About this property

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 12 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. Suite rooms comes with 24-hour butler service. Emirates Palace’s diverse range of the world’s finest cuisine in its 12 dining outlets offers meals to tempt every gastronome. Diners may dine as the locals do at Lebanese Terrace or simply partake in an international smorgasbord at Vendôme. Our newest restaurant is Stawfire by Chef Ross, which is a Japanese restaurant celebrating the rich tradition of Warayaki. Our establishment includes the following One Michelin-acclaimed restaurants: Talea (Italian cuisine) and Hakkasan (Cantonese cuisine). The hotel has 2 expansive swimming pools where one of the pools features slides and a lazy river, a spa that offers massages, a full range of lavish body treatments and a Moroccan Hammam for relaxing rituals. The Emirates Palace also has a fitness center, 'Water Sports' and 'Aqua Fun Park' amenities, and a a kid's palace, so enjoyable small guests will beg their parents to stay. “The EP Club” which is our exclusive club lounge for the guests who make the booking on our Club rooms or suites, includes access to exclusive services such as 24-hour concierge, private beach access, champagne breakfasts, and more. 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 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Mandarin Oriental
Hotel chain/brand
Mandarin Oriental

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Activities:

    • Tennis court

    • Fitness center

    • Spa


Availability

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Room Type
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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2 twin beds
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2 twin beds
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1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
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1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • GSTC Criteria
    GSTC Criteria
    Certified by: Bureau Veritas

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    The hotel facilities are top, east pool and west pool area are beautiful, the beach sunset was wonderful, the room is nice setting and clean. the Dinner and Breakfast are great.
  • Natalia
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We were initially worried that the place might feel a bit outdated, but the wonderful staff and good management make this hotel a beautiful and comfortable choice. Our stay was very enjoyable, and the breakfast is a dream. The hotel also offers...
  • Doerthe
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Superlative in everything! Starting from attentive staff, self closing curtains, great park with jogging track around the hotel, and a breakfast buffet which doesn't leave any wish unanswered. Beds are so comfy, rooms are spacious.
  • Dalal
    Kuwait Kuwait
    Very nice facilities the rooms, pools, lobby are beautiful. Clean rooms and nice employees
  • Wend
    Iraq Iraq
    Its a magical place.. i have been here many times and each time i leave with the same impression
  • John
    France France
    Not a frequent traveller by any means but I've stayed at some very nice locations and The Emirates Palace is easily my favourite so far. The building, the beach, the pool, the restaurants and exceptional staff. 10/10 absolutely no doubt. The...
  • Daniela
    Israel Israel
    Amazing Hotel. Truly a huge palace. The service is fantastic. Everything was perfect and we enjoyed our vacation. The breakfast was great and had a lot to choose from. Thank you.
  • Andrew
    United States United States
    Relaxing charm of large, old style grand hotel; very polite and efficient staff, beautiful grounds, comfortable rooms. Very good small plate food and drink area in the main lobby lounge, Episodes.
  • Sofyan
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Location of the room and the excellent size of the room very clean
  • Amro
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The facilities, the grandness of the property, the food and the cleanliness.

Area info

Restaurants

12 Restaurants On Site
  • Vendôme
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • Lebanese Terrace
    • Cuisine
      Middle Eastern
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Hakkasan
    • Cuisine
      Chinese
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Cascades
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan
  • ALMA
    • Cuisine
      Mexican
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Talea by Antonio Guida
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi
    • Cuisine
      Indian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Episodes
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Broadway
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Sand & Koal
    • Cuisine
      Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Strawfire by Ross Shonhan
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Café Fountain
    • Open for
      Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional

House rules

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
AED 650 per person, per night

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 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

For any bookings made by people below the age of 21, the hotel check in is not allowed and no booking refunds will be made.

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 on 31 December 2025 are subject to a mandatory New Year’s Eve Gala dinner priced at AED 5,000 per adult and 2,500 per child which is charged in addition to the room rate.

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.

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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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