Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Nestled within a 100-hectare lush palm garden and located directly on a private sandy beach over a kilometer long, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental welcomes its guests with majestic luxury. Flanked by the impressive Presidential Palace, the iconic hotel impresses from afar with its magnificent silhouette: Hundreds of domes, finest marble, gilded details, and sparkling Swarovski crystals make this place the epitome of a modern palace hotel. The resort is not only an architectural masterpiece but also offers an extensive range of leisure activities: two spacious pool areas, jogging trails, rental bikes, a football field, and a versatile water sports center at the private beach. Whether for an active holiday or pure relaxation – this luxurious retreat sets new standards for exquisite holiday resorts in Abu Dhabi.
Details
Country
United Arab Emirates
City
Abu Dhabi
Price
from €235 per night/person
Best travel time
October - April
Rooms
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi offers a total of 390 luxurious rooms and suites that meet the highest standards. The accommodations are distributed across two wings and a central main building and are characterized by generous spatial design. All units were extensively renovated in 2023 and combine traditional Arabic design elements and elaborate decorations with a modern color palette of cream, beige, gray, and gold, complemented by accents of blue and green. Large windows ensure plenty of daylight, and all accommodations feature private balconies overlooking the Arabian Gulf or the well-kept gardens.
Culinary
With more than ten top-class restaurants, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental promises a diverse selection from Michelin-starred venues to relaxed poolside dining. At the Michelin-starred Hakkasan, you can enjoy authentic Cantonese cuisine, while Talea by Antonio Guida serves classic Italian dishes in an elegant style. For lovers of Levantine cuisine, the Lebanese Terrace offers aromatic specialties amidst the palace gardens. Culinary experiences here are a feast for all senses – diverse, exquisite, and unforgettable.
Activities
In the in-house spa, you can enjoy a wide range of different treatments, including the Ottoman hammam. Three Championship golf courses are reachable within a 30-minute drive. The hotel features two completely different pool areas alongside a diverse range of activities: the Leisure Pool in the West Wing caters to active guests and families with children. A several hundred-meter-long lazy river, two long slides, and a waterfall promise fun. In the East Wing, it’s more tranquil. Here, swim-up bars and water hammocks await the guests. Guests can move between the pools by rental bike or comfortably via a golf buggy.
Location
There’s no better location in the capital: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is nestled between an exclusive yacht club, the UAE Presidential Palace, a peninsula with a shopping mall, and the kilometer-long Corniche coastal promenade designed as a city park. The drive to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) takes about 30 minutes.
