When In Rome: Having A Gold Cappuccino At The Emirates Palace In Abu Dhabi

Hmm, looks like the gold cappuccino is as useless as gold status on AA 😉 But it's a nice buildup for the Residence experience.

I had it and thought the same thing. I had to have it for the experience - the price is nuts for a cappuccino, but obviously not a huge dent on my wallet, so I went for it. Nothing special, but yes, I did instagram it.

"... but obviously not a huge dent on my wallet" that made me chuckle.

OK - I am officially jealous. Looking forward to returning to UAE at some point. Not much more than the cost of a Cap in Venice, btw.

TBH, I think they could try a little harder with this.

A gold cappuccino has novelty, sure, but this is just some lame machine-grade cappuccino with gold dumped on it. For the price, they could've done some amazing stuff with latte art, the frothing, and the presentation (they could've suspended it in the milk froth, used it to create the pattern, etc.)

They could have Alpha. But that requires thought and skill. Why waste time in that when you can just sprinkle gold flakes on anything and get the 'grams and facebook posts?

That's it? Here in Seoul, the W charges 16$ for a normal cafe latte!

TBH, the camelccino sounds much, much more intriguing.

Glad you bought it to try it even if you'd not do it again. The point of disposable income is to enjoy things. Your experience is on par with a movie and a snack in price and time spent. Why would people think the latter is fine and the former is a waste? Thanks for giving it a go and sharing the experience (this is as close as I'll get since I don't travel there and don't drink coffee, lol).

@Lucky I'm pretty positive you had as expensive Cappuccinos if not
More in either Costa Smeralda or Venice!

Hope it was worth however many Indian slaves died to build the place!

"There is also a palate cleansing glass of water to finish with."

I found this bit hilarious, as if the hotel implies they charge for water, or do they? Then again, Dubai is in the desert so fresh water could be considered a "luxury".

@omgstfualready - I was about to explain why many people would consider spending $16 on a coffee with annoying and tasteless (using both meanings of that word...) gold powder on it to be more wasteful than a trip to the cinema with snacks, but if you can't figure it out yourself then I think it's a waste of time!

This perfectly sums up why I despise the UAE - wasteful extravagance solely designed to show off your rich and important status, built on the back of slavery.

I did the high tea experience there at Emirates place for 160 dirhams or about $45 and I found it funny how you only allowed to order one gold flake cappuccino as part of the experience. You can have unlimited tea however

Looks like hell on earth. Also cappuccino served until 12:30 am. Who the hell drinks a cappuccino after breakfast? Looks awfull and thrashy like Donald Trumps penthouse.

FYI the art on top is a drawing of the hotel (more or less)

Well said Big G.

While at the Emirates Palace, I hope you get a chance to taste the camel milk ice cream served at the Mezlai Emirati restaurant. And it's more affordable than the golden coffee 😉

THANKS for again a very good tip. It's going on my list. unfortunaly not the hotel since that would be somewhat above my budget.. and have fun with your next flight 🙂

I had one when I was there. Yes, ultra expensive for a cappuccino but in the scheme of things a lovely setting and less than a cocktail at many other places so totally worth it relatively.

@Callum - the point is it is his money and his experience and nobody should judge it. I don't have a DVR to me it isn't worth the money. I don't judge those that think otherwise. I like to go to nice restaurants to get things I cannot replicate at home myself. I don't judge those that think that's a waste of money. You are just as entitled to think it is a waste and not do it as others are to think it is worth the time/money for the experience. I won't judge your opinion. Do not judge mine please.

Ben, enjoy everything you possibly can in this life and don't allow anyone to make you feel guilty. You're not hurting anyone ... your adventures help the economies of wherever you travel. Your infectious smile and genuine friendliness are appreciated throughout the world, I'm sure!

Good points, Callum

Gold is bad for you. There is a House episode where a woman poison her husband with gold. DONT EAT IT. Just take a pic with it, post it on FB and Instagram, and leave it alone. Besides, why would you want to turn gold into shit? This whole thing is ridiculous.