Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Recession? What Recession?
















The country of Dubai teamed up with South African billionaire Sol Kerzner to market and promote the new Palm Atlantis resort. The extravaganza reportedly cost $20 million and included a firework display so large that it could be seen from space. The star studded jet setting crowd included 2,000 guests on a man-made island in the shape of a palm, and the champagne flowed freely at the grand opening reception. Guests were also served a dinner including Atlantic lobster and tiger prawns by star restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa. The resort also features the most expensive hotel room in the world, a 924 square-meter Bridge Suite, which costs 155,000 dirhams -- that is $42,000 usd per night and does not include breakfast.





Come on -- for $42k, at least they should throw in a continental breakfast.

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