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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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1


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 />

12 13


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 />

14 15


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 />

16 <strong>17</strong>


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 />

18 19


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

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