# $35 Million Parties Kylie Minogue Gets $4.4 at Dubai Soiree By Ayman | Published 2008-09-11 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kylie-minogue-dubai-atlantis-hotel References: [theaustralian.news.au](http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24330724-12377,00.html) Superstar Kylie Minogue is getting paid $4.4 Million to perform at the opening of the [Atlantis Hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeon-clinic) on the man-made island of Palm Jumeirah. Not content with setting all kinds of records for tallest buildings, Dubai will be hosting the ‘[most expensive private party ever staged](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinner-of-the-year)’. The price tag for this party? A cool $35 million… Marking her first ever performance in the Middle East, Kylie Minogue will be entertaining 2000 guests at the opening of the 1,539-room luxury Atlantis Hotel, which opens its doors to the public on September 24. With the [firework display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-toronto-new-years) alone costing over $6.5 Million, the guest list to this exclusive party includes actors, musicians, politicians, and members of the Dubai royal family. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating extravagant and high-end events for wealthy individuals and organizations. - **Celebrity Performances:** Opportunities to capitalize on the demand for famous performers in exclusive events and parties. - **Experiential Marketing:** Innovative ways to create memorable and immersive experiences for guests that leave a lasting impression. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the event planning industry to cater to high-net-worth individuals and organizations seeking luxury experiences. - **Hospitality:** Opportunities to provide premium services and accommodations for extravagant events and parties. - **Entertainment:** Innovative solutions for the entertainment industry to meet the growing demand for celebrity performances in exclusive settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extravagant New Year's Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empire-steak-house-nyc.md) - [Large-Scale Drone Lightshows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-lightshow.md) - [Elora Entertainment Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icons-series-2025.md) - [Socialite-Inspired Toy Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bratz.md) - [Celebrity-Backed Wine Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kylie-minogue-1.md) - [Luxe Multidimensional Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abu-dhabi-chocolate.md) - [Virtual Event Afterparties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/post-show-celebration.md) - [Luxury Resort Wellness Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeon-clinic.md) - [Sailormoon-Themed NFT Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keep-your-distance.md)