Emirates Palace wins four distinguished What’s on Awards 2011

Press release

Published January 31st, 2012 - 11:04 GMT

Emirates Palace receiving the award

The Kempinski managed jewel Emirates Palace, has once again received praise for its exquisite dining venues, winning four prestigious awards for its renowned dining restaurants; Hakkasan, Mezlai and Etoiles, at the recent Abu Dhabi What’s on Awards 2011.

Renowned across the world for its modern Chinese cuisine, the elegant Hakkasan restaurant located in the East wing of the Palace scooped the “Restaurant of the year” and “Favourite Far Eastern Restaurant” awards for its reinvention of classic Chinese dishes, sophisticated style and seamless service.

Mezlai restaurant, the first of its kind in the world that specializes in UAE cultural cuisines, also received recognition by winning the “Favourite Middle Eastern Restaurant”. Chef Ali Ebdowa said, “In the Kitchen, we try to add the UAE’s cultural dishes on the global culinary map. This award is an honor to all of us and a strong push to continue the hard work of more innovation and creativity.”

Not too long ago, Etoiles was nominated for Best Newcomer Restaurant of the Year 2008. It is now becoming one of the most reputed night clubs in the capital and has just recently been awarded the capital’s “Favourite Night Club” for the year 2011.

Bugra Berberoglu, General Manager of Emirates Palace Hotel, was delighted by this achievement and said, "Winning the What’s On Awards highlights the excellent cooking choices available at the Emirates Palace and we are proud to formulate new standards of excellence with achieving these prestigious titles in the field of cuisine and restaurants.”

Background Information

Emirates Palace

Located in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the magnificent Emirates Palace is a national landmark and one of the most impressive hotels and conference venues ever built. Perfect for corporate and leisure travellers, Emirates Palace offers a variety of luxury services to suit every need, whether you come on vacation with your family or for a business meeting or international conference.

Emirates Palace, located on 1.3 km of private white sandy beach and surrounded by 85 hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens, is only 30 minutes drive from Abu Dhabi airport and 1.5 hours drive from Dubai airport.

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The Kempinski name is proudly borne by a growing collection of distinguished properties around the world. As Europe's oldest luxury hotel group, it is committed to providing its guests with memorable journeys inspired by exquisite European flair. it believes life should be lived with style.

Since 1897, its employees have been a part of creating history around the world. From historic buildings to the most avant-garde of modern architecture, its properties are the setting for some of life’s greatest moments.

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