The Emirates Palace  is a luxury hotel located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) city of
Abu Dhabi. The hotel was built by and is owned by the Abu Dhabi government, and is
currently managed by the Kempinski Group. Not too far from the hotel is the Marina Mall,
one of two large shopping malls in Abu Dhabi city. According to some local residents of
Abu Dhabi, the best view of the hotel can be obtained along the long stretch of road
leading to the hotel (Corniche Road).
With a construction cost of over US$3 billion, 302 rooms and 92 suites, the Emirates
Palace is reputed to be the most expensive hotel ever built . Much of the interior decor
is in gold and marble. The main central area houses an expansive marble floor, balconies
and a large patterned dome above, picked out in gold. The hotel also contains a large
conference centre . World-renowned music artists and other concerts have already
taken place at the Palace Conference Centre. Some of the performances include the
Scorpions (band), Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin and the Swan Lake ballet.
Also Justin Timberlake ended his FutureSex/LoveShow tour there on 6 December 2007. 
The Emirates Palace is sometimes confused with the Presidential Palace, the official
residence of the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, which is nearby. The Palace Suite is the luxuriest
suite. The Palace Suite guest quarters include a magnificent master bedroom and two
guest bedrooms decorated in gentle tones of gold, silver and rich marble with a luxurious
bath including Jacuzzi and rain shower. Each Palace Suite can be separated into individual
sections, and booked either as in its entirety (three bedrooms) or as a one or two bedroom
suite. A 61" plasma screen is in every bedroom, the dining room, and living room.