Hospitality

Atlantis The Royal’s Grand Lobby, Dubai, UAE

Indoor

SOKA

SYVA

Context

The Team

Systems Integrator

Creative Technology Middle East (CMTE)

L-Acoustics Services

System Design Support

Calibration

An L-Acoustics Professional Sound System Enhances Ambiance and Performance in Atlantis The Royal Lobby

Atlantis The Royal in Dubai has generated significant excitement as a new international destination, setting a new standard for luxury in the hospitality sector. Among its array of high-end features is incorporating a professional L-Acoustics sound system in its expansive lobby. This installation redefines expectations for hotel audio solutions, providing the same caliber of sound experienced in top-tier concert venues while addressing the specific needs of the lobby’s unique design.

The Challenge

The grand lobby of Atlantis The Royal makes an immediate impact with its impressive design. The space spans 262 feet, features 65-foot ceilings, and incorporates striking floor-to-ceiling glass walls. This architectural grandeur presented a notable challenge: achieving concert hall-quality audio reproduction while maintaining the refined visual style, specific color palette, and overall sophistication of one of Dubai’s most remarkable interior spaces.

The Solution

To ensure that the audio system did not detract from the interior design and to preserve the visual integrity of the space, L-Acoustics X Series and S Series speakers, customized with RAL colors, were deployed. These speakers integrate smoothly with the lobby’s architectural elements. The sound system adapts effortlessly, creating a subtle background atmosphere during the day and supporting dynamic evening performances, all while remaining largely unseen by guests. According to Danny Lord, Senior Project Manager at CTME, “L-Acoustics was selected for its ability to integrate with the existing Q-SYS infrastructure, offer custom RAL color options, and provide an elegant design that can be discreetly integrated into the environment.”

The installation utilizes L-Acoustics’ most design-conscious products. The slender Syva colinear arrays, with a width of only 170mm, blend seamlessly into architectural columns and wall edges, while compact Soka speakers merge into the structure’s design features. Fourteen 5XT coaxial enclosures are carefully hidden within the wall moldings, delivering precise coverage to the lobby’s upper areas. This thoughtfully arranged speaker configuration ensures consistent, premium sound throughout the lobby’s extensive area. The system is rounded out by four SB10i and six Syva Low subwoofers for rich, deep low frequencies, along with four LA2Xi and two LA4X amplified controllers for power, and two Auvitran AVBx3 audio networking devices for streamlined integration and control.

The Result

The L-Acoustics system demonstrates that high-caliber audio performance can be achieved in conjunction with the visual elegance expected in upscale hospitality settings. This installation illustrates how a transformative professional sound system enhances even the most luxurious hospitality experiences.

Project photos

The brief called for an audio system to meet the highest professional standards while respecting the lobby’s dramatic architecture. We designed a discreet solution that delivers exceptional versatility, providing both refined background music and concert-quality live performances without compromise – even in a space defined by soaring glass walls and reflective surfaces.