EMIRATES PALACE, ABU DHABI Abu Dhabi
Incredibly opulent and managed by Kempinski, this magnificent hotel provides the ultimate in luxury Located in a dazzling natural bay, Emirates Palace
create plenty of seclusion and privacy for couples at
is the perfect destination offering a pristine private
spots like the award-winning Emirates Palace Spa.
beach and marina. With its stunning Arabian interiors
There’s a real passion for cuisine, with a choice of 14
and legendary five-star service, the resort brings a new
restaurants serving everything from alfresco barbecue
experience of luxury to the heart of Abu Dhabi.
and contemporary Chinese to Lebanese fare. Dining
This grandiose palace evokes a sense of space, style
at Mezlai is highly recommended – it’s the UAE’s first
and sophistication throughout. As you make your
Emirati restaurant.
way along the sweeping driveway, the dancing water
Simple yet elegant, the Coral Rooms have all the
fountains in the distance guide you to a marble-domed
superior facilities you would expect from a luxury
lobby decorated with palm trees, Rolex clock faces and
hotel, with pretty views over the gardens and out across
doors with Swarovski crystal-encrusted handles.
the Abu Dhabi skyline. Pearl Rooms have partial Gulf
There’s waterskiing and stand-up paddleboarding at
views while Diamond Rooms provide uninterrupted
the watersports centre and a lazy river to keep younger
views over the Arabian Gulf. The Khaleej Suites are
guests
truly indulgent with extensive living space.
entertained,
while
the
expansive
grounds
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