Emirates Palace gates open

Last week Emirates Palace hosted the Kempinski Second Annual General Manager's and Owners' meeting and guests of the GEC-organized 3rd international exhibition and conference on water, energy and environment, the Environment & Energy 2005 Exhibition.

"We were delighted to be hosting these two major events; I could not have thought of a better way to open our doors and introduce ourselves to the world," commented Abdo Kayali, Director of Business Development.

Emirates Palace is fully booked in the next weeks with delegations for several international conferences taking place in Abu Dhabi and the Emirates Palace International Conference Centre. The Emirates Palace reservations department is currently accepting bookings starting from March.

Emirates Palace showcases 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 façade 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 all covered in mosaic glass tiles. Its elaborate design and unparalleled 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.

The Emirates Palace International Conference Centre houses the most luxurious and technologically advanced meeting facilities in the region. The conference facilities include an auditorium with 1,200 seats, a main ballroom that can accommodate up to 2800 guests, an extensive range of over 40 meeting rooms, a Media Centre and a Business Centre. In addition, six large terraces and a variety of pre-function areas provide many possibilities for breaks, cocktail receptions and banquets.
Set on 1 million square metres and surrounded by a beautifully landscaped park with several open lawns, Emirates Palace offers spectacular outdoor venues for gala dinners and creative events.

Located on a 1.3 km stretch of Abu Dhabi's most beautiful sandy beach, 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, opening in late 2005. The Palace will also house 20 food and beverage outlets serving a variety of cuisines created by world renowned chefs, all rolling by the end of 2005.

Emirates Palace comprises 302 luxury rooms and 92 stunning suites equipped with 22nd Century technology including extra large plasma TV's in each room, a wireless internet network that covers the Palace, pool and beach areas, a fully interactive TV system and electronic programming guides to provide instant rewind and pause of television programming.