Offering an intoxicating mix of rich design, epicurean enlightenment and supreme comfort, Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi is the realisation of true Middle Eastern palatial living. Once through the hotel’s driveway with cascading water fountains and the impressive marble-domed lobby, a fantastic visit awaits. Rooms are unfalteringly luxurious, displaying gold-leaf laden walls, Arabian furnishings and state-of-the-art multimedia systems.

Every taste is catered for at Emirates Palace. Talented culinary artists transport you to Italy at Mezzaluna, where subtleties of Italian cuisine come to life on your plate. Sayad Restaurant appeals to discerning seafood lovers, offering a bounty of sea produce with a modern twist. Hakkasan brings flavours of China to Arabia in a striking and glamorous venue. BBQ Al Qasr is an al-fresco option for tantalising aromas of seasoned steaks and shisha. Exhilarating and enigmatic, Mawal pays reverence to Lebanese fare in all its glory, offering grill specialties and spiced pastries. The first dedicated Emirati-inflected cuisine restaurant in UAE, Mezlai is a charming setting personifying archetypal Arab decor. Cascades and Las Brisas are informal and family-orientated, serving light fare such as freshly-prepared salads, accompanied by a refreshing sea breeze.

Emirates Place Spa unfolds a world of deep tranquillity. A delightfully indulgent space complete with a traditional Moroccan hammam, Jacuzzis, steam rooms and an ice cave, guests can relinquish any stressors and discover a new sense of balance. Get lost in this blissful 1,500 square metre award-winning spa, where exquisite relaxation is truly assured.