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SEASONAL<br />
EVENTS<br />
CALENDAR<br />
<strong>2016</strong>/20<strong>17</strong><br />
Vol. 05 - December | January | February
Contents<br />
Introduction<br />
Mark your Calendar<br />
Celebrated Awards<br />
Dining at the Palace<br />
A Royal Stay<br />
Emirates Palace Spa<br />
Beach Club<br />
Did you know?<br />
An Exciting<br />
New Chapter<br />
To our valued guests this joyous holiday season,<br />
we sincerely extend our best wishes for peace,<br />
prosperity, health and happiness for the New Year<br />
ahead. We look forward to warmly welcoming you<br />
to Emirates Palace to share new beginnings and a<br />
brighter future this 20<strong>17</strong>.<br />
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T<br />
Welcome to Emirates Palace<br />
he iconic Emirates Palace is the pinnacle of luxury, reflecting the true warmth and generosity<br />
of Arabian hospitality. Through its luxurious amenities and personalised service,<br />
Emirates Palace promises guests from all over the world a distinctive experience.<br />
Located at the heart of the UAE’s capital city of Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace is the preferred destination<br />
for business and leisure travellers, as well as a glamorous venue for international events, conferences<br />
and exhibitions.<br />
Emirates Palace has 394 rooms and suites that have been beautifully designed and furnished to offer<br />
guests superior comfort and convenience.<br />
Many of Abu Dhabi’s leisure attractions are within short distance, including superb shopping<br />
destinations and impressive cultural and heritage sites, Emirates Palace provides guests the perfect<br />
place to explore the beauty and charm of this traditional, yet amazing cosmopolitan city.<br />
The true<br />
warmth and<br />
generosity<br />
of Arabian<br />
hospitality<br />
MARK YOUR<br />
CALENDAR<br />
Events at Emirates Palace<br />
*Part of Abu Dhabi Classics<br />
DECEMBER<br />
Until January 1<br />
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival<br />
Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi<br />
The UAE’s founding father, the late<br />
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan,<br />
in recognition of his pivotal role<br />
in preserving the nation’s proud<br />
history as a gateway to the future.<br />
The Festival celebrates the UAE’s<br />
cultural inheritance, showcases the<br />
rich diversity of its traditions and<br />
provides an educational platform for<br />
enlightenment.<br />
2<br />
National Day Celebrations<br />
Abu Dhabi Corniche<br />
The United Arab Emirates celebrates<br />
its 45th National Day on December<br />
2, <strong>2016</strong>. The holiday marks the<br />
unification of the seven emirates and<br />
the founding of the country in 1971<br />
under Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al<br />
Nahyan, the first president.<br />
Until 4 March<br />
Flamboyant Impressions,<br />
Photo Exhibition<br />
Emirates Palace Auditorium<br />
German photographer, Andreas<br />
Denstorf presents a photo exhibition<br />
of his new works. Denstorf is a<br />
master of photography who not<br />
only takes photographs, but also<br />
transforms each image into a<br />
pop-art style with flashy colours and<br />
inventive compositions. The event<br />
is presented by Swiss Art Gate UAE<br />
together with Emirates Palace.<br />
5 - 23<br />
Abu Dhabi Food Festival<br />
Mezzaluna Ristorante<br />
An unforgettable white truffle menu<br />
awaits during Abu Dhabi Food<br />
Festival.<br />
The Spectacular<br />
Emirates Palace<br />
Auditorium<br />
5 - 7<br />
SIAL Middle East <strong>2016</strong><br />
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre<br />
The event is the authentic business<br />
class event for the region’s food &<br />
beverage sector. The 7th Edition of<br />
SIAL Middle East will continue its<br />
staggering pace of growth to be<br />
recognized as the fastest growing<br />
food, beverage and hospitality event<br />
in the MENA region.<br />
5 - 7<br />
Abu Dhabi International Date<br />
Palm Exhibition <strong>2016</strong><br />
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre<br />
The date fruit is synonymous to<br />
Northern Africa and the Middle<br />
East region. And Abu Dhabi is the<br />
selected destination to host the<br />
inaugural edition of Abu Dhabi<br />
International Date Palm Exhibition<br />
(ADIDPE), the world’s only<br />
dedicated B2B event for date<br />
palm fruit. The exhibition will be<br />
co-located with SIAL Middle East,<br />
the region’s fastest growing food,<br />
beverage and hospitality event.<br />
8<br />
Christmas Tree Lighting<br />
Emirates Palace Dome<br />
Be part of this festive moment<br />
when our beautiful Christmas tree<br />
will be lit. Enjoy hot chestnuts and<br />
homemade cookies while listening<br />
to the children's choir.<br />
8<br />
Terry Fox Run<br />
Corniche East Plaza<br />
The annual, charitable Terry Fox Run<br />
returns to the capital this December<br />
marking the 21st anniversary of the<br />
run. The yearly run is a must-attend<br />
on the calendars of families, sport<br />
enthusiasts, philanthropists and UAE<br />
residents.<br />
8 - 9<br />
UIM F1 Formula 1 Powerboat<br />
World Championship<br />
Abu Dhabi Corniche Breakwater<br />
The Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi is back<br />
and is staged over a course run<br />
between the Breakwater and the<br />
Corniche, creating dramatic action<br />
for spectators against an impressive<br />
city skyline backdrop.<br />
14<br />
Stephan Moccio With Friends and<br />
Orchestra: When Classic meets Pop*<br />
Emirates Palace Auditorium<br />
Abu Dhabi Classics featuring<br />
Stephan Moccio, one of the world’s<br />
leading composers and songwriters.<br />
29 - 31<br />
Mubadala World Tennis<br />
Championship<br />
Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi<br />
Mubadala World Tennis<br />
Championship is back in its 9th<br />
year with the world’s best players<br />
competing for the Championship<br />
title: Andy Murray, Milos Raonic, Jo-<br />
Wilfried Tsonga, Rafael Nadal, David<br />
Goffin, and Tomas Berdych.<br />
JANUARY<br />
5 - 20<br />
H.H President Of The UAE<br />
Polo Cup<br />
Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club<br />
Held in the name of the president,<br />
The H.H President of UAE Polo Cup<br />
comes under the patronage of HH<br />
Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan,<br />
chairman of Ghantoot Racing & Polo<br />
Club.<br />
13<br />
Jordi Savall:<br />
Abu Dhabi Tour Concert 1*<br />
Emirates Palace Auditorium<br />
Ibn Battuta: The voyager of Islam II,<br />
Travels through India and China.<br />
16 - 19<br />
World Future Energy Summit<br />
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre<br />
The world’s most influential event<br />
held in the UAE capital is dedicated<br />
to advancing future energy, energy<br />
efficiency and clean technology.<br />
27 Jan – 5 Feb<br />
Chinese New Year<br />
Emirates Palace<br />
Celebrate Chinese New Year 20<strong>17</strong>,<br />
the Year of the Rooster, with various<br />
happenings at Emirates Palace.<br />
FEBRUARY<br />
8<br />
Vienna State Opera Gala<br />
Evening: Don Giovanni*<br />
Emirates Palace Auditorium<br />
For its one-night appearance in Abu<br />
Dhabi, the Vienna State Opera will<br />
be performing in concert version<br />
one of its Season highlights: Mozart’s<br />
Masterpiece Don Giovanni.<br />
2 with seated guest capacity of 1,100<br />
03
Prestigious Accolades<br />
CELEBRATED AWARDS<br />
& ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
Emirates Palace achieves yet again<br />
E<br />
mirates Palace is strongly committed to exceeding guests’ expectations and<br />
has received international recognition, praise and various awards for its<br />
consistent delivery of excellent service. We proudly position ourselves as<br />
a service benchmark in the hospitality industry and strive to maintain this level of<br />
eminence by continuing to provide personalised, five-star service to our valued guests.<br />
04 05
EMIRATES PALACE<br />
WINS FIVE AWARDS<br />
Emirates Palace gain five top honours at the<br />
prestigious World Travel Awards in Dubai<br />
Emirates Palace has gained wide recognition<br />
at the World Travel Awards as having the<br />
Leading Hotel Suite in Abu Dhabi, the UAE<br />
and the Middle East. In addition to the three<br />
aforementioned awards, Emirates Palace is<br />
recognized as the Middle East's leading MICE<br />
and Abu Dhabi's leading resort. These reputable<br />
titles highlight the increasing importance of<br />
event tourism in the region and Emirates Palace<br />
is pleased to be such a highly desired<br />
destination for any event.<br />
Commenting on the international recognition<br />
these honours bring to the hotel, Holger Schroth,<br />
General Manager at Emirates Palace, said:<br />
‘The World Travel Awards celebrate excellence<br />
across all sectors of the tourism industry and<br />
bring international acclaim to their winners. We<br />
are pleased to have walked away with so many<br />
highly coveted awards. It’s quite an honour to be<br />
recognised internationally as the benchmark to<br />
which all other hotels aspire, and it’s a testament<br />
to my team’s hard work and commitment to<br />
offering our Emirates Palace guests the best<br />
luxury hotel experience in the region,<br />
if not the world’.<br />
Top honours for<br />
Emirates Palace<br />
EMIRATES PALACE SPA<br />
CROWNED ‘WORLD’S<br />
BEST HOTEL SPA’<br />
Emirates Palace Spa crowned ‘World’s Best<br />
Hotel Spa’ at <strong>2016</strong> World Spa Awards<br />
The Emirates Palace Spa has, once again, been<br />
crowned the ‘World’s Best Hotel Spa’ and ‘Abu<br />
Dhabi’s Best Hotel Spa’ at the <strong>2016</strong> World Spa<br />
Awards, which took place in Sardinia, Italy. This<br />
year, the Spa also took home the ‘Middle East’s<br />
Best Hotel Spa’ award turning a well-deserved<br />
spotlight onto luxury spa and wellness travel to<br />
the UAE capital and solidifying Emirates Palace<br />
Spa’s position as, not just the city’s premier<br />
health tourism destination, but also the world’s.<br />
Holger Schroth, General Manager at Emirates<br />
Palace, commented on behalf of both the<br />
owners and management: ‘To win such an<br />
international accolade once is a luxury hotel’s<br />
highest aspiration. To win it two years in a row<br />
is a testament to our entire team’s hard work<br />
and passion and a tribute to the already highly<br />
acclaimed VIP guest services at Emirates Palace.<br />
It’s also an assurance to guests that there is<br />
no better place to unwind in the world than<br />
Emirates Palace Spa’.<br />
Emirates Palace Spa features an array of superb<br />
spa escapes like the signature 24 Carat Gold<br />
Radiance Facial, and partners with exclusive<br />
brands, such as Forlle’d, Amra, Gentlemen’s<br />
Tonic and Bastien Gonzalez.<br />
World's<br />
Best Hotel Spa<br />
Middle East's<br />
Best Hotel Spa<br />
Abu Dhabi's<br />
Best Hotel Spa<br />
HAVANA CLUB & GQ<br />
Havana, one of five best cigar bars in the world<br />
Congratulations to the Havana team for creating<br />
an atmosphere so worthy of the world’s<br />
attention and a top five mention in a leading<br />
international men’s magazine. GQ UK is a trend<br />
setter and style leader for men all over the world.<br />
This is a great honour for the Havana team and<br />
the Emirates Palace as a whole.<br />
06 07
Dining at the Palace<br />
A TASTE OF<br />
DELIGHTS TO COME<br />
December, January & February <strong>2016</strong>/20<strong>17</strong><br />
E<br />
mirates Palace is a culinary destination where traditional Arabian<br />
hospitality meets unparalleled luxury. We are delighted to<br />
introduce you to an exclusive selection of fine cuisines, prepared<br />
by our award-winning chefs.<br />
Whether it is a light and tasty business lunch, sophisticated dinners, or large<br />
events and banquets, Emirates Palace offers you the flexibility to enjoy<br />
food without limitations, never compromising on quality, service or luxury.<br />
All of this makes Emirates Palace the ultimate culinary destination.<br />
08 09
FESTIVE SEASON<br />
Golden Hearts<br />
1 - 31 December<br />
Where:<br />
Le Café<br />
Golden Hearts is an annual Emirates Palace<br />
initiative that aims to help lift the spirits of<br />
children in the UAE with life-threatening<br />
medical conditions by creating<br />
special memories.<br />
If you kindly wish to contribute to our efforts,<br />
you can do so by adding a AED 15* surcharge<br />
to your bill when you indulge in a selection of<br />
desserts offered in December’s Bûche de Noël<br />
in Le Café.<br />
Show your golden heart this festive season and<br />
help us become a source of joy for a<br />
child in need.<br />
The best feeling is<br />
the feeling of giving<br />
Festive Tree Lighting Ceremony<br />
8 December | 7.00pm<br />
Where:<br />
Dome<br />
Be a part of the festive moment when we light<br />
our beautiful Christmas tree. Enjoy hot chestnuts<br />
and homemade cookies while listening to the<br />
children's choir.<br />
For more information, please call<br />
+971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
Your favourite holiday<br />
delicacies available<br />
at the Palace<br />
Bûche de Noël<br />
1 - 31 December<br />
Where:<br />
Le Café<br />
A sensuous seduction in a cassette of<br />
mouth-watering desserts and velvety-smooth<br />
chocolates. Please your palate with over 600<br />
different Christmas aromas hidden within and<br />
fall into a rapturous delight of pleasure.<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
Festive Afternoon Tea<br />
9 - 31 December | 2.00pm - 6.00pm<br />
Where:<br />
Le Café<br />
Le Café is the perfect mixture of a grand<br />
European lobby lounge with the finest Arabic<br />
architecture. In this stunning venue, we<br />
reintroduce the old tradition of afternoon tea in<br />
glamorous flair. Gather with family and friends<br />
and enjoy mouth-watering finger sandwiches,<br />
scones, clotted cream and irresistible<br />
sweet treats.<br />
Festive Afternoon Tea AED 220* per person<br />
To secure your unique afternoon tea experience,<br />
kindly make your reservation one day in<br />
advance.<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
*Price is subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
10 11
FESTIVE SEASON<br />
Festive Hampers<br />
10 - 25 December<br />
Where:<br />
Le Café<br />
Order your individual festive hamper from<br />
10 December at Le Café for collection or<br />
delivery on 24 and 25 December and get<br />
yourself the most delicious festive menu.<br />
Traditional Christmas Turkey Hamper<br />
with Trimmings<br />
6 kg for 6-7 persons AED 850*<br />
10 kg for 10-12 persons AED 950*<br />
Emirates Palace Festive Hamper<br />
1-31 December<br />
The hamper includes Christmas cookies,<br />
homemade traditional Christmas stollen,<br />
Panettone, bubbles, oversized Christmas<br />
shortbread, 24k gold dusted smoked salmon,<br />
black truffle scented honey, homemade duck<br />
rillettes and gold scented chocolate truffle.<br />
AED 750* including special Emirates Palace box<br />
For more information or orders,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
*Price is subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
Festive 5-Course Dinner Menu<br />
24 December | 6.30pm - 11.30pm<br />
Where:<br />
Sayad<br />
Welcome reception in the Oriental Gazebo<br />
from 7.00pm to 8.00pm followed by dinner.<br />
AED 600* including soft drinks<br />
AED 750* including grapes selection<br />
*Price is subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
Elegant 5-Course Dinner Menu<br />
24 December | 6.30pm - 11.30pm<br />
Where:<br />
Mezzaluna<br />
Welcome reception at the Oriental Gazebo<br />
from 7.00pm to 8.00pm followed by dinner.<br />
AED 600* including soft drinks<br />
AED 750* including grapes selection<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
*Price is subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
Junior Cooking Club<br />
Gingerbread House Making<br />
10 December | 2.00pm - 5.00pm<br />
Where:<br />
Auditorium Foyer<br />
Our popular Junior Cooking Club is back! Let<br />
your little ones channel their creativity and<br />
build their own gingerbread house.<br />
AED 200* per child<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
*Price is subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
Festive Christmas Eve<br />
Dinner Buffet<br />
24 December | 6.30pm - 11.30pm<br />
Where:<br />
Le Vendôme<br />
Welcome reception in the Oriental Gazebo<br />
from 7.00pm to 8.00pm followed by dinner.<br />
AED 450* including soft drinks<br />
AED 600* including grapes selection<br />
AED 700* including one bottle of bubbles per<br />
couple<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
*Price is subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
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FESTIVE SEASON<br />
NEW YEAR'S EVE<br />
Christmas Day Lunch Buffet<br />
25 December | 12.30pm - 3.30pm<br />
Where:<br />
Le Vendôme<br />
AED 450* including soft drinks<br />
AED 600* including grapes selection<br />
AED 700* including one bottle of bubbles<br />
per couple<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
*Price is subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet<br />
31 December | 6.30pm - 12.00am<br />
Where:<br />
Le Vendôme<br />
Welcome reception in the Dome<br />
from 7.00pm to 8.00pm followed by dinner.<br />
AED 450* per person including soft drinks<br />
AED 600* per person including grapes selection<br />
AED 700* per person including one bottle of<br />
bubbles per couple<br />
Fireworks display at midnight.<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
*Price is subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
Christmas lunch for<br />
the whole family<br />
An array of festive<br />
flavours to be had<br />
Festive Christmas Day Lunch<br />
25 December | 12.30pm - 3.00pm<br />
Where:<br />
Mezzaluna<br />
Enjoy our festive 5-course lunch menu.<br />
AED 600* including soft drinks<br />
AED 750* including grapes selection<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
*Price is subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
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NEW YEAR'S EVE<br />
New Year's Eve Dinner<br />
31 December | 7.00pm - 12.00am<br />
Where:<br />
Mezlai<br />
Welcome reception in the Dome<br />
from 7.00pm to 8.00pm followed by dinner.<br />
Our popular Emirati restaurant offers its full<br />
à la carte menu on New Year's Eve.<br />
Minimum spend AED 500*<br />
Fireworks display at midnight.<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
*Price is subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
5-Course Dinner Menu<br />
31 December | 6.30pm - 12.00am<br />
Where:<br />
Sayad<br />
Welcome reception in the Dome<br />
from 7.00pm to 8.00pm followed by dinner.<br />
AED 750* per person including soft drinks<br />
AED 900* per person including grapes selection<br />
Fireworks display at midnight.<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae.<br />
*Price is subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
A fresh start and<br />
infinite possibilities<br />
Festive delights for<br />
the whole family<br />
5-Course Dinner Menu<br />
31 December | 6.30pm - 12.00am<br />
Where:<br />
Mezzaluna<br />
Welcome reception in the Dome<br />
from 7.00pm to 8.00pm followed by dinner.<br />
AED 750* per person including soft drinks<br />
AED 900* per person including grapes<br />
Fireworks display at midnight.<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
*Price is subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
New Year's Eve Dinner<br />
6-Course Dinner Menu<br />
31 December | 7.00pm - 12.00am<br />
Where:<br />
BBQ Al Qasr<br />
Welcome reception in the Dome<br />
from 7.00pm to 8.00pm followed by dinner.<br />
Festive 6-course menu including midnight<br />
canapés and drinks.<br />
AED 1500* per person including soft drinks and<br />
one glass of bubbles<br />
AED <strong>17</strong>00* per person including one bottle<br />
of bubbles per couple<br />
Fireworks display at midnight.<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae.<br />
*Price is subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
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NEW YEAR'S EVE<br />
New Year’s Eve Gala<br />
31 December | 7.00pm - 3.00am<br />
Where:<br />
Etihad Ballroom<br />
7.00pm - 8.00pm<br />
Welcome reception with bubbles and<br />
canapés in the Dome.<br />
8.00pm - 12.00am<br />
New Year's Eve Gala buffet with entertainment<br />
programme and live music.<br />
12.00am - 3.00am<br />
New Year's celebration with live music and DJ.<br />
AED 2750* per person including<br />
welcome reception, free flow of soft drinks,<br />
grapes and bubbles until 1.00am.<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae.<br />
*Price is subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
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JANUARY<br />
New Year’s Brunch<br />
1 January 20<strong>17</strong> | 12.30pm - 3.30pm<br />
Where:<br />
Las Brisas<br />
Start the New Year with family and friends and<br />
enjoy our relaxing, lavish brunch, the music<br />
and this unique outdoor location.<br />
AED 450* including soft drinks<br />
AED 600* including hops & grapes selection<br />
AED 700* including bubbles<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
*Price is subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
Start the New Year<br />
in style<br />
Italian Cheese and Grape Evening<br />
12 - 13 January | 7.00pm<br />
Where:<br />
Mezzaluna<br />
Join us for an evening alongside master cheese<br />
affineur Giovanni Guffanti who selected the very<br />
best seasonal European mountain flavours from<br />
the Alps and Pyrenees for you. Giovanni will<br />
explain everything about the different cow’s,<br />
goat’s or sheep’s milk cheese the Guffanti family<br />
proudly produces already in its fifth generation.<br />
For more information:<br />
www.guffantiformaggi.com<br />
AED 200 net buffet with 10 different types of<br />
cheese including grape pairing<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
Only the finest cheeses<br />
Russian Christmas<br />
7 January 20<strong>17</strong> | 12.30pm - 3.30pm<br />
Where:<br />
Le Vendôme<br />
Enjoy our lunch buffet specially prepared for<br />
this festive occasion.<br />
AED 290* per person<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
*Price is subject to 10% service charge, 6%<br />
tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
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MICHELIN STAR GASTRONOMY<br />
Michelin Star Gastronomy:<br />
A Culinary Delight with<br />
Chef Hendrik Yde Andersen<br />
14 - 19 January<br />
Where:<br />
BBQ Al Qasr<br />
Henrik Yde Andersen, Michelin Star Chef<br />
and highly acclaimed restaurateur, has<br />
spearheaded the rise of Asian cuisine in<br />
Copenhagen and is bringing his talents<br />
to Emirates Palace for this special event.<br />
Andersen spent four years in Thailand where<br />
he developed his interest in Thai cuisine and<br />
upon his return to Denmark opened Kiin Kiin,<br />
the only Thai restaurant to be awarded a star in<br />
the Michelin Guide.<br />
All week, enjoy à la carte delights as well as a<br />
10 course menu for a unique and unforgettable<br />
dining experience.<br />
AED 670*<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
*Price is subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
Indulge in Asian cuisine<br />
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JANUARY<br />
Tarts in Variation<br />
1 - 31 January<br />
Where:<br />
Le Café<br />
Experience nine different kinds of tarts that<br />
will make your tastebuds tingle for more.<br />
AED 45* à la carte<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
*Price is subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
Satisfy your sweet<br />
tooth this festive<br />
season<br />
Weqaya<br />
January - February<br />
Where:<br />
Cascades<br />
A balanced nutritional regime is what we<br />
should all strive for. The Emirates Palace<br />
culinary brigade has recently teamed up with<br />
the Abu Dhabi health authority to create<br />
dishes which are both healthy and balanced in<br />
terms of calories, carbohydrates and saturated<br />
fats. These dishes have been approved and<br />
given the ‘Weqaya logo’ which is the official<br />
certification of health from the Abu Dhabi<br />
Health Authority.<br />
À la carte menu<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
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FEBRUARY<br />
Curries of the World<br />
Every Wednesday<br />
Where:<br />
Le Vendôme<br />
Savour the diverse taste of traditional Indian<br />
cuisine and experience a wide variety of curries<br />
from all around the world. This dining event is<br />
sure to give you a satisfying and flavour-filled<br />
experience you won't want to miss. From mild<br />
curries to hot, green to red and everything in<br />
between, Curries of the World offers<br />
a flavour for all to enjoy.<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
Gather with family<br />
and friends and<br />
enjoy fine dining<br />
at the Palace<br />
French Fare Served Al Fresco<br />
1 - 28 February<br />
Where:<br />
BBQ Al Qasr<br />
If you enjoy elegant al fresco dining but<br />
also take pleasure in a simple home-cooked<br />
meal, then BBQ Al Qasr is offering a monthly<br />
Bourgeois set menu to explore home-cooked<br />
French meals. While Dover sole Grenobloisestyle<br />
and veal blanquette might not sound<br />
simple, they are staples in French home<br />
kitchens and long been a source of inspiration<br />
for chefs the world over. Enjoy the very best of<br />
French home kitchens in a beach-side setting<br />
that is beyond compare.<br />
À la carte menu<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
Enjoy fine dining<br />
at the Palace<br />
Dine à la Milanese<br />
1 - 28 February<br />
Where:<br />
Mezzaluna<br />
Lombardy is a region in Northern Italy. Its<br />
capital, Milan, is a global hub of fashion<br />
and finance, with many high-end shops and<br />
restaurants. Throughout February, Mezzaluna<br />
pays homage to the region with a menu so<br />
tantalizing diners will feel as though they<br />
took a culinary journey through the Italian<br />
heartland. From moreish meatballs to spicy<br />
saffron tagliatelle, this menu abounds with<br />
stylish Italian comfort food à la Milanese.<br />
À la carte menu<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email<br />
restaurants@emiratespalace.ae<br />
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A Royal Stay<br />
SPECIAL OFFERS AT<br />
EMIRATES PALACE<br />
December, January & February <strong>2016</strong>/20<strong>17</strong><br />
E<br />
mirates Palace offers 302 grand rooms and 92 suites, decorated and<br />
furnished to ensure a superior guest experience. With a 24-hour butler<br />
service on hand, we take delight in knowing that during your stay with<br />
us you’ll be attended to, if you wish, from the minute you wake up to the minute<br />
you fall asleep.<br />
Emirates Palace offers magnificent views of the Arabian Gulf, which can also<br />
be admired from the Diamond Rooms. The Pearl Rooms enjoy views of the<br />
tropical gardens, sparkling pools and stretches of golden sandy beach, while the<br />
Coral Rooms overlook the Abu Dhabi skyline and the landscaped gardens of<br />
Emirates Palace.<br />
The hotel is an iconic landmark of Abu Dhabi and also offers six styles of suites,<br />
ranging from one to three bedroom suites with views of the sea or city. Which<br />
ever you choose, we promise you will experience an unparalleled oasis of luxury.<br />
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EXCLUSIVE STAYS<br />
Winter at the Palace<br />
Take advantage of our exclusive offer of up to<br />
30% discount when you book a minimum of<br />
two nights, inclusive of buffet breakfast for two.<br />
Enjoy complimentary Palace lounge access and<br />
BMW airport transfers when suites<br />
are booked.<br />
This offer is valid from 1 October <strong>2016</strong><br />
until 31 March 20<strong>17</strong>.<br />
For more information or reservations,<br />
please call +971 (0) 2 690 8888 or email<br />
reservations@emiratespalace.ae or visit us at<br />
http://bit.do/emiratespalace<br />
Take advantage of our<br />
exclusive offers<br />
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Emirates Palace Spa<br />
THERE IS ALWAYS A<br />
REASON TO INDULGE<br />
December, January & February <strong>2016</strong>/20<strong>17</strong><br />
I<br />
ndulge your senses at the Emirates Palace Spa where the essence of Moroccan<br />
charm, fused with traditional ancient therapies creates a sanctuary of<br />
bespoke treatments.<br />
Choose from a selection of exclusive soulful escapes and treatments that have<br />
been carefully created using premium spa products with attention to detail in<br />
every encounter. Embark on a journey where mystical enchantment is created,<br />
self-reflection is embraced and remarkable moments are the key to create a haven<br />
for our guests.<br />
Open daily from 10.00am until 11.00pm.<br />
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DECEMBER<br />
Spoil Your Loved One<br />
1 - <strong>17</strong> December<br />
With every gift voucher purchased over<br />
AED 1500 between 1 and <strong>17</strong> December you will<br />
receive a AED 100 voucher to use towards your<br />
next spa treatment.<br />
Treat your loved one with an experience<br />
from one of our decadent Spa treatments, a<br />
sophisticated experience from our Gentlemen’s<br />
Tonic establishment or an impressive treatment<br />
from our Bastien Gonzalez nail studio.<br />
Speak to our friendly team to design and create<br />
the perfect experience for your loved ones this<br />
festive season.<br />
JANUARY<br />
Refer a friend and win with<br />
Gentlemen’s Tonic<br />
1 - 31 January<br />
During the month of January when you refer a<br />
friend to our Gentlemen’s Tonic establishment,<br />
you will have the chance to win a Gentlemen’s<br />
Tonic shave gift set containing a soft badger hair<br />
brush, pre-shave oil, traditional shave cream and<br />
soothing aftershave balm plus six complimentary<br />
haircuts or wet shaves valued at AED 2600.<br />
For more information or reservations and our full<br />
terms and conditions, please call<br />
+971 (0) 2 690 7978 or email spa@emiratespalace.ae<br />
Party Season Packages<br />
1 - 31 December<br />
Look and feel your best with our party season<br />
packages from Emirates Palace Spa.<br />
Body Bliss<br />
Includes a full body scrub, 3-Max body sculpting<br />
treatment and Customised Facial.<br />
2.5 hours, AED 1250*<br />
Glow and Go<br />
Includes a Traditional Hammam, Diamond Facial<br />
and Bastien Pedicure.<br />
3 hours, AED 1299*<br />
Top to Toe<br />
Includes a Bespoke Massage, Bastien Duo<br />
and Customised Facial<br />
3 hours, AED 1450*<br />
Not valid with any other promotion or discount.<br />
Formoreinformationorreservationsandourfulltermsand<br />
conditions, please call +971 (0) 2 690 7978<br />
or email spa@emiratespalace.ae<br />
Festive Season Body Reviver<br />
December and January<br />
During the month of December and January we<br />
will keep your body in harmony with our Festive<br />
Season Body Reviver. With every 60 minute<br />
massage booked you will receive an additional 15<br />
minutes with our compliments.<br />
Add on treatments such as our aromatic milk<br />
bath or precious body polish are available to<br />
induce further relaxation to this treatment.<br />
Relax and rejuvinate at<br />
the Palace<br />
Sculpt & Tone at Emirates Palace Spa<br />
1 - 31 January<br />
Trim, sculpt and tone your silhouette back into<br />
shape after your festivities with treatments from<br />
3-Max and Cool Shaping. Our 3-Max works to<br />
eliminate unwanted fat cells and cellulite whilst<br />
toning and firming the skin through ultra-sonic<br />
cavitation and Radio Frequency technology.<br />
Our Cool Shaping works to freeze subborn<br />
fat cells, which are then eliminated through<br />
the body’s lymphatic system. Visit us for a<br />
complimentary body analysis and program<br />
with your treatment designed by our team of<br />
specialists.<br />
60 minutes 3-Max session AED 495*<br />
For more information or reservations and our full<br />
terms and conditions, please call<br />
+971 (0) 2 690 7978 or email spa@emiratespalace.ae<br />
*Rate is subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
Prices start at AED 495*<br />
*Prices are subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
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FEBRUARY<br />
Facials by Forlle’d<br />
February<br />
Using Japanese technology and precision,<br />
Forlle’d deliver world-class facials here at the<br />
Emirates Palace Spa. Experience one of our<br />
Forlle’d customised, 3D sculpting or oxygenating<br />
facials by Forlle’d and you will receive AED 100<br />
towards your next Forlle’d facial.<br />
For more information or reservations and our full<br />
terms and conditions, please call<br />
+971 (0) 2 690 7978 or email spa@emiratespalace.ae<br />
Feel the Glow<br />
Purchase a program of 5 facials and you will<br />
receive a complimentary facial and Hyalogy<br />
day and night eye cream with our compliments<br />
valued at AED 1200.<br />
Be Mine<br />
Create your own signature experience for<br />
you and your loved one this Valentine’s Day<br />
inclusive of Beach Club, pool and gym access.<br />
Choose from the below options for a unique and<br />
memorable experience to surprise your special<br />
someone.<br />
60 minute options<br />
Deep Pressure Massage<br />
Swedish Massage<br />
Bespoke Massage<br />
Forlle’d Customised Facial<br />
Bastien Gonzalez Pedicure<br />
30 minute options<br />
Mini Facial<br />
Milky Bath<br />
Feet Treat<br />
Body Scrub<br />
Back Neck and Shoulder Massage<br />
Argan Oil Hair and Scalp treatment<br />
90 minute tailored package AED 785*<br />
120 minute tailored package AED 995*<br />
150 minute tailored package AED 1195*<br />
Terms and Conditions<br />
Gift Vouchers are available to purchase<br />
and are valid for one year.<br />
Not valid with any other promotions or discount.<br />
For more information or reservations and our full<br />
terms and conditions, please call<br />
+971 (0) 2 690 7978 or email spa@emiratespalace.ae<br />
*Rates are subject to 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
Take advantage of our<br />
exclusive offers<br />
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Beach Club<br />
TIME TO ENJOY THE<br />
GREAT OUTDOORS<br />
December, January & February <strong>2016</strong>/20<strong>17</strong><br />
Set on a pristine 1.3km stretch of private beach, Emirates Palace is the ideal<br />
haven for leisure and sports activities. With two stunning swimming pools,<br />
tennis courts, two fitness centres, kids club and a luxurious spa, guests can<br />
enjoy the finest in both action and relaxation.<br />
Whether you are single, a couple or a family, the Emirates Palace Beach Club<br />
offers you an escape from the pressures of the working week, giving you time<br />
to relax and unwind, whilst never compromising on the luxury you deserve.<br />
You’ll never want to leave.<br />
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DECEMBER - JANUARY - FEBRUARY<br />
Explore Abu Dhabi by Boat<br />
Take in the beauty of Abu Dhabi on a 3 hour scenic<br />
cruise around the main island. At an additional cost,<br />
indulge in delicious treats from a picnic basket or<br />
sip on some bubbles while enjoying the view.<br />
Price: AED 1250*<br />
Additional charges apply for food and drink.<br />
Spend a day at the Beach Club<br />
Spend a day at the best Beach Club in town and<br />
enjoy exclusive access to exceptional recreational<br />
facilities and activities. Please call the Beach Club<br />
reception to reserve your day pass as these are<br />
subject to availability.<br />
Weekdays: AED 300* per adult, AED 150* per child<br />
Weekends: AED 400* per adult, AED 200* per child<br />
Full Moon Yoga<br />
Enlighten your senses with Full Moon Yoga at the<br />
Palace. Monthly sessions are held in the garden<br />
of the Palace based on the sighting of the full<br />
moon. Experience true inner piece under the<br />
lunar energy which the full moon brings and<br />
become more aware of your body’s posture,<br />
alignment, and patterns of movement.<br />
For more information or reservations, please call<br />
+971 (0) 2 690 7311 or email<br />
beachclub@emiratespalace.ae<br />
*All rates are inclusive of 10% service charge,<br />
6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.<br />
All offers are subject to availability.<br />
Enjoy exclusive access to<br />
an array of outstanding<br />
facilities and services<br />
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FACTS AND FIGURES<br />
Emirates Palace, the iconic landmark of Abu Dhabi.<br />
These are just some of the fascinating facts and<br />
figures about this unique property that blends regal<br />
Arabian splendour with the latest technology to<br />
create a magical and memorable experience.<br />
128<br />
KITCHENS<br />
and pantries<br />
619<br />
PLASMA AND LCD<br />
screens in guest rooms and<br />
meeting rooms<br />
Approximately<br />
$3<br />
BILLION<br />
to build the property in 3 years<br />
with 20’000 workers<br />
157<br />
DIFFERENT SPECIES<br />
of birds were counted by<br />
ornithologists<br />
$1<br />
$<br />
Emirates Palace offers the<br />
world’s most expensive<br />
MILLION<br />
tailor made suite holiday<br />
DOMES<br />
114<br />
with the Central Dome at a height<br />
of 72.6 metres above ground<br />
Daily laundry capacity of<br />
6 TONNES<br />
12<br />
external<br />
FOUNTAINS<br />
and 8 indoor water features<br />
1 km from wing to wing,<br />
100<br />
hectares total<br />
AREA<br />
1,3KM<br />
private<br />
BEACH<br />
Marble imported from<br />
13 COUNTRIES<br />
around the world<br />
8'000<br />
TREES<br />
8<br />
ESCALATORS<br />
and 102 elevators, with a<br />
maximum capacity up to 55<br />
persons per elevator<br />
set in landscaped gardens<br />
is used per year for decoration<br />
the largest weighing 2.5 tonnes<br />
mainly on desserts<br />
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5KG<br />
PURE EDIBLE GOLD<br />
AUDITORIUM<br />
with seated guest capacity of<br />
1'100<br />
1’002<br />
CHANDELIERS