Simply Abu Dhabi II

In a vibrant and stunning social setting we didn’t notice the hours passing – we were too busy enjoying every single second. Etoiles @ Emirates Palace certainly has it all. Encompassing an avant-garde restaurant, sophisticated lounge and lively club, fine dining meets vibrant, heady nightlife entertainment and pulls in elegant crowds. A popular hangout among Abu Dhabi’s elite, the dress code reflects the eclectic vibe – very impressive. With a choice of high class restaurants at the Emirates Palace, this time food wasn’t the main focus of our evening, yet the choice of European influenced cuisine on the A la carte menu created by Michelin rated award- winning Chef Dean Bouvet has captured the interest of our appetites for a prospective revisit. Arabian ambience fit for Kings Characteristic of the palace environment, we felt like royalty and with the stars twinkling in the sky above we ventured inside for a night of entertainment fit for kings. In the lavish lounge, glamorous friends chat, cultures converge and opulence reaches a whole new level. We were invited by some friends we made on the night, to join them at their private table which happened to be the best one in the house and included an enthusiastic yet efficient and very polite waitress for the evening, providing us with a relaxed social setting for the evening ahead. Reserving a table is not a prerequisite, but we’d personally recommend it as it’s clearly the place to be seen and it does get very busy. It was also perfect for a spot of people watching and with such fashionable clientele, it’s impossible not to appreciate the people around you. With contemporary decor and a refreshingly modern vibe, Etoiles is the place to gather for live performances by well-known artists, the place to spot celebrity guests, the place to dine with an air of exclusive sophistication, the place to meet, the place to dance. In fact, to sum up our amazing experience, it’s quite simply the place to be. The restaurant, the lounge and the club all complement the fabulousness of the hotel itself and combine to create the ultimate evening of entertainment and repose in a social setting fit for royalty, hanging out with Abu Dhabi’s elite. If like us, you appreciate internationally acclaimed DJs who use their talent to produce a gloriously creative ambience with some top tunes, then we couldn’t recommend the Etoiles experience enough. Smooth grooves and sophisticated style are just what we expect from a great night out and we weren’t disappointed. As the evening wore on the club did get much busier, which is surely testament to its popularity amongst both the locals and travellers looking for a beautiful environment in which to meet, eat, dance and let their hair down. With a huge dance floor overlooking moonlit waters, a fantastic crowd of revellers and a superb selection of drinks, this is the social scene that allows for pure and unadulterated indulgent escapism – exactly what a stay at the Emirates Palace Hotel calls for. ETOILES CLUB & RESTAURANT the emirates palace entertainment jewel 55 SIMPLY ABU DHABI Etoiles opens for dinner from 7pm to 11.30pm and the club opening hours are Monday to Wednesday, 11pm- 3am and Thursday and Friday 11am – 3.30am. A&J would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making our evening at Etoiles so utterly fabulous, especially Ryan the young mixologist behind the bar who poured the perfect Italian Mohitos. We couldn’t have been more warmly welcomed. Clubbing in Abu Dhabi does not come much better than this. For further information please visit www.emiratespalace.com or www.simplyabudhabi.com