The Emirates Palace hotel is quite the sight as you drive up the entry road. You can see it in the distance as you approach: a huge building with expansive wings sprawling over well-maintained gardens, with fountains and wildlife spotting the grounds. At first glance, it is a bit overwhelming...even more so inside, but I'd imagine that's part of the... More

This is an over the top hotel. In any other country the riff raff like myself who only come to gawp would not be allowed in, but here they positively encourage them. They even have the rules up on the wall in the outer lobby just to be sure that you will know what you can and cannot do. We... More

Srue everything is decked in gold, but really if you dont have teh cash to waste, dont even bother. On the other hand, the top end brand stores are very well priced. And some of the restaurants are not than bad. (Dont go to Etoiles) More

It's a beautiful place/hotel and I was lucky enough to have some tea and cakes in there. However the security are very strict there with dress code. Luckily I wore the abaya myself so it wasn't a problem for me. I think the decor inside was amazing with all that gold. Taking pictures from the outside is amazing. A must... More

As a non resident I visited this hotel for afternoon tea. The building on the outside is truely spectacular and definitly resembles a stunning palace from the outside. The inside could hurt many peoples eye sight, though, as it is somewhat over the top and decorated with alot of gold and typically very Arabic with its rich (aand as some... More

Well worth the visit, if you can get in. Security at the gate will check you are dressed appropriately. No shorts for men and covered shoulders and legs for women. However, once inside you may wander round the public area and gaze at the opulence. The toilets are well worth a visit! More

I wouldn't stay here in a fit - too big, too expensive, etc. But... it is well worth the taxi ride to gawp at and enjoy a cappacino with gold dust on top. The cakes are great too. More

Went by taxi. They asked us at the gatehouse why we were there.. We just told them we were there for coffee! No problems. Men need long pants and shirt and women should avoid shorts and skimpy tops or they will feel out of place. We had a look round all the foyer and there are some shops. We reached... More

Unlike the Burj in Dubai where you are made to feel like an intruder the Emirates Palace welcomes all guests with open arms, the place is stunning and well worth a visit just for the sheer opulence. Also try the Emirates Palace Cappucino in the coffee lounge..... you won't be disappointed! More