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Kempinski reveals secrets of Emirates Palace
20 February 2008
Hospitality group Kempinski has revealed some interesting facts about Emirates Palace, the Abu Dhabi landmark that remains the most expensive hotel ever built.
The hotel is served by a fleet of 23 luxury cars, including two Maybachs, two Rolls-Royces and 15 BMWs.
One of the most impressive aspects of the structure is its majestic external architecture, which features more than 114 domes that rise some 60 metres into the air and 35,000 square metres of marble from all over the world.
Those who explore the inside of the hotel will be greeted by the sight of 1,002 Swarovski crystal chandeliers and the 20,000 roses that are used to decorate the corridors, rooms and grounds every day.
Every month, the Palace kitchens use five kilograms of edible gold to decorate its luxury pastries and chocolates.
Some 400 slices of Delice du Palace, the hotel's famous chocolate cake, are consumed on an average day.
In the Emirates Palace bar, it is not just the strength of the drinks that causes the eyes to water. One bottle of the 140-year-old Hardy Perfection Air cognac will set you back £23,140, which equates to £1,231 per shot.
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The hotel is served by a fleet of 23 luxury cars, including two Maybachs, two Rolls-Royces and 15 BMWs.
One of the most impressive aspects of the structure is its majestic external architecture, which features more than 114 domes that rise some 60 metres into the air and 35,000 square metres of marble from all over the world.
Those who explore the inside of the hotel will be greeted by the sight of 1,002 Swarovski crystal chandeliers and the 20,000 roses that are used to decorate the corridors, rooms and grounds every day.
Every month, the Palace kitchens use five kilograms of edible gold to decorate its luxury pastries and chocolates.
Some 400 slices of Delice du Palace, the hotel's famous chocolate cake, are consumed on an average day.
In the Emirates Palace bar, it is not just the strength of the drinks that causes the eyes to water. One bottle of the 140-year-old Hardy Perfection Air cognac will set you back £23,140, which equates to £1,231 per shot.
Click here to plan and book flights, hotels, city breaks, rental cars and holidays with Opodo.
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