10 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW... Emirates Palace

Hotelier Middle East Staff, January 8th, 2013

102: The number of lifts that work alongside eight escalators. There is a maximum capacity of 55 people per lift.

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$3 billion: The cost of the hotel built over three years by as many as 20,000 workers.

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Five kilos: The amount of edible gold used every year for decoration, mainly on splendid desserts.

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1002: The number of chandeliers in the hotel, the largest weighing 2.5 tonnes.

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The marble used in the hotel is imported from 13 different countries.

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AED 10 million: The cost of Emirates Palace’s dream voyage package, the most expensive in the world when it ran.

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167: The number of berths at Emirates Palace Marina which can hold yachts up to 90 metres in length.

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114: The number of domes in the property. The Central Dome is 72.6 metres above ground.

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200 tonnes of oranges are squeezed every year to make fresh juice for guests.

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800 trees grace the property’s landscaped gardens.