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Emirates Palace

P.O. Box 39999 West End Corniche, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Ranked #2 of 19 attractions in Abu Dhabi
4.5 of 5 stars 246 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
Traveller Description: This huge conference centre and hotel is set in landscaped gardens with lawns, palm trees and fountains.  Non-residents can access the public areas... more »
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Wigan, England
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Went to the Emirates Palace for afternoon tea, and what an experience this was. The opulent surroundings of this hotel and the "formality" of service gave an impression of how this must have been many many years ago. The sandwiches, scones and cakes on offer were matched by the quality of the drinks provided - proper tea complete with strainer!... More

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Siem Reap, Cambodia
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The building look so grand from the outside, it looks bit vintage style inside of the building. I like the inside of the building but we cannot take picture. Nice to have a look to this giant building.

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Chicago, Illinois
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The Emirates Palace hotel is quite the sight as you drive up the entry road. You can see it in the distance as you approach: a huge building with expansive wings sprawling over well-maintained gardens, with fountains and wildlife spotting the grounds. At first glance, it is a bit overwhelming...even more so inside, but I'd imagine that's part of the... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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This is an over the top hotel. In any other country the riff raff like myself who only come to gawp would not be allowed in, but here they positively encourage them. They even have the rules up on the wall in the outer lobby just to be sure that you will know what you can and cannot do. We... More

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Srue everything is decked in gold, but really if you dont have teh cash to waste, dont even bother. On the other hand, the top end brand stores are very well priced. And some of the restaurants are not than bad. (Dont go to Etoiles)

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UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

It's a beautiful place/hotel and I was lucky enough to have some tea and cakes in there. However the security are very strict there with dress code. Luckily I wore the abaya myself so it wasn't a problem for me. I think the decor inside was amazing with all that gold. Taking pictures from the outside is amazing. A must... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

As a non resident I visited this hotel for afternoon tea. The building on the outside is truely spectacular and definitly resembles a stunning palace from the outside. The inside could hurt many peoples eye sight, though, as it is somewhat over the top and decorated with alot of gold and typically very Arabic with its rich (aand as some... More

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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Well worth the visit, if you can get in. Security at the gate will check you are dressed appropriately. No shorts for men and covered shoulders and legs for women. However, once inside you may wander round the public area and gaze at the opulence. The toilets are well worth a visit!

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Dublin Ireland
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

I wouldn't stay here in a fit - too big, too expensive, etc. But... it is well worth the taxi ride to gawp at and enjoy a cappacino with gold dust on top. The cakes are great too.

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UK
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Went by taxi. They asked us at the gatehouse why we were there.. We just told them we were there for coffee! No problems. Men need long pants and shirt and women should avoid shorts and skimpy tops or they will feel out of place. We had a look round all the foyer and there are some shops. We reached... More

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