction of hotels have increased significantly due the rising demand and competition in the industry (132). The artistic innovations around the industry have made it easier for hoteliers to apply outstanding design structures.
The competition has risen to heights that only the best developed hotels get the global acknowledgment. With South America, African and Asia getting the highest number of global tourists in a financial year, the development of the hotel industry in these continents has been very gradual and significant. The Middle East has also joined the industry in terms of provision of quality tourism options. According to the level of financial quantity in this continent has began to exhibit results (112). In previous centuries, the Middle East did not have large industrial investments. This was mainly caused by the uncertainties provided by its environment. However, the scenario has changed. A visit to the major cities of the Middle East like Dubai shows on how much artistic potential the Middle East is in coming up with outstanding art works. The growth of this artistic culture has been significant in changing the face of major cities like Dubai with well structured sky scrapers.
One significant hotel industry investment in the region is The Atlantis Hotel. 35 kilometers from Dubai International Airport to Palm Jumeirah and there lies one of the greatest landmarks in Dubai. This is the largest manmade island and it stands in the heart of the United Arab Emirates. This feature alone makes the hotel the one of the most sought resorts in the world. The Atlantis hotel combines both technology and the touch of aquatic nature. The theme the contractor used in creating the design of the location was focused on giving the structure an aquatic touch. The hotel has a lot of aquatic touch and sky blue color. According to Yee at the creation of the hotel design was meant to be the have the most aquatic theme any hotel has across the globe (87). The aquatic theme is further mad efficient by its location. The launched was made on Sep 24th, 2008. The project is co managed by International Limited and PSJC. From the two investors, the hotel is the most important investment they had venture d in. Lewis argues that the two investors had in mind an underwater theme even before they chose the location of this masterpiece (par, 7).
The artist of this magnificent hotel is the Nakheel properties. It is a state owned organization founded in 2000. It operates under the wing of real estates and it has an employee capacity of 2000. It has worked in 87 countries across the globe. The property developer is located in Dubai. It focuses mainly on developing real estates and land reclamation projects. The company boasts for the development of many key landscape features in the heart of Dubai. One of its most treasured works is the Palm islands. The property development company further showed its expertise in architecture by coming with an outstanding design of the Atlantis.
Hotel Overview
According to everything one may wish for is provided in site. It has a Spa and Fitness Center which offers treatment and services experienced across the globe (132). The hotel has an extensive aquatic garden. It also has a private beach at which guests are provided with the experienced with the beauty of kayaking, windsurfing and skate boarding. In the infrastructure there is a 7500 square meter of boutiques shops. In entertainment, the hotel has well equipped clubs and one stop bars which guest could enjoy throughout the night. Atlantis – The Palm offers a collection of outstanding activities for kids of all ages. Apart from its fun filled activities, guests can enjoy educative programs in the hotel. The programs range from, science, nature, marine world, craft and art. The most outstanding feature of this hotel is its swimming pool with dolphins. One can interact with the dolphins openly while swimming. Apart from this aquatic feature the aquarium has giant aquariums. The aquariums are also used to breed different species of fish and other aquatic life. From the artist of this hotel, the inclusion of the giant aquariums in the hotel was to supplement the theme of underwater used across the whole facility. The artist wanted to create a friendly underwater theme that the guests could easily relate to. This supplement was easily incorporated in the dolphin aquarium.
In the hotel setting there are more than 36 hotel facilities. These facilities range from restaurant, ticket services, baking services like ATMs, boutiques, entertainment rooms, game courses, our, desk, children care centers, swimming pools, spas, children play ground, fitness center, wireless network, garden, currency exchange, massage parlors, bridal suites, business facilities, banquet facilities, car rental, private beach, tennis court, theme parks, disability enabled facilities, 24 hour service desk, water sports, room service, shoe shine and VIP room facilities. These are some of the significant features provided the hotel. The above facilities have specific designs that have located them at designated places. These facilities were also included in the original design of the hotel. The artist of the hotel was creative when placing these facilities. For instance, the boutique, the spa and babysitting facilities were placed in similar locations. From this it is evident that the design of the hotel was effectively crafted before the implementation stage.
The artist of this hotel used a great depth of color in his art of work. From the outside view of the hotel there is a golden brown color on the walls of the hotel. The golden brown color is used as a symbol of the greatness portrayed by the hotel. The golden color is complemented with a shiny touch on it. The exterior color is then matched greatly a white interior color. However, the color in the interior contains a range of color depending on the characters. The walls are complete with fine white shading. The chandeliers are covered with a golden brown color. The décor in the rooms are complete with a brown color so is the floor. Furniture in the rooms is done in white, brown and light blue bits in them. From the lobby to the rooms, the hotel has small pillars which have crystal touch complete with sky blue color. This was to complement the theme used in construction of the hotel. The sky blue color is still visible in small bits on the lighting bulbs, window grills, small set of furniture and the fabric material used in the rooms. The hotel also has random water pools with a sky blue view. From this design the artist ensured that the underwater theme of the hotel is maintained across the entire hotel. Personal rooms and suites are fitted with glass walls that enable a guest to view the marine life at the comfort of their room.
The hotel is then accompanied with the Arabian cultural concept. The Arabian culture has building designs that depict their ancient building structure of circular top towers. These tower tops act as a symbol of the Islamic religion. The same design is visible in the construction of mosques. The hotel artist ensured that this cultural design is replicated in this landmark. The outside view of the hotel displays a cultural Arabic theme. In an argument by Staff writers the exterior design of the hotel bears a mark of the ancient Arabic architecture work (par, 5). The author further argues that the Arabic world remains the most historic and cultural continent as many of its sky scrapers are not complete with the touch of historic symbolism. The Atlantis is not excluded from this generalization statement. The brown color on the exterior touch of the building symbolizes the very ancient Arabic nations. Before development of many cities, the Arabic world was denoted by a dry barren land. The barren land formed many sun dunes across these vast lands. This natural feature formed the historic generalization of the Arabic world. This is evidence that the artist of the building could not conclude his masterpiece without a cultural and historic touch.
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