Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
West Corniche, F869C3J Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 1311 reviews)
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Best hotel in Abu Dhabi, this place is beautiful! You have to try it 1 time in your life

Experience World-class Service at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Located on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, overlooking its own private natural bay, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi is located on 0.8 mi stretch of private beach. The silver, gold and glass mosaics décor is evocative of Arabia’s rich history of hospitality. This luxury accommodations, with the latest technology and 14 food and beverage outlets to choose from during your stay, offers guests the very best of new and old world charm. All rooms and suites feature luxurious bedding, and well-appointed furnishings. All rooms have spacious marble bathrooms and come equipped with an iPad mini with integrated room controls, interactive HD TV, a choice of over 150 TV channels, complimentary movies, On Demand services and free high speed WiFi. Every room comes with 24-hour butler service. The Pavillion features panoramic sea views and à la carte menus or buffets that serve a selection of Arabic mezze, Middle Eastern and international inspired dishes, as well as Emirati signature dishes from Mezlai. Emirates Palace’s diverse range of the world’s finest cuisine in its 14 opulent restaurants offers meals to tempt every gastronome. Diners may experience exquisite seafood at Sayad served with a magnificent view of the Gulf. Diners may dine as the locals do at Mezlai or simply partake in an international smorgasbord at La Vendôme. The hotel has 2 expansive swimming pools, and a spa that offers massages, and a full range of lavish body treatments. The Emirates Palace also has a fitness center and a kids’ club so enjoyable small guests will beg their parents to stay. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi is 25-minutes’ drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport and the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center. The Palace is few minutes away from high end shopping malls, numerous restaurants and cultural institutions, and Marina Mall and Heritage Village are a mere seven minutes’ drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
- 2 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness center
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Excellent Breakfast

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- Thibeault
Canada
“Best hotel in Abu Dhabi, this place is beautiful! You have to try it 1 time in your life” - Alexey
United States of America
“It’s enourmous, wish we could stay longer to try everything” - Tiana
Australia
“It was luxurious and beautiful- a real wow factor! The staff were all amazing and friendly and always there and accomodating for my family’s needs. Just a beautiful place.”
Area info
Restaurants10 Restaurants On Site
- Vendôme
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
- Lebanese Terrace
- CuisineMiddle Eastern
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan
- Hakkasan
- CuisineChinese
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
- Cascades
- CuisineInternational
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan
- Las Brisas
- CuisineInternational
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Talea by Antonio Guida
- CuisineItalian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
- Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi
- CuisineIndian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Episodes
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Broadway
- CuisineAmerican • French
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
- Sand & Koal
- CuisineGrill/BBQ
- Open forDinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
Resort Facilities at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu DhabiGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- 2 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness center
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Excellent Breakfast
- Picnic area
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
- Bicycle rental
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Bike tours
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Movie nights
- Beach
- Tennis equipment
- Water park
- Kids' club
- Water sports facilities on siteAdditional charge
- SnorkelingAdditional charge
- Horseback ridingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- Cycling
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- WindsurfingAdditional charge
- Ping-pong
- Playground
- Tennis court
- Coffee house on site
- Fruit
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Baby safety gates
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Convenience store on site
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Waterslide
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Kids' pool
- Locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body treatments
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Waterslide
- Turkish/Steam BathAdditional charge
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- Afrikaans
- Arabic
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Indonesian
- Dutch
- Portuguese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Swedish
- Swahili
- Thai
- Filipino
- Turkish
- Ukrainian
- Urdu
- Chinese
House rules
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that all guests must present valid IDs upon check-in.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Please note that the dress code for guests at check in is smart casual. Please contact the hotel for more information.
Please note that a valid credit card is required to guarantee the reservation which will be pre-authorized at the time of booking.
Please note that only the suites can accommodate extra beds. This is available for an extra fee.
Personal supplies of food & beverage may not be brought or ordered into the hotel.
Stays booked over 31 December are subject to a mandatory New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner.
Please inform Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
FAQs about Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
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The prices at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is 3.7 miles from the center of Abu Dhabi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi include:
- Suite
- Triple
- Twin
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi on this page.
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Yes, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Cycling
- Playground
- Snorkeling
- Ping-pong
- Diving
- Tennis court
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Beachfront
- Kids' club
- Water park
- Spa facilities
- Bicycle rental
- Manicure
- Personal trainer
- Fitness
- Beach
- Beauty services
- Bike tours
- Foot bath
- Swimming pool
- Haircut
- Locker rooms
- Fitness classes
- Movie nights
- Horseback riding
- Water sports facilities on site
- Private beach area
- Happy hour
- Pedicure
- Walking tours
- Yoga classes
- Facial treatments
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Body treatments
- Steam room
- Tennis equipment
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
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Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi has 10 restaurants:
- Vendôme
- Cascades
- Broadway
- Hakkasan
- Las Brisas
- Sand & Koal
- Talea by Antonio Guida
- Episodes
- Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi
- Lebanese Terrace