UAE - Abu Dhabi - Blue Hour at Emirates Palace
The Emirates Palace (Arabic: قصر الإمارات) is a luxury hotel located in the United Arab Emirates city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Emirates Palace is a national landmark and one of the most impressive hotels and conference venues ever built. Emirates Palace, located on 1.3 km of private white sandy beach and surrounded by 85 hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens, is only 30 min drive from Abu Dhabi airport and 1.5 hours drive from Dubai airport.
It opened in November 2005 but certain restaurants and spas did not open until 2006. The hotel was built by and is owned by the Abu Dhabi government, and is currently being managed by the Kempinski Group. The costs to build the hotel was 3 billion USD or 11.02 billion AED. The Emirates Palace occupies 850,000m² of floor space. Underground parking allows housing for 2,500 vehicles. There are two swimming pools and spas. The hotel has its own marina and helipad. According to the New York Times, the Emirates Palace is reputed to be the most expensive hotel ever built.
Overall, the hotel has 302 rooms and 92 suites, the hotel has 16 Palace Suites on the sixth and seventh floors. 22 three-bedroom suites are reserved for hosting many heads of state and their guests. The cost of staying begins at $400 per night for the Coral Room (floor space of 592 square feet); and The Palace Grand Suite (7319 square feet) is the most expensive at $11,500 per night.
Canon 5D Mark II, f/22.0, 30 sec, ISO 100, 60 mm
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© Lucie Debelkova / www.luciedebelkova.com (38 months ago | reply)
UAESKY (38 months ago | reply)
great capture...at what time u took that pic
Pappu | Photography Love :: NIKON (38 months ago | reply)
lovely shot love the wide angle and lovely blue tone...
Mark Payton (38 months ago | reply)
Great capture!
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Inatil (38 months ago | reply)
Fantastic view!!!!!
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pattpoom (38 months ago | reply)
This is a very beautiful palace shot.!!!
Very well composed. Wonderfully photographed.
I wish you have a Happy Earth Day!.:)
nanniphoto torino (38 months ago | reply)
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Haja Sheriff ... BACK! (38 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot....nice compo!
Railean Viorel (38 months ago | reply)
great!
ATrenado (38 months ago | reply)
Un excelente trabajo para una bella imagen.
hamzeel (38 months ago | reply)
Awesome
marinaibizacb (38 months ago | reply)
Beautiful, good timing, by the way, do you ever view the people's comments???
Red0t (38 months ago | reply)
Professional!
Raymond Larose (38 months ago | reply)
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!
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GT BraZil (38 months ago | reply)
Fantastic view!
alعneedah brb 2 eygpt 23/5 to 11/6 (38 months ago | reply)
that is amazing
& will come 2 our uae
hope u enjoy ur time
Felipe Pitta (38 months ago | reply)
waaaaa... gorgeous!!!
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Light's Edge / dwBrown (38 months ago | reply)
Great perspective and color tones!
mim2009 (38 months ago | reply)
1001 nights. Lovely shot
rev_adan (38 months ago | reply)
Nice and Excellent Image, the colors are great and the composition is perfect! Happy Earth Day!
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Espen Faugstad (38 months ago | reply)
amazing shot! Cheers mate :)
MacaholiQ8 (38 months ago | reply)
Breathtaking.
sanguedolces (38 months ago | reply)
Thank you very much lady Lucie for giving us the opportunity of knowing such interesting Countries located in the Middle East. They are so fascinating places to see and to admire and they are rendered in a perfect way by your excellent photos.
AtalantaGurl [deleted] (38 months ago | reply)
really beautiful!
Alles Klaar (38 months ago | reply)
Lucie - this is a panorama shot. Can the five people who have already nominated it as being good enough for the cover of National Geographic please explain HOW it would be suitable as a cover????
arjang10 (38 months ago | reply)
Music To My Eyes - (post 1 - give an award to 5)
TimboDon (38 months ago | reply)
blue hour is an understatement!! What a stunner! those colours really are incredible
flutterbydragonfly (38 months ago | reply)
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I am speechless! The should use this photo for their website and advertising!
flutterbydragonfly (38 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Golden Gallery (Invited only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Michael--B [deleted] (38 months ago | reply)
Beautiful Lucie!
LK59 سبحان الله وبحمده [deleted] (38 months ago | reply)
wooow,,very nice
SVezz.photostockplus.com (38 months ago | reply)
do you have a small place for me in your package ! Beautiful !
pearson_251 (38 months ago | reply)
Your stream is absolutely top notch , thr talent and effort that you have invested is very evident ....Beautiful !
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Sudheer S (38 months ago | reply)
Wonderful shot....
Thunderbolt_TW (38 months ago | reply)
a dreamland!!!
rev_adan (38 months ago | reply)
Great shot! Excellent composition , Perfect lighting and colors! All the best...
Rev :-)
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k3n13 (38 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot. Which lens did u use for this shot?
A.Alwosaibie (38 months ago | reply)
Great shot!!
Hamad A. Alajmi - www.Q8italk.com (38 months ago | reply)
beautiful Palace and great moment :))
Amazing Colors..
Red0t (38 months ago | reply)
The water here almost looks like a frozen lake, although I know that'd be impossible in UAE!
juntos ( MOSTLY OFF) (38 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Old Port - Invited Images - Boats / Sea / Lakes / Rivers, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
maurovacca (38 months ago | reply)
Very nice shot. Congrats!
Francisco-PortoPortugal (38 months ago | reply)
This photo is a Spirit Of Photography
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earlyalan90 away awhile (38 months ago | reply)
This photo is a Spirit Of Photography
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August Brill (38 months ago | reply)
This photo is a Spirit Of Photography
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Gianluca Cantelli (38 months ago | reply)
This photo is a Spirit Of Photography
Spirit Of Photography,Post 1 & Awards 5
johan.pipet (38 months ago | reply)
This photo is a Spirit Of Photography
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tobey308 (38 months ago | reply)
Another wonderful shot Lucie!!!