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Start this one-day tour in style with a visit to Emirates Palace, a lavish property that’s world-famous, thanks to its expansive structure, enchanting Arabesque style, award-winning five-star hospitality and wonderfully unique and authentic local experiences. The hotel features 114 domes, with the central dome reaching an imposing 72.6 metres above the ground, and meticulously crafted with gold, mother-of-pearl and crystals in the interior.
Then, for a stimulating day of culture, art and reflection, visit the awe-inspiring Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, an architectural marvel and welcoming place of worship that captures the unique interactions between Islam and other world cultures. This is a wonderful place to take stunning photographs.
Finally, discover the Louvre Abu Dhabi, a universal museum that translates and fosters the spirit of openness between cultures. Louvre Abu Dhabi houses hundreds of priceless works in a breathtaking building. Be sure to bring your camera, as you’ll want to capture the structure’s enormous dome, composed of 7,850 stars that filter light through their perforations, creating a dazzling display called the ‘rain of light’.
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Emirates Palace is a world-famous hotel known for its enchanting Arabesque style, award-winning five-star hospitality and wonderfully unique and authentic local experiences. The hotel's main building stretches over one kilometre from wing to wing, with the gardens spread across 100 hectares.
Although located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, the hotel is truly in a world of its own, with a pristine 1.3km private beach for guests, landscaped pools, a private marina overlooking a natural bay, a luxury spa and some of the world's most highly-rated restaurants.
And then there's the architecture. Emirates Palace features 114 domes, with the central dome being a striking 72.6 metres above the ground, meticulously crafted with gold, mother of pearl and crystals. The building also boasts 1,002 chandeliers — the largest weighing 2.5 tons — with other photo-worthy features including two handmade wall displays portraying the palace.
During the day, the palace's golden exterior contrasts with the lush greenery, silvery water fountains, and crisp blue sky. At night, the hotel’s lighting changes ever so subtly, with an ethereal rainbow effect displayed on the main dome.
Emirates Palace is one of the most luxurious hotels in Abu Dhabi, but you don’t need to stay here to enjoy its breathtaking facilities.