Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi

We stopped over from our European trip for a two night stay. I’ve never encountered such grandness and opulence. The customer service is excellent and there is staff almost at every corner of the palace to assist. Given the enormity it’s easy to get lost with so many hallways and lifts. Staff are polite and courteous and always willing to help in any way. Pools are great and very inviting during the summer heat. Be aware that they do stipulate dress code and to be respectful of their conservative attire. No beach wear, flip flops, bare shoulders, mini skirts, and sleeveless shirts worn at any of their restaurants. Staff will reprimand guests if dress code is not adhered to. We were upgraded to the Khaleej suite for a fraction of the original cost per night due to availability. We were astonished at the spaciousness of this luxury room. Beautifully presented and immaculate. highly recommend Emirates Palace if your looking to experience a little bit of luxury and definitely would consider a longer stay upon my next visit. The gold dusted cappuccino is their signature drink which is a must when visiting.

I am fairly well-traveled and have stayed in many nice hotels. But the Emirates Palace is a cut above the rest. As the name suggests, the place is palatial and just all around stunning. The location right on the corniche (with a beautiful private beach) in the middle of the city also can't be beat. Our room (Pearl room) was immaculate and luxuriously appointed. The pools on either side of the hotel are stunning and nicely cooled. The staff is friendly and courteous throughout. You simply cannot fault the place. In the summers, the Emirates Palace typically offers a fantastic half board deal, which we took advantage of. Breakfast at the Vendome is simply superb, both in terms of setting and the selection and quality of the food. For dinner, there is a choice of restaurants, but we always returned to the Vendome. Beware though: the regular Vendome restaurant is sometimes closed for some time in the summer for renovations (this happened to us last year). I would go out of my way to avoid staying here during that time since the Vendome is such a nice space, and the substitutes don't even come close... We're already looking forward to returning next year!