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Emirates Palace

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<p>Perhaps the best way to express the grandeur of the newly built, Kempinski-operated Emirates Palace—reportedly the most expensive hotel ever built—is to break it down by numbers. This sand-colored palace has 1,002 Swarovski chandeliers, 140 elevators, 114 domes covered in mosaic glass tiles, and a staff of 2,000. The 394 rooms are like mini palaces in themselves, with acres of gold leaf, marble, and silk, plus fresh-cut flowers and 24-hour butler service. Scattered throughout the 10.8 million–square-foot building are 30 interactive touch screens, with maps and directions, and an “overwhelming” number of signs. Overwhelming, indeed.</p>

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From Travel + Leisure , JUN 2005

Extravagant space (7,405 square feet); three bedrooms; dining room; Swarovski chandeliers; three rain showers; seven 61-inch plasma televisions; Lady Primrose amenities; a butler who can draw a welcome bath; a constant supply of munchies; a chauffeur to drive you around town, or to and from the airport, in a stretch limousine....MORE>>

– Michael Gross The New Luxury

Last updated June 2005