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T he ocean is a beautiful and formidable place, rich with life that most of us will only see on a nature documentary. Yes, there are scuba diving expeditions and tours that let you swim with all sorts of wild sea creatures, but what if you could stay dry and still experience an up close and personal visitation with the colorful aquatic life right in your own room? This was the vision imagined by joint developers, Istithmar and Kerzner International before the resort officially opened in 2008. The hotel is home to many over-the- top luxury items such as soap made with flakes of 24-carat gold, but its real value goes beyond toiletries. In the Poseidon and Neptune Underwater Suites, you'll also get a private lift that helps you navigate the suite's three gorgeous floors, tied together with a stunning lounge area. These perks however, are a second thought. If you're flying to Dubai with the intent of checking out an underwater suite, it's all about the fish. The entire suite is covered with floor to ceiling windows peering out into the hotel's Ambassador Lagoon. This breathtaking aquarium is built upon a parody recreation of the lost city of Atlantis. Of course, this is the myth the hotel takes its name from. The Lagoon is also home to 65,000 marine inhabitants, including fish of all sorts, sharks both mini and massive, stingrays, and more. The variety of animals in the tank is reminiscent of the deep ocean. Whether you're lying in bed, soaking in the bathroom's hot tub, or relaxing in the lounge area, you'll have a full-access pass to schools of fish swimming all around you. The room comes loaded with a state of the art entertainment system, but there's no need for channel surfing here. All the VUE ON TRAVEL V U E N J . C O M 108

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