The worlds most expensive Christmas tree sits in the sumptuous lobby of the 302-room hotel (Emirates Palace), located in Abu Dhabi ::: The Christmas tree is embellished with 181 precious gems, including diamonds, pearls, emeralds and sapphires, all provided by Khalifa Khouri, owner of Style Gallery. ‘While the tree alone is worth a mere $10.000, the jewelry adds more than $11 million to the value‘, said the hotel’s general manager Hans Olbertz.
