Pop superstar Kylie Minogue confirms the date of her two concerts in Dubai in November
Pop superstar Kylie Minogue has confirmed the date of her two concerts in Dubai, one of which will launch The Atlantis resort.
The Australian songstress will perform at the Atlantis at a private concert for some 2,000 guests, including business leaders, politicians, celebrities and members of the Dubai royal family on November 20th.
She will later stage a concert at Dubai’s Festival City in front of 20,000 fans, the following day.
The performances are Minogue’s first in the Middle East. Tickets will go on sale on September 24 and are expected to sell out within a day.
The Atlantis resort officially opens on September 24 - despite a recent fire on September 2 that destroyed the hotel lobby roof and caused smoke damage to the outside of the main hotel building .
The launch of Atlantis has become one of the most talked about events on the Dubai calendar, with several global superstars linked with the grand opening, including Michael Jackson and Madonna.
The 1,539-room resort , the brainchild of Executive Chairman Sol Kerzner, will encompass a 46-hectare site with 17 hectares of water-themed amusement parks, an open air marine habitat, beaches, boutiques and restaurants.
The Atlantis on The Palm, hotel aims to be the flagship resort on The Palm Jumeirah – the first resort to open its doors on Dubai’s revolutionary island.
"This is an exciting time for Dubai and for Kerzner International.” Explained Sol Kerzner, Executive Chairman of Kerzner International.
“ With the introduction of a new world icon in The Palm Jumeirah and our position as the flagship resort of this icon, Atlantis, The Palm is situated as the new gateway to this incredible region. Out of a vision that married the wonders of marine life with stunning elegance and sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf alongside the most exciting water playground in this part of the world, we have developed an experience within Atlantis that is truly different than the existing pleasures of Dubai. We're very proud of the final product and cannot wait to share it.”
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