Included in the skyline of Zanzibar, along with Mosque Minarets, Hindu Temple towers and Church spires, is the Tower Top restaurant of Emerson's & Green Hotel. The second tallest building in town, the hotel has been renovated to its former glory as a residence of one of the richest men in the Swahili Empire. Atmosphere is of principle import at Emerson's & Green Hotel where the furnishings are all original Zanzibari antiques of varied origins and styles that, together, create the impressions of Arabian nights and Sultan princesses escaping in the dead of night for romance.

The seven guestrooms here are beautiful and romantic, each representing Zanzibari traditions in a distinct way. All rooms are equipped with a large, airy bathtub providing unusual bathing pleasure where a bubble bath and a bottle of wine are a frequent request. Ceiling fans keep our guests cool along with the breezes on the upper floor. Second floor rooms, also equipped with ceiling fans, have air conditioning as an option in order to keep a comfortable atmosphere in Sultan-sized rooms with 20 foot ceilings, carved doors, original stucco décor and hand painted glass lamps and window panes. All guestrooms have large Zanzibari beds complete with netting. The Tower Top Restaurant, a common stop for newlyweds and marriage proposers alike, is undoubtedly one of the most romantic restaurants in the world. Featuring a panoramic view of Stone Town and a spectacular view of the ocean, it's the perfect place to watch the sun set. Eighty feet above Stone Town and sitting on Persian rugs, more than one guest has told us that dinner here feels like a ride on a magic carpet. The dining room is open on all sides and guests sit Arab-style on pillows and carpets, their shoes having been left at the door, while their dinner is served in five or more courses and is accompanied by the religious sites and sounds of exotic Zanzibar.