Emirates Palace hotel
A luxurious haven fit for Kings & Queens. As you arrive at the Abu Dhabi airport you will be pleasantly greeted by a suave middle aged chap, who is fully suited and booted in a very Victorian toft style manner, donning a crinkle free long tail coat and tall hat. He is confidently holding up a sign with your names clearly illustrated in a beautiful script style font.
As you walk about 3 minutes out of the airport a bright white Rolls Royce Phantom awaits you to transfer you to you hotel.
Driving through Abu Dhabi’s business area past the major bustling shopping malls and many local attractions you will reach your incredible destination. A majestic sight to behold, pulling up at the Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi the enchanting landmark for a stay to remember.
The EMirates Palace is one of world’s finnest hotels Located in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the outstandingly lavish Emirates Palace is a national treasure and one of the most impressive hotels and conference venues ever built.
The magnificent interior of Emirates Palace is truly breathtaking and it’s hardly surprising that many guests seem rendered speechless upon arrival. As you walk in you can’t fail to be swept away by airy hallways, marvellous marble domes and flowing fountains.
You could almost breathe in the luxury that fills the air and sits so comfortably in every recess of the hotel. No words or images can truly justify the effort and detail that has gone into the development of this magnificent venue, in fact it should not be considered a hotel and only thought upon as a Palace in every sense.
After the swift check in, you will be taken to your beautiful room, and escorted there by your very own Butler.
Your Buttler will show you round your room, which to be fair, can’t really be described as a room but more like a mini apartment.
Every element of the hotel creates an environment and ambiance befitting of VIPs
Unrivalled facilities
With a huge auditorium and ballroom, 40 meeting rooms, 302 majestic rooms and 92 opulent suites, this is an experience fit for Emperors, Kings and celebrities – many of whom have enjoyed the hospitality of the palace experience for themselves. High end boutiques such as Versace and Rodeo Drive (Designer Clothes Boutique) and Al Kunooz Jewelers are all located within the lobby of the hotel for those wishing to treat themselves or loved ones to something very special. There are also two pools – one on the East Wing designed for relaxation with its swim-up bar and sheer spaciousness and one on the West Wing with slides and waterfalls to appeal to families – so everyone is catered for. We took full advantage of the chance to chill out at the East Wing Pool and soak up some glorious Abu Dhabi sunshine.
Combining the ultimate in generous comfort with state of the art technology, our suite was a truly divine haven with a breathtaking gold interior adorned with the finest marble. The decor – a masterful blend of Arabian regal grandeur – cleverly incorporated the latest cutting edge gadgetry for our comfort and convenience. We could easily operate the many appliances including lights, air conditioning and in room entertainment systems via a touch screen hand held control. With Wi-Fi connectivity and LCD screens as well as divinely comfortable beds and furnishings, this was the perfect place to relax and unwind. Our private balcony was a place we could sit and reflect on the amazing events of the day before heading off for a gastronomic treat at our choice of sophisticated venue. With something to appeal to every palate, we were determined to take a culinary journey around the world and sample as much as possible during our stay!
Extraordinary extravagance For an extraordinary and unforgettable experience offering guests extravagant luxury in accordance with Arab tradition, the Emirates Palace is an ideal base for both business and leisure travellers. As discerning and sophisticated travellers we have come to expect a lot from the places that we choose to stay at, but we weren’t prepared for the glorious opulence and sumptuousness that we would experience at the Emirates Palace. A week spent sightseeing and being at one with our spirituality at the Christian Monastery and the Grand Mosque, discovering the exhilaration of watching a Polo Match and sampling exquisite cuisine at the many on site award- winning fine dining restaurants and letting our hair down at Etoiles, flew by as we were having such unadulterated fun. Despite managing to pack so much into so little time we are still left wanting more.
That’s the power of Abu Dhabi. Staying at the Emirates Palace Hotel is a regal experience befitting of Kings and we have certainly been treated like royalty.
When it comes to the ultimate in escapism and lavish indulgence, the Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi is the place to be.
Facts & Figures About Emirates Palace.
• Approximately 3 billion US dollars to build the property in 3 years with circa 20,000 workers, designed by Wimberley Allison Tong & Goo of the UK.
• 38km (25 minutes) drive from Abu Dhabi airport
• 1km in width from wing to wing, 100 hectares total area
• 1.3km private beach
• 394 rooms and suites, ranging from 55 sqm to 680 sqm
• Types Of Accommodation: – 48 Palace Suites, 20 Khaleej Deluxee Suites, 20 Khaleej Suites, 4 Royal Khaleej Suites, 63 Diamond Rooms, 73 Pearl Rooms, 166 Coral Rooms.
• Over 16 individually branded restaurants and bars
• 40 meeting and conference rooms
• Ballroom with a guest capacity of 2,400 theatre style
• Auditorium with seated guest capacity of 20,000
• Open air concert guest capacity of 20,000
• 619 plasma and LCD screens in guest rooms and meeting rooms
• 5kg of pure edible gold is used per annum for decorative purposes on desserts (hope there’s no wastage!!!)
• 128 kitchens and pantries
• 200 tonnes of oranges squeezed for fresh juice, per annum
• 6.4km jogging trail
• 114 domes, with central dome at a height of 72.6 metres above ground
• 8 escalators and 102 elevators, with a maximum capacity up to 55 persons per elevator
• Marble imported from 13 countries across the world
• 12 external fountains and 8 indoor water features
• 1,002 chandeliers, the largest weighing 2.5 tonnes
• 8,000 trees set in landscaped gardens
• 2 wall display carpets, handmade in Thailand, weighing 1 tonne each
• 818 parking spaces
• Daily laundry capacity of 6 tonnes
• 1,300 employees from 58 different countries
And finally…
For all you budding Billionaires or if the name on your Falcon Private Bank Card/Quintessentially card happens to be Sir Richard Branson, Sir Philip Green or Roman Abramovich, the Emirates Palace offers the world’s most expensive One Million Dollar bespoke suite holiday package.