With no expense spared building this unique resort, The Emirates Palace is now THE icon of Abu Dhabi. Visually stunning and designed in traditional Arab style both externally and internally whilst set in magnificent landscaped gardens and against a superb private sandy beach which is over 1 kilometre long.
The Emirates Palace offers a variety of dining experiences including three restaurants, a café, a gentleman?s club-style bar, a cocktail bar with a champagne and caviar bar within, with two poolside snack bars offering lighter meals in the pool areas. There are two stunning swimming pools here, two fitness centres and a range of shops, while a marina and two luxury spas are due to open very soon, with tennis and squash courts.
The Emirates Palace is a stunning luxury hotel, with an exceptional range of world-class facilities in a fantastic location. For a truly unforgettable holiday experience, the Emirates Palace is the destination, a perfect introduction to the beauty of the United Arab Emirates.
Hotel Accommodation
Grand Rooms & Suites:
Each of the exceptional rooms and suites provide guests with uncompromising indulgence. These include 302 Grand rooms, 40 splendid Khaleej & Khaleej Deluxe suites, 4 Royal Khaleej suites, 16 three-bedroom Palace suites divisible into a total of 48 one-bedroom individual suites.
The Grand rooms, Khaleej & Khaleej Deluxe Suites & Royal Khaleej Suites are divided equally within the East & West Wings. Both Wings enjoy their respective Reception area, Beach Access, Swimming Pool, & Fitness Center.
The exclusive Palace suites are located in the centre of the Palace section itself and therefore provide the guest with ideal location whether for business / leisure requirements.
Inside every room & suite, the decor is a masterful blend of Arabian regal splendor and the latest technology. Decoration includes acres of gold leaf and the finest marble. The guest is given command of all room & suite appliances including lights, air conditioning & in room entertainment systems via a touch screen hand held control.
- 50-inch plasma screens in all room categories
- 61-inch plasma screens in all suite categories
- Language preferences for the interactive plasma screen & hand held control can be set at reception upon check in of the guest
- All rooms & suites have private balconies / terraces respectively
- All rooms & suites enjoy Private Butler Service
- All rooms & suites have wireless internet (WIFI) connectivity
- All rooms & suites have personalized check in
- All suites equipped with Laptops
Hotel Restaurants and Bars
Le Vendôme Brasserie:
Enliven the taste buds at 'Le Vendome Brasserie' offering a commingling of exotic flavors with it's renowned International Buffet / A' La Carte menu.
The restuarant offers elegant indoor (70 seats) & outdoor (65 seats) dining options for your dining pleasure and has an extensive terrace overlooking the beach & marina.
Sayad:
Delectable seafood, dynamic interior & a divine fine dining experience awaits you at 'Sayad' (Arabic for fisherman). Colour's reminiscent of the Arabian Gulf & exotic fish served with lavish flair, Sayad is a deep sea experience unlike any else. Sayad, offers mystical indoor (55 seats) & outdoor (45 seats) dining options in addition to three private dining rooms accommodating up to 8 guests. The restaurant is located on ground level (1st floor) of the Palace with views of beach & marina.
Mezzaluna:
Serenade your palate with rich Mediterranean culinary delights at the award winning 'Mezzaluna' (Italian for Half Moon). Venetian murals & motifs create the perfect ambiance for a truly Italian sensation. Mezzaluna, offers indoor & outdoor dining options in addition to two private dining rooms accommodating up to 16 guests. The restaurant is located on ground level (1st floor) of the Palace with views of beach & marina.
Al Majlis & Caviar Bar:
From gold drizzled chocolates to tantalizing teas, 'Al Majlis' offers the perfect setting for a drink, a meeting or an aperitif prior to a restaurant destination of your choice. The Caviar Bar located amidst the Majlis offers a world class champagne menu & caviar selections with live traditional music.
Havana Club:
The Havana Club boasts a selection of the world's finest cognacs, armagnacs and cigars, sure to impress the most discerning connoisseurs. Taste the world's most precious cognac while savoring a rare cigar. Havana Club will take you to a place where time stands still and pleasure reigns.
Cascades:
Enjoy the outdoors at 'Cascades', along the West Wing Adventure Pool where you will be surrounded by flowing currents, rock-lined pools, and a range of recreational activities for the entire family. Cascades offers sumptuous cuisine in a casual atmosphere along with a special children's menu exclusively for in-house guests.
Diwan l'Auberge:
At 'Diwan L'Auberge' experience traditional Lebanese Cuisine alongside live traditional entertainment. Inside / outside dining options available further to the private dining room.
Anar Restaurant:
Anar the Persian word for the red pomegranate is native to Iran and has been cultivated there for at least 4,000 years. It is considered the fruit of heaven and was probably the real 'Apple' in the Garden of Eden, as the ancients commended it.
Las Brisas:
Feel the refreshing sea breeze alongside the East Wing Relaxation pool whilst savoring on freshly prepared salads & grills - deliciously perfect for a summer's day of beachside relaxation exclusively for in-house guests.
The Palace Ceremony:
The ?Palace Ceremony? ensures a unique in-room dining experience should you wish to indulge in it. We can serve, wait & pamper you in the privacy of your own room/suite whilst you dine on gourmet dishes specially prepared for your palatable pleasure.
Optional Half-Board Upgrade:
Half-Board buffet (dinner only) is available at Le Vendome Brasserie. Includes food only and all drinks will be charged as per consumption. Guests will not be refunded for any unconsumed meals. Credit of AED 100 per person will be given to Half Board guest should they not wish to dine from the buffet at Le Vendome, to utilize at Sayad, Mezzaluna, BBQ Al Qasr, Anar and Diwan L?Auberage This credit of AED 100 per person also applies for lunch only at Las Brisas & Cascades. Half Board bookings through Valentines, Easter and festive periods are restricted to lunch only.
Hotel Activities and Entertainment
Leisure/Recreation Facilities:
Emirates Palace is second to none in regards to recreational facilities. Unlimited avenues are available whether one is looking for family fun activities to a more private time alone with ones spouse. The facilities are inclusive of the following:
Pool & Beach:
A 1.3km private beach awaits the guests at the Emirates Palace. The white sandy beach access is only limited to in-house guest's thus ensuring privacy and exclusivity.
The East Wing swimming pool is a relaxation pool complete with swim up pool bar, separate Jacuzzis & a covered children's pool area.
The West Wing swimming pool is an adventure pool equipped with water slides, waterfalls, and a lazy river. A separate covered children's pool area is also available.
Tennis Courts & PADI Diving Centre:
Fancy a game of tennis on one of the four exquisite hard cushioned tennis courts? 'Hitting Partners' are also available on request.
Fitness Suites:
Emirates Palace has two fitness centers (one each on East & West Wings) which offer personalized training sessions, aerobics classes. The very latest in body fitness technology is available from Technogym.
Energy Zone:
Incorporating the physics of 'Extreme Sports', the Energy Zone is a fitness concept exclusive to the Emirates Palace. The machines, specifically designed to offer fitness regimes similar to extreme sports in the controlled environment of the Palace grounds, the Energy Zone is sure to impress the fitness guru in you.
Hotel Children Information
Sarab Land:
The children's playground is equipped with slides/swings & includes daily activities arranged by the Beach Club including face painting, mini olympics & a host of land & water based activities.
Diving Information
A PADI certified diving center is available in the Emirates Palace also thus giving the guests access to enhance their diving skills or to arrange a deep sea fishing trip. Additional water sports (motorized & non-motorized) are also available.
Golf Information
Abu Dhabi Golf Club presents itself as one of the most luxurious golf resort experiences within the Middle East, in full management with the renowned worldwide golf resort management organizations of excellence, Troon Golf. Fifteen minutes from the city centre and just ten minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi Golf Club is perfectly located for domestic and international guests.
An oasis of tranquility carved out of the desert, the Abu Dhabi Golf Club features 27 Championship holes of golf, over 162 hectares of land. The course features an undulating terrain meandering through pockets of palms and ornamental trees, shrubs with seven spectacular saltwater lakes.
Spa Information
Anantara Spa:
The Anantara Spa offers rejuvenating body treatments / therapies in a serene Moroccan – Thai inspired back drop. The spa features seven treatment suites complete with Vichy shower & the only Moroccan Hammam facility available in Abu Dhabi. “His” & “Hers” treatments are available complete with double beds & bath tubs.
Oriental motifs adorn the first Anantara Spa to open in the United Arab Emirates & is exclusive to the Emirates Palace.
Hotel Additional Guest Services
Boutiques:
Arrays of shopping outlets are available in the Emirates Palace. The boutiques offer everything from high end jewelry, watches, writing instruments to clothing accessories, as well as incorporating an official bank & traditional themed outlets. Three ATM/Cash points are available in the Palace also.
Transfer to Hotel
The preferred airport for Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi is Abu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.) - 33.2 km / 20.6 miles. A private one way transfer is included in price.
Hotel Local Attractions
Open Beach - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Qasr al-Hosn - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Al-Hosn Palace - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Cultural Foundation - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Zayed City Market - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Alwehda Club - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
The Corniche - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
Capitol Park - 5.9 km / 3.6 mi
Al Jazaeera Sports Club - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Higher Colleges of Technology-AbuDhabi - 8.1 km / 5 mi
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Abu Dhabi Ice Rink - 14.7 km / 9.1 mi
Khalifa Park - 15.4 km / 9.6 mi
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - 16.4 km / 10.2 mi
Errata
Ramadan 2010 (approx 11 Aug-9 Sep):
Ramadan is the Muslim festival of fasting and is the most important festival in the Islamic Calendar which is celebrated by Muslims all over the world. The sighting of the crescent moon signals the start of 30 days of fasting during which Muslims don't eat, drink or smoke during the day, eating all their meals before sunrise and after sunset. Non-muslims are obliged to respect this event and also not eat, drink or smoke in public during daylight hours. International hotels in Abu Dhabi will therefore serve food and drink restricted designated areas during this time. Restaurants and Caf? Shops outside hotels will be closed during day light hours whilst evening entertainment will be extremely low key with no loud music etc permitted.
