Atlantis, The Palm celebrates Mother's Day

Mothers can be spoiled at the Atlantis Spa, indulge in one of the resort's many culinary experiences or discover all that Atlantis has to offer by staying overnight at the resort.

To truly indulge Mom, have her experience the Atlantis Spa and she can enjoy a variety of treatments chosen just for her. The Spa at Atlantis presents a memorable experience, awakening your senses within awe-inspiring and serene water surroundings. Set over two magnificent floors within the Royal Towers of Atlantis, the Spa provides a sublime range of treatments, bathing options, traditional and water therapies.

For the truly decadent, book The Ultimate Mother's Day package. This ultra-luxurious experience begins with the Atlantis Palm Signature Facial, a Naturopathica purifying treatment, based on traditional European deep cleansing techniques, designed for all skin types. A cleansing, toning and enzymatic peel with the finest botanical extracts is followed by an intensive facial massage.

Finally, a mineral-rich arctic seaweed mask is applied for deep, penetrating facial hydration. The facial is followed by a relaxing body massage. During this traditional body massage, the therapist varies the amount of pressure applied to meet an individual's specific needs and preferences. The pressure and rhythmic strokes work effectively on muscles, blood circulation and nerve endings, thus providing an excellent all-round treatment.

An innovative Bastien Gonzales manicure and pedicure continues the pampering and really focuses on the wellness of hands, nails and feet. Finally, a wash and blow-dry by the experts in the Hair Salon conclude the experience. The Ultimate Mother's Day package includes the use of the Atlantis steam room, sauna, jetted-tub and the Atlantis Fitness Centre and light refreshments will be available throughout the day.

The Mother and Daughter Moment is the perfect gift to share. A deeply nurturing herbal massage for two serves to help the body unwind, alleviating stress and restlessness. A fragrant combination of lavender and lavandin complements the massage to make this a uniquely relaxing and rejuvenating aromatherapy experience. The Mother and Daughter Moment is shared in one of the couple suites and includes the use of the Atlantis steam room, sauna, jetted-tub and the Atlantis Fitness Centre and light refreshments will be available throughout the day.

Finally, for those who cannot choose for their Mother, Mother's Choice is the perfect alternative. Gift certificates are available for her to create her own special day of favourites.

Atlantis, The Palm, has turned into the culinary destination of Dubai since opening in September and is the perfect place to let Mom enjoy a special gourmet feast, without being the one to prepare it. A number of the specialty restaurants will be offering special Mother's Day lunch on 21 March 2009 with Mothers dining complimentary* (*each mother must be accompanied by at least 3 guests dining from the set menu).

Rostang-The French Brasserie by 2 Michelin starred chef Michel Rostang will be offering a 3-course lunch. A traditional French patisserie serves fresh home-baked pastries and breads throughout the day. A wine display and raw bar adjacent to the kitchen offer a lavish presentation of oysters, prawns, mussels, crab claws and scallops, all which complement the modern French cooking. For the special Mother's Day lunch, a Vichyssoise of snow crab will be the prelude to pan fried scallops and a dessert of rose and raspberries soft crème.

Seafire, Atlantis' modern New York City-style steakhouse will also be offering a 3 course lunch. The lunch begins with crab and cod croquettes, US tenderloin with congo potatoes and broccolini and foie gras au jus, prepared to order on a custom wood-burning grill and served with a selection of home-made mustards and chutneys. Dessert is tonka brulee with wild berries and mango sorbet. Lunch at Seafire is sure to please even the Mothers with the most discerning palettes.

For those that have been wanting to experience Nobu, Mother's Day lunch is the perfect option and offers a set menu of classics including salmon and white fish new style, the favourite black cod den miso and raspberry mousse and white chocolate for dessert.

The warm, inviting, family-style setting of Giorgio Locatelli's Ronda Locatelli is the perfect place to honour your Mother.

Sophisticated trattoria-style cooking uses the freshest of ingredients. Ronda Locatelli will be offering a three course set lunch. The lunch starts with tuna with green beans and tomato salad, followed by homemade gnocchi with braised beef ragout and finishes with blueberry confit and gelato.

Finally, for the ultimate indulgence, treat your Mother to Ossiano, by three star Michelin chef Santi Santamaria. Among the most elegant of all Atlantis restaurants, Ossiano offers superb seafood in a stunning setting in the underwater world of Atlantis. An elegant and mysterious space designed with variations of silver and pearl, it is the perfect location for an intimate dining experience, with unmatched views into the marine habitat filled with live sharks and fish.

Mother's Day lunch is a set four course meal, ready to impress any Mother. Lunch will begin with a scallop salad with apple puree, followed by king prawn with sofrito and orange butter sauce. The main course will be market fish with seasonal vegetables and red wine sauce. Decadence continues with the pre-dessert rose water granite port wine sautéed strawberries, finishing with milk chocolate mousse and saffron ice cream.

Every member of the family can discover Atlantis, The Palm when enjoyed overnight. With its enviable location atop the crescent of The Palm Jumeirah, the opening of Atlantis was a landmark event, redefining tourism in Dubai as the first truly integrated entertainment resort. Now families can celebrate their mom and be transported into a dazzling, imaginative world.

Guests can explore the 17 hectares of water themed amusement at AQUAVENTURE, with unlimited complimentary access. In addition, guests can uncover The Lost Chambers, bringing the myth of Atlantis to life through a maze of underground tunnels offering underwater views into the boulevards of the ruins of Atlantis. As guests of the resort, all members of the family have unlimited complimentary access.

For those Moms looking for rest and relaxation, there is over 2 kilometres of private beach, or the Royal Pool offering a sophisticated serene experience. For those looking for an energetic, engaging experience, they can enjoy the Zero Entry Pool, perfect for families.

The Mother's Day Package also includes breakfast for two at either Saffron or Kaleidoscope and lunch for two at either Rostang-The French Brasserie or Ronda Locatelli.