The Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi is celebrated for its unique blend of Arabian architectural design and opulent décor. Opened in 2005, this palatial hotel was designed by Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo.
The hotel’s grounds include multiple pools, fountains, and lush landscaping, creating a serene environment that complements the grand interiors.
facade
facade
arch
arch
The hotel’s color scheme, inspired by the varied tones of sand in the Arabian Desert, showcases a blend of golden hues. It is adorned with over 100 domes, the largest spanning 42 meters in width. The domes’ surfaces are finished with a shimmering mosaic of silver and gold-colored glass tiles.
42 meter wide central dome
42 meter wide central dome
Varied design elements such as domes, arches, long hallways and ceilings decorated with gold leaf combine tradition and modernity. The Emirates Palace is the world's only hotel with a Gold Leaf specialist on its staff, responsible for taking care of its 1 million square meters of gold leaf.
hallway
hallway
The hotel also features a state of the art conference facility with the main theater having a capacity of over 1000 attendees !
conference facility
conference facility
conference facility
conference facility
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