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T hree years ago our lives changed. Jordana and I were visiting family in Dubai and I was at a crossroads. I needed to invest my time and energy into something I felt passionate about. We’d heard a great deal about the unique beauty of the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, and yet I couldn’t find any publication that showcased the vast delights of the city. There was nothing that did Abu Dhabi justice. Then the concept of Simply Abu Dhabi came to me in a flash, a gift from the ether. It was a moment of lucidity that set us on course to present all the luxuriant wonders this city has to offer the world. When we first visited Abu Dhabi we were fortunate enough to be hosted by one of the world’s most exalted hotels – The Emirates Palace. We stayed in a Diamond Grand room and it was truly exceptional. Throughout the duration of our stay we were constantly taken aback by the kind-hearted attention afforded to us by all of the employees. There are 1,200 people frommore than 60 different countries working at the hotel, all doing their utmost to ensure that every moment of your stay is a pleasant one. And it worked. We had an amazing time and made friends with our waiters and the concierge as well as with other guests. We felt very much at home – even though we were in a palace. Since we were last at The Emirates Palace our Simply Abu Dhabi publication has flourished and we are constantly finding extraordinary stories to tell about the capital city. To be invited back to stay in an expansive Palace suite was a real honour for us. We flew into Abu Dhabi in the extreme comfort of a Royal Jet Abu 2 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I