Emirates Palace

Iconic Abu Dhabi hotel cost $3billion to build 5 Reviews

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If you’ve ever wondered what sort of place you can build for US$3billion, then this is the answer. It’s not just giddy hyperbole either; it really feels palatial, with luxury that regularly accommodates royalty. Rooms have plasma screens as standard, while the top-of-the-range accommodation comes with a room for your bodyguard and a private butler to take care of your every need. The beach and pool areas are outstanding, but room service can be slow and not all the in-house restaurants are worth the price. Even if you can’t afford to stay, it’s worth a visit for afternoon tea.

By Time Out Abu Dhabi staff
Time Out Abu Dhabi, 27 December 2008

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Facilities

• Activities: 
• Tennis court, 
• Fitness centre/gym, 
• Outdoor pool, 
• Fishing, 
• Scuba/snorkel

• Family services: 
• Babysitting

• Hotel services: 
• 24 hour front desk, 
• Disabled access, 
• Ballroom, 
• Laundry, 
• Tour desk, 
• Garden

User reviews:

Posted by: Akira on 21 May ' 13 at 20:36

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• Best for: Family holidays
• Would you go back to this hotel? Yes

service is friendly, i felt a warm welcoming and a great hospitality.

Posted by: Igor Chadow on 13 Sep ' 12 at 10:31

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• Best for: Beachside
• Would you go back to this hotel? Yes

The building itself is impressive, the service extremly professional and friendly. It's a real Palace and worth staying there. Great beach and pool areas, a calm place in the city but within its own great park.

Posted by: khaled on 16 Aug ' 12 at 09:43

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• Best for: Honeymoons
• Would you go back to this hotel? Yes

loved it

Posted by: Véronique on 05 May ' 11 at 16:48

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AmbienceValueService

• Would you go back to this hotel? Yes

Posted by: gordon on 20 Feb ' 11 at 06:32

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AmbienceValueService

• Best for: Beachside
• Would you go back to this hotel? No

completely souless. good pool and beach area. would try the fairmont next time. Not as special as it thinks it is.