The most luxurious offering at the $1.5 billion Atlantis bore the brunt of the blaze that hit the soon-to-open resort on Palm Jumeirah on Tuesday.

With its private elevator, the $25,000 a night Bridge Suite - located above the hotel lobby where the fire started - suffered extensive smoke damage, a source close to the project told Arabian Business.

The suite offers a generous reception lounge, dining area with a gold-leaf table seating 16 guests, and library with state-of-the-art media centre.