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3 5 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I We had quite a choice on where to eat that evening, as there are no fewer than fifteen restaurants in the hotel. We were stuck between the lavish international buffet offered in the refined atmosphere of Le Vendome or the Emirati restaurant Mezlai, which offers a selection of more than 100 different local dishes. We decided to savour the local cuisine as we had plenty more time yet to experience the other restaurants. Before dinner we had an aperitif and a small sample of caviar in the stylish Caviar Bar. Whilst there we met a married couple from New York who were returning to the hotel for their wedding anniversary. They first came in December 2006 when the hotel was newly opened and were as glad as us to be back again. They were travelling with their three young children, which begged the question of where were they? The couple explained to us that their children were VIBs. Seeing the confused look on our faces, they continued and told us about the hotel’s Very Important Baby service. Whilst the happy couple had spent the day relaxing at the Beach Club and visiting theMarina, their children had been under the supervision of Victoria Fesenko, the Kempinski Kids Ambassador, and having an adventurous time at the Emirates Palace Kids Club. They’d enjoyed everything from arts and crafts to the latest skateboards and scooters, as well as tiring themselves out with all the water-based activities. They were now all resting with the hotel babysitting service so their parents could enjoy a romantic dinner. After wishing them a lovely evening we too went for an exquisite dinner and then enjoyed the night air walking around the extensive Marina, which can accommodate up to 167 yachts and looked like a perfect picture-postcard twinkling in the warm evening air. We were so glad to have another week to continue enjoying the diverse range of activities here. Built and owned by the Abu Dhabi government, and managed by the Kempinski Group, the Emirates Palace hotel is the pinnacle of luxury living. Everyone is a VIP at the Emirates Palace as it is a paragon of hospitality and unrivalled in its grandeur.