The Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, UAE was opened to the public in November 2005. It was built at a cost of 11.02 billion AED and is owned by the Abu Dhabi government. The luxury hotel is located on a private 1.3 km beach surrounded by 85 hectares of gardens, and offers high-end amenities like 24-hour room service, valet parking, and multiple fine dining restaurants and pools. It includes suites and rooms with modern amenities aimed at luxury travelers.