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Nov 2022
20m 33s

#3 A Luxury Life

Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi
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In this week's episode, Dina begins a day of decadence at Abu Dhabi’s iconic Emirates Palace and Spa sampling their famous gold-leaf ‘Palace Cappuccino’ and learning all about their specialist Middle Eastern spa treatments. Indulging in more of the grandeur the city has to offer, Dina discovers gold souks, supercars and Michelin star restaurants alongside select connoisseurs well versed in the finer things of life. Abu Dhabi has it all for those looking for a true five-star experience.


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