England's Prime Minister Enjoys Pricey Suite
Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown is having a grand tour of the Middle East. The Telegraph reports that the Prime Minister stayed at the lavish seven-star Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi on the third night of his tour of the Gulf. The hotel, which offers a $1 million vacation package, is one of the world's most lavish hotels. Luckily Brown didn't have to pay, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown prince of Abu Dhabi footed the bill. Brown's suite included three bedrooms and a domed living room. Brown wrapped up his tour Tuesday in Dubai.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
enrico Nov 5th 2008 8:00AM
Well, after an informative conversation last night with a staff friend of mine in one of Abu Dhabi's 5 star hotels. This particular one became a topic and he said that staff in this 7 star hotel are receiving service charge of a mere average of dhs 350/ month compared to theirs of 850dhs! Which is a disappointing fact knowing the price tags involved. Scrupulous patrons I think should consider that they splash their bucks to scrupulous establishments as well, who reward workers with just compensation for the elements they bring which I think counts the most - service. After all, the blue collars are the fuel of all their money making machines. So in my opinion on who footed the bill or at least a significant part of it? The workers. I just hope Blair is a nice tipper.
big L Nov 5th 2008 4:13PM
It wasn't Blair. It was Gordon Brown.
My view of visiting Dubai:yuck.
Leaving that town: priceless.
Bill Burns Nov 10th 2008 6:08AM
In one place in the news item, George Brown (a Scot) is referred to as England's Prime Minister. Elsewhere he is Britain's P.M. Does this make Geo. Bush President of Texas as well as President of the United States?
For interest's sake, Tony Blair is also a Scot,
Bill Burns.