Abu Dhabi
Emirates Palace
Photo: Courtesy of Emirates Palace
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Perhaps the best way to express the grandeur of the newly built, Kempinski-operated Emirates Palace—reportedly the most expensive hotel ever built—is to break it down by numbers. This sand-colored palace has 1,002 Swarovski chandeliers, 140 elevators, 114 domes covered in mosaic glass tiles, and a staff of 2,000. The 394 rooms are like mini palaces in themselves, with acres of gold leaf, marble, and silk, plus fresh-cut flowers and 24-hour butler service. Scattered throughout the 10.8 million–square-foot building are 30 interactive touch screens, with maps and directions, and an “overwhelming” number of signs. Overwhelming, indeed.
Room to Book:
Diamond rooms look onto the Gulf of Arabia.Insider Tip:
The on-site 4-mile jogging trail wends through pristine gardens.
Amenities
Open / Closes- Adjoining Rooms
- Accessible by Public Transportation
- Business Center
- Beach Resort
- Breakfast Included
- Concierge
- Destination Spa
- Family Friendly
- Gym/Fitness Center
- Gay Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible
- Kids' Programs
- Laundry Service
- Luxury Boutique Hotel
- Meeting Room
- Maid Service
- Parking Available
- Room Service
- Spa
- Tennis
- Turndown
- Valet Parking
- WiFi
Number of Rooms: 302
Number of Suites: 92
Number of Restaurants: 7
Number of Bars: 3
Number of Pools: 2
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