Mr. Hans Olbertz with legendary Franz Beckenbauer at the Red carpet of Laureus World Sports Awards event in Emirates Palace

Hans Olbertz with Franz Beckenbauer, the legendary German football coach, manager, and former player, nicknamed "The Emperor"

Emirates Palace with the Laureus World Sports Awards committee members

Emirates Palace General Manager, Mr. Hans Olbertz, with the Laureus World Sports Awards Committee. The Laureus World Sports Awards event will be staged at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi on 10 Martch 2010.

Emirates Palace General Manager together with the Former Formula One World Champion, Mika Häkkinen

Emirates Palace General Manager together with, Mika Häkkinen, the Finnish racing driver and two-time Formula One World Champion at the Emirates Palace.

Mr. Hans Olbertz, Emirates Palace General Manager, with Edwin Moses former olympic gold medal winner

Edwin Moses, former gold medal winner at the 1976 and 1984 Olympics in the 400 metre hurdles visits Emirates Palace

Mr. Hans Olbertz together with Shah Rukh Khan the Indian actor and prominent Bollywood figure

Famous Indian Actor, Shah Rukh Khan shakes hands with Emirates Palace General Manager

Hans Olbertz with Gary Player, one of the greatest players in the history of Golf, at the Emirates Palace

Mr. Hans Olbertz with Gary Player, one of the greatest players in the history of Golf, at the Emirates Palace.

Hans Olbertz with Martin Kaymer, currently ranked number six in the Official World Golf Rankings.

Hans Olbertz with Martin Kaymer, currently ranked number six in the Official World Golf Rankings.

Tony Blair, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, at the Emirates Palace

Tony Blair, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, with Mr. Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace in November 2009.

Emirates Palace hosts 130 Miss World contestants

Mr. Hans Olbertz, Emirates Palace General Manager, welcomes 130 Miss World at Emirates Palace.

Sir Robert "Bobby" Charlton, an English former professional football player and World Cup winner at Emirates Palace

Sir Robert "Bobby" Charlton, the famous English former professional football player and World Cup winner, with Mr. Hans Olbertz, Genaral Manager of Emirates Palace in November 2009.

Mr. Hans Olbertz receives five awards for Emirates Palace at the World Travel Award in London 2009

Emirates Palace is recognised by World Travel Award as one of the world's leading venues providing world class facilities and services for meetings, incentives, conferences and events.

Bernie Ecclestone, President and CEO of Formula One Management, visits Emirates Palace

Mr. Hans Olbertz, Emirates Palace General Manager, welcoming Bernie Ecclestone, President and CEO of Formula One Management at the Palace.

Emirates Palace welcomes, Vice-President of Ferrari, Mr. Piero Ferrari

Mr. Piero Ferrari Vice-President of Ferrari with Mr. Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace in October 2009.

World Famous English Cricketer Dominic Gerald Cork at the Emirates Palace

Dominic Gerald Cork , World famous English Cricketer, with Mr. Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace in October 2009.

Orlando Bloom and Naomi Watts at the Emirates Palace

Orlando Bloom and Naomi Watts with Mr. Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace in October 2009

Eva Mendes, Hollywood actress with Mr. Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace

Eva Mendes, Hollywood actress with Mr. Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace

Manchester City Football Players at the Emirates Palace

General Manager of the Emirates Palace, Mr. Hans Olbertz, together with world famous and former soccer player football legend Mike Summerbee, Carlos Tevez, Roque Santa Cruz, Manchester City Football Club manager Mark Hughes, Steve Ireland, Gareth Barry and Manchester City Football Club CEO Garry Cook in the Emirates Palace.

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General Manager of the Emirates Palace Mr. Hans Olbertz together with Ms. Paris Hilton

General Manager of the Emirates Palace Mr. Hans Olbertz together with Ms. Paris Hilton during her stay at the Palace

Sir Richard Branson, Chairman of the Virgin Group, at the Emirates Palace with the General Manager Mr. Hans Olbertz

Sir Richard Branson, Chairman of the Virgin Group, together with the General Manager Mr. Hans Olbertz whilst his stay at the Emirates Palace

Mr. Hans Olbertz together with Mr. and Mrs. Rick Hilton

Mr. Hans Olbertz, General Manager of the Emirates Palace, with Mr. and Mrs. Rick Hilton

Mr. Rupert Murdoch at the Emirates Palace

General Manager of the Emirates Palace, Mr. Hans Olbertz, together with Mr. Rupert Murdoch, founder, Chairman and CEO of the News Corporation.

Mr. Hans Olbertz together with Lothar Matthaeus

General Manager of the Emirates Palace, Mr. Hans Olbertz, together with world famous trainer and former soccer player Mr. Lothar Matthaeus in the Emirates Palace

Norbert Lammert, President of the German Parliament "Bundestag" at Emirates Palace

Mr. Norbert Lammert, President of the German Parliament "Bundestag", together with the German Ambassador to Abu Dhabi Klaus Peter Brandes and Mr. Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace.

Emirates Palace welcomes the Swiss President - May 2009

General Manager of the Emirates Palace Mr. Hans Olbertz with the President of the Swiss Confederation, Mr. Hans-Rudolf Merz 

Jean Nouvel, architect of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, at Emirates Palace

Mr. Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace, with Mr. Jean Nouvel, architect of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, which is soon adding another highlight to the cultural center of the United Arab Emirates.

Emirates Palace welcomes the Golf World's Top Players

Abu Dhabi's fourth annual Golf Championship, sponsored by Emirates Palace featured 120 golfers from 29 countries in one of the strongest fields assembled for the tournament. The high profile tournament was staged at Abu Dhabi Golf Club from January 15 to 18, 2009.

Singaporean President visits Emirates Palace - March 2009

Emirates Palace General Manager Mr. Hans Olbertz, welcoming Mr. Sellapan Ramanathan, President of Singapore at the Emirates Palace in March 2009

Coldplay performing at Emirates Palace 28, March 2009

General Manager of Emirates Palace, Mr. Hans Olbertz, can be proud not only to welcome and lodge the top class artists of Coldplay, but also to host their sell-out concert with more than 15.000 people on the grounds of Emirates Palace.

Mr. Hans Olbertz with Miss World at ITB March 2009

Emirates Palace General Manager, Mr. Hans Olbertz, with Ksenia Sukhinova, Miss World 2008, at ITB in Berlin, Germany March 2009

Emirates Palace hosts Andrea Bocelli for the largest classical music concert in U.A.E. history. 27 March 2009

Emirates Palace General Manager Mr. Hans Olbertz, welcoming Andrea Bocelli to perform in front of 11.000 people on Emirates Palace's beautiful beachside

Danni Minogue visits Emirates Palace in March 2009

Mr. Hans Olbertz, Emirates Palace's General Manager, welcoming Danni Minogue at the Palace

Lebanese President at Emirates Palace

Mr. Hans Olbertz, Emirates Palace General Manager, welcomes the Lebanese President, Mr. Michel Suleiman who stayed at Emirates Palace in February 2009.

Diamond For Life

Mr. Hans Olbertz, Emirates Palace General Manager, awarded first Diamond for Life Royal Invitation to Mr. Alvaro Quiros for his incredible feat, scoring a hole-in-one at the 200 yard 7th on the final day of the prestigious Abu Dhabi PGA Golf Championship in January 2009.

Former French President Jacques Chirac at the Emirates Palace

Emirates Palace welcomes Former French President Jacques Chirac in
December 2008

Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the Emirates Palace

Mr. Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom with Mr. Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace in November 2008.

On the stage of My Dream Show, Chinese Disable Troupe

My Dream Show Team, Chinese Disable Troupe with Mr. Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace in November 2008.

Susan Sarandon at the Emirates Palace

Susan Sarandon with Mr. Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace in October 2008.

Adrien Brody at the Emirates Palace

Adrien Brody with Mr. Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace in
October 2008.

Hussein Fahmi, Egyptian actor with Mr. Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace

Hussein Fahmi, Egyptian actor with Mr. Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace in October 2008.

Sir Ben Kingsley at the Emirates Palace

Sir Ben Kingsley with Mr. Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace
in October 2008

Catherine Deneuve at the Emirates Palace

Catherine Deneuve with Mr. Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace in October 2008

Kimi Räikkönen, 2007 Formula One World Drivers' Champion at Emirates Palace

Kimi Räikkönen, 2007 Formula One World Drivers' Champion with Mr. Hans Olbertz, Genaral Manager of Emirates Palace in September 2008.

Dr. Condoleezza Rice, 66th Former United States of Americas' Secretary of State at Emirates Palace

Dr. Condoleezza Rice, Former United States of America's Former Secretary of State with Mr. Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace in July 2008

Emirates Palace Welcomes His Majesty King Juan Carlos of Spain

On Tuesday 26th May 2008, General Manager Hans Olbertz welcomed His Majesty King Juan Carlos of Spain to Emirates Palace to officially open the Emirati and Spanish Business Forum.

Garry Kasparov, Russian former World Chess Champion at the Emirates Palace

Garry Kasparov, Russian former World Chess Champion with Mr. Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace in May 2008.

Lionel Richie at the Emirates Palace

Lionel Richie with Mr. Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace in May 2008.

Emirates Palace Scores another Concert Coup with Bon Jovi

Over 18,000 fans turned out at Kempinski’s iconic Emirates Palace on May 20th, 2008 to watch veteran rock group Bon Jovi strut their stuff on a stage set up in the stunning resort grounds.    The legendary performers enthralled the crowd, who danced and sang along with renditions of all-time greatest hits from their 25 year musical career. The concert was the latest in a series of big name international acts to play in the palace grounds, which has become a preferred venue for events in the capital.

President of Iceland at the Emirates Palace

Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, President of Iceland with Mr. Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace in April 2008.

American economist, Alan Greenspan at the Emirates Palace

American economist, Alan Greenspan with Mr. Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace in March 2008

Emirates Palace welcomes former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Since opening in 2005, Emirates Palace has welcomed numerous entertainment and sports celebrities as well as high profile business and political guests, affirming the luxury resort’s status as one of the leading hotels of the world. Recently, Emirates Palace was the hotel of choice for former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who resided in the lavish suites during his first visit to the UAE.

Pictured: Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace welcoming former British Prime Minister Tony Blair at Emirates Palace.
February 2008

Elton John and His Band to Light up the Stage at Emirates Palace

International icon and legendary musician Sir Elton John and his band are set to enthrall fans with a once-in-a-lifetime performance at Emirates Palace on 22 January 2008.  Playing in Abu Dhabi for the first time in his career, the flamboyant performer will light up the outdoor West Wing stage with renditions of his all-time favorite hits.

George W Bush, Former President of USA at the Emirates Palace

George W Bush, Former President of USA with Mr. Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace in January 2008

French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Emirates Palace

His Excellency President Nicolas Sarkozy of France stayed during his recent visit to the UAE at the Emirates Palace Hotel where he was treated to the ultimate luxurious royal hospitality.
Emirates Palace Hotel General Manager Hans Olbertz welcomed the French head of state who expressed his admiration at the architectural iconic landmark of Abu Dhabi.
During his stay, President Sarkozy toured exhibitions showcasing designs of a group of international museums and performing art centres which will be established at the Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi.
These premier cultural centres will make a qualitative breakthrough for the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, at both a regional and international level.
The French president viewed museum models for Louvre Abu Dhabi, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, Performing Art Centre and Maritime Museum, where he was briefed by organizers on the importance and role these museums expect to play in turning Abu Dhabi into a world cultural capital.

Emirates Palace Launches its First Golf Championship

The Emirates Palace launched, in January 2008, its first world class
Golf championship at a glittering Ceremony graced by golf stars
and sportsmen from the UAE and other Golf-loving countries.
Addressing the sports audience, General Manager of Emirates Palace Hans Olbertz said the tournament which took place at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on Thursday will be staged yearly as part of the Hotels drive to promote the game and attract top local and global golfers to Abu Dhabi.

Emirates Palace welcomes the Golf World's Top Players

Abu Dhabi's annual Golf Championship, sponsored by Emirates Palace featured golfers from 29 countries in one of the strongest fields assembled for the tournament. The high profile tournament was staged at Abu Dhabi Golf Club from January 21 to 24, 2010.

The Emirates Palace as a mirror reflection of Abu Dhabi

 Abu Dhabi has instituted itself as one of the most world favourite tourism
destinations thanks to its matchless strengths from security, peace and
stability, to beautiful natural sceneries and ultramodern world class
infrastructure and services, a prominent tourism expert has
acknowledged.

Hanz Olbertz, the new General Manager of the Emirates Palace,
said the years to come will see signature projects like the Saadiyat
Cultural District, the Ferrari theme Park on Yas Island
and a series of world class resorts on newly established islands.

Emirates Palace plays a major role in establishing Abu Dhabi as a cultural capital

The tourism media is playing a key role in promoting and presenting the plush Emirates Palace as a breathtaking iconic and signature tourism trademark in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the world at large, affirmed Hans
Olbertz, the new General Manager of the Emirates Palace.

Emirates Palace : A Key sponsor of Abu Dhabi Golf Championship

The Emirates Palace Hotel has been one of the major sponsors of the recently concluded Abu Dhabi international Golf Championship.
Winner of the championship, German Martin Kaymer, along with other world top seed golfers were among a group of VIP who stayed at the Emirates Palace Hotel during the game and enjoyed its luxurious hospitality services.
General Manager of Emirates Palace Hotel Hans Olbertz , has welcomed the world Golf Champion to the prestigious hotel.

President of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov shakes hands with Emirates Palace General Manager

President of Uzbekistan His Excellency Islam Karimov has spent his stay during his state visit to the UAE at the Emirates Palace Hotel, enjoying its high class amentities and comfort.
 
Emirates Palace General Manager Hanz Olbertz welcomed the Uzbek head of state to the Emirates Palace.
 
The visiting President said he was amazingly impressed with the picturesque architectural and tourist edific which has no match in the luxury tourism industry.
 
He also expressed admiration at breathtaking paintings, arts, museums
and designs at the Hotel. 

Il Divo at the Emirates Palace

Mr. Hans Olbertz, with the multinational operatic pop vocal group, Il divo at the Emirates Palace

Hans Olbertz with Colin Montgomerie, former Second Best Golf player in the world at the Emirates Palace

General Manager Mr. Hans Olbertz with Colin Montgomerie, Former Second Best Golf player in the world, at the Emirates Palace

Emirates Palace Appoints General Manager

Emirates Palace has announced the appointment of Hans Olbertz to the position of General Manager.  With a long and distinguished career in hospitality spanning over 34 years, Olbertz brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Abu Dhabi’s iconic property.