World’s expensive private party
Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue is in town to perform at her first Middle east public concert at Dubai Festival City tomorrow and she will also sing few songs tonight at the grand opening of the Atlantis Hotel in Palm Jumeirah.
The 5 star Atlantis Hotel grand opening is set to break the record as the world's expensive private party and the first ever grand party here in Dubai. The lavish party was said to have cost them $30 million and will play host to around 2000 guest celebrity, politician and VIP's.
Aside from Kylie, some of the celebrity guest stars are Charlize Theron, Robert De Niro, Oprah Winfrey, Lindsay Lohan, Mary Kate Olson, Michael Jordan and Denzel Washington.
Celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham have reportedly been offered $1 million (Dh3.6 million) to attend the opening party.
There will be a fireworks display which cost $6.8 million along the 17 km palm crescent and wil burst shells that the display will be visible from space.
Earlier this week, Palm Jumeirah residents were given notices to reach their home before 4pm to avoid traffic congestion and diversion.
