Kempinski to manage Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi

The Emirates Palace, is set to be one of the most impressive resort and conference venues ever to be built in the Middle East, showcasing the beauty of Arabian culture, adhering to traditional themes and providing an affinity with the national identity of the United Arab Emirates.

Built in the style of a majestic palace rising from the sand, the colours of the Emirates Palace facade represent the different sand nuances found in the Arabian Desert. The Palace is an architectural wonder and an international landmark boasting a staggering 114 domes covered in mosaic glass tiles topped with gold finials. Its elaborate design and facilities were created with the sole purpose of whisking its guests into a world worthy of royalty, where their every whim will be fulfilled and their every need catered to.

Located on a 1.3 km stretch of Abu Dhabi’s most beautiful sandy beach, the Emirates Palace is a luxury retreat with superlative leisure facilities including two stunning pool landscapes and two ultra luxurious spas at the end of each of the east and west wings. The Palace will also house 16 (this number includes cafes and bars) restaurants serving a variety of cuisines created by world renowned chefs.

The Emirates Palace comprises 390 luxury rooms and suites equipped with 22nd Century technology including extra large plasma TV’s in each room, a wireless internet network that covers the entire property, a fully interactive TV system and electronic programming guides to provide instant rewind and pause of television programming.

The Emirates Palace Conference Centre houses some of the most luxurious and technologically advanced meeting facilities in the region. The conference facilities include an auditorium with fixed seating for 1,200 guests, a main ballroom that can seat up to 2000 persons and an extensive range of 40 meeting rooms including a Media Centre with 12 press rooms. In addition, six large terraces and a variety of pre-function areas provide many possibilities for breaks, cocktail receptions and banquets.

Set on 100 hectares of beautifully landscaped park with several open lawns, the Emirates Palace offers spectacular outdoor venues for gala dinners and creative events.

Due for completion in late 2004, Emirates Palace is owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi and managed by Kempinski Hotels & Resorts.