Jerudong, Brunei
Built as the private guest palace of the Sultan of Brunei, The Empire is a vast gold-domed complex with its own beach, Jack Nicklaus golf course and cinema. Its marble atrium rivals the grandest lobbies in the Middle East.
Jerudong, Brunei-Muara, Brunei
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About 20 minutes from Bandar Seri Begawan International Airport.
Yes, an 18-hole course designed by Jack Nicklaus.
Yes, a private beach facing the South China Sea.
Yes, the hotel has its own cinema.