
It seems nobody can escape talk of the global recession these days, not even at the star-studded Atlantis launch party. While the $20 million (Dh73.5 million) affair didn't tighten Sol Kerzner's purse strings, the credit crunch was the topic du jour for the celebrities walking the red carpet on Thursday night.
Sir Richard Branson summed up the mood appropriately when he predicted: "This is the last great party of the decade, or even the next decade with the recession coming up."...
Atlantis Hotel room rates will start at around Dh1,600 per night and guests will find around 3,500 staff on hand to make their stay more pleasant?