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Travelers interested in Emirati culture can use this West Corniche base to visit nearby Qasr Al Watan and The Founder's Memorial.

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Ask the palace marina about a crewed yacht charter for a tailored outing on the water, with your route arranged around your interests.

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Families can book a Family Deluxe City View for interconnecting king and twin accommodation, keeping parents and children close with separate sleeping spaces.

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When driving to Hakkasan, follow the East Wing signs for its own entrance, an alternative to arriving through the main palace lobby.

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Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi

The domes of Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi face the Arabian Gulf at the western end of the Corniche. This beachfront hotel combines a large resort's gardens, pools and restaurants with an address beside Qasr Al Watan. Its 390 rooms and suites make it a substantial property, not a small palace hideaway. For a stay that leaves room for both city visits and afternoons by the water, that distinction matters: you can spend much of the day within the grounds without making the hotel your only reason to visit Abu Dhabi.

Ultra Luxury
4.8/5 65 Member Reviews 85% Upgrade Rate

Rooms

  • 390 390

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa

Experiences

  • Beach Beach
  • Culture Culture

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Gourmet Restaurant Gourmet Restaurant
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi

Sea View Suite
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Sea View Suite

1,184 sqft
From 1’229 USD

The balcony opens toward the Gulf, while the living room and dining area sit apart from the bedroom. In the suite shown, arched windows bring...

Deluxe City View Room
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Deluxe City View Room

592 sqft
From 1’311 USD

Modern furniture and Arabian design details shape the interior, with a sitting area beside the window. In the king room shown, two pale green chairs...

Deluxe Garden View Room
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Deluxe Garden View Room

592 sqft
From 1’353 USD

Custom furniture and Arabian details give this room its character, with palace gardens beyond the windows. The interior shown brings pale green fabrics together with...

Deluxe Garden View Terrace Room
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Deluxe Garden View Terrace Room

592 sqft
From 1’396 USD

Palace gardens stretch from the outdoor seating toward the white sand beach and the Gulf beyond. Inside, custom furniture and Arabian motifs give the room...

Vegan Room
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Vegan Room

592 sqft
From 1’446 USD

The vegan approach reaches well beyond the menu. All furniture, fixtures and bedding are made without animal products. Welcome treats and evening turndown follow the...

Deluxe Sea View Room
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Deluxe Sea View Room

592 sqft
From 1’496 USD

The outlook takes in the Gulf, palace gardens and the pool, with several layers of the coast in view. Inside, custom furniture brings modern lines...

Club Sea View Room
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Club Sea View Room

592 sqft
From 1’496 USD

Dark walnut, polished marble and Arabian motifs give the room a rich mix of materials. Custom furniture fills the interior, with room to sit away...

Panoramic Sea View Suite
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Panoramic Sea View Suite

1,776 sqft
From 1’515 USD

A separate living room and dining area give the suite distinct spaces for meals and time together. Modern furniture sits against Arabian design details. Tall...

2 Bedroom City View Deluxe Family Room
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2 Bedroom City View Deluxe Family Room

1,184 sqft
From 1’572 USD

An internal door links two rooms, allowing the family to stay together with separate sleeping spaces. The city forms the outlook beyond the glass doors....

Deluxe Palace Suite
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Deluxe Palace Suite

1,507 sqft
From 1’715 USD

A living room and dining area sit apart from the bedroom, with a terrace facing the palm-lined Gulf. The bathroom includes an oversized bathtub, and...

2 Bedroom Garden View Deluxe Family Room
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2 Bedroom Garden View Deluxe Family Room

1,184 sqft
From 1’934 USD

Two rooms link through an internal door, bringing separate sleeping spaces together in one family layout. The palace gardens form the outlook beyond the windows....

2 Bedroom Garden Terrace Family Deluxe Room
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2 Bedroom Garden Terrace Family Deluxe Room

1,184 sqft
From 2’018 USD

Palace gardens surround the outdoor seating, with views across the pool or grounds. Two rooms link through an internal door, keeping the family's sleeping spaces...

Deluxe Beach Front Suite
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Deluxe Beach Front Suite

1,776 sqft
From 2’087 USD

The separate lounge and dining area open toward a private outdoor setting. Modern decor carries through the bedroom, with pale fabrics, wood flooring and patterned...

2 Bedroom Sea View Deluxe Family Room
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2 Bedroom Sea View Deluxe Family Room

1,184 sqft
From 2’220 USD

Two linked rooms form this family layout, with separate sleeping spaces and an outlook over the Gulf. Custom furniture gives the interior a modern finish....

2 Bedroom Sea View Deluxe Family Club Room
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2 Bedroom Sea View Deluxe Family Club Room

1,184 sqft
From 2’858 USD

Two rooms connect through an inside door, giving the family separate spaces to sleep. Custom furniture fills both rooms, with a marble bathroom and a...

Beach Front Suite
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Beach Front Suite

1,184 sqft
From 3’574 USD

The setting looks across the white sand beach toward the Gulf, with outdoor space extending the suite beyond its rooms. A living room and dining...

2 Bedroom Sea View Family Club Suite
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2 Bedroom Sea View Family Club Suite

2,960 sqft
From 3’716 USD

A living room and dining area provide shared spaces alongside the suite's two bedrooms. The balcony faces the Gulf, with room to step outdoors beyond...

2 Bedroom Palace Suite
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2 Bedroom Palace Suite

3,552 sqft
From 5’145 USD

Spanish marble and silk with fine stitched patterns give the interiors their rich texture. A living room and dining area sit apart from the bedrooms,...

3 Bedroom Palace Suite
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3 Bedroom Palace Suite

5,059 sqft
From 13’641 USD

Three linked suites bring the bedrooms together with a majlis, a dining room and a pantry. Spanish marble and pure silk run through the interiors....

Royal Suite
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Royal Suite

3,014 sqft
From 20’367 USD

Gold, silk and Swarovski crystal accents give the suite a richly detailed finish. Its layout includes a living room, dining area and walk-in wardrobe. Beyond...

The formal arrival and domed architecture give the building its identity, but the private waterfront is just as important to a guest's stay. The estate extends along 1.3 kilometers of coastline, with gardens between the palace and the Gulf. Beyond the grounds, the western Corniche places you near the presidential palace complex and the towers of modern Abu Dhabi. The contrast between those civic landmarks and the hotel's beach is part of its appeal.

This is a resort spread across a large site. Room position deserves attention alongside the view, particularly for families with small children and guests who prefer shorter walks. A garden terrace close to the outdoor facilities may be more useful than a higher room chosen only for its outlook.

Deluxe Sea View Rooms measure 55 square meters and have balconies facing the Gulf, gardens and pools. Marble bathrooms provide a bathtub and separate shower. The size leaves space to settle in between outings, while the balcony gives the sea view a purpose beyond the window. Connecting options are available, so a pair of rooms can be a practical alternative to moving into a large suite.

At the same 55-square-meter size, Deluxe Garden Terrace Rooms trade the elevated outlook for a private terrace and access to the gardens and pool area. King and double-bed arrangements are offered. These are worth considering when the outdoor part of the stay matters more than seeing the sea from bed. The choice between terrace and balcony changes how you use the room, even when the floor area is the same.

The 110-square-meter Sea View Suite adds living and dining space, a king bedroom and a balcony. Its bathroom includes a whirlpool bath. That layout works well for travelers who want to eat in privately or keep a sitting area apart from the bedroom. It is a meaningful step up in usable space, rather than simply a different view category.

For a larger group, the Three Bedroom Palace Suite spans 470 square meters. Three linked suites form an arrangement with a majlis sitting room, dining space, a pantry and a terrace overlooking the Gulf. The appeal is the combination of shared rooms and separate sleeping areas. Families staying longer can gather for meals without using one person's bedroom as the group's meeting place.

Talea by Antonio Guida takes Italian family cooking as its starting point. Pasta, burrata and classic veal dishes anchor a menu that has enough familiarity for an easy dinner while giving Italian cooking a dedicated setting. It provides a different evening from the palace's more theatrical restaurants; not every meal here needs to revolve around a showpiece dining room.

At Strawfire by Ross Shonhan, the grill is central to both the food and the room. Japanese warayaki cooking uses burning straw to flavor meat, seafood and vegetables. Guests enter through the Tsukimi Lounge before reaching the main dining area, where the fire is in view. The cooking method is the useful distinction: this is not simply another sushi restaurant within a large hotel.

Hakkasan serves Cantonese food in an interior divided by carved screens, with a bar, lounge, private dining rooms and an outdoor terrace. Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi takes a contemporary approach to Indian cooking, with Gulf views and its own private dining spaces. Those two restaurants allow very different kinds of dinner without arranging transport across the city.

Broadway, the American brasserie and bar, is the option for comfort food and cocktails. Vendome covers all-day international dining, while Cascades places a poolside meal near the Mandarin Wing's family facilities. The variety is particularly useful over several nights: a restaurant reservation and a lunch in swimwear belong to different parts of the same stay.

Mandarin Beach and the two resort pools give the waterfront more than one focus. Families are likely to spend time at the Aqua Adventure area by the Mandarin Wing, where slides and a lazy river add activity beyond swimming. Proximity to this area can be a useful room preference when the pool is likely to shape each day's plans.

A 6.5-kilometer cycling and jogging route runs through the estate, taking in gardens, the cricket field, beach and marina. Kayaking, sailing and paddleboarding bring the Gulf into the activity choices, with arrangements dependent on conditions. Tennis and padel courts, together with the fitness centers, give guests alternatives to a day entirely on a lounger.

The 1,500-square-meter spa has a Moroccan hammam, steam facilities and treatment spaces for massages and facials. Heated marble and an ice cave form part of the bathing facilities. A hammam session is a different commitment from a short massage, so it is worth allowing time for the bathing experience itself rather than fitting it tightly between other plans.

Beachside spa cabanas provide another setting for selected treatments. They suit guests who want their spa appointment to remain part of an outdoor resort day, while the indoor spa keeps the focus on bathing and treatment rooms. The choice is between settings as much as between treatments; neither needs to become a full wellness itinerary.

Kids Palace serves children from 10 months to 12 years through age-specific spaces. Fatima and Friends is for the youngest children, while Falcon Adventures caters to ages four to 12. A Family Nest gives parents and children a place to spend time together. Confirm the suitable program and supervision arrangements for your child's age rather than treating every part as a drop-off club.

Family Deluxe Sea View accommodation connects king and twin rooms. Family Deluxe Garden Terrace rooms instead put the emphasis on ground-floor access to the gardens. Those are practical distinctions to settle before choosing a category. For arrival, the hotel gives an approximate 40-minute drive from Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport, with traffic affecting the journey. Once there, matching your room to the part of this extensive resort you will use most is the most useful planning decision.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Mandarin Beach brings time on the sand into a city stay, giving guests a place to unwind beside the Gulf without leaving the resort.

Kids Palace separates play areas for infants and toddlers from those for older children, giving different ages spaces suited to their stage.

The spa combines treatments with a hammam, steam room and sauna, so guests can allow time for relaxation before or after their appointment.

Location of EMIRATES PALACE ABU DHABI

West Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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What to Know About Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi

Is Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental a good Abu Dhabi hotel?

Yes. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is a strong choice for travelers who want an iconic beachfront palace hotel with private beach access, grand architecture, pools, spa, dining, and Mandarin Oriental service. It is best for guests who want a resort-style stay inside Abu Dhabi rather than a simple city hotel. The experience is large, polished, and built around leisure, dining, family comfort, and special occasions.

Where is Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental located?

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is on West Corniche Road in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The hotel sits on a private beachfront setting near the Corniche and Etihad Towers. The location works well for guests who want beach time, city access, shopping, cultural sights, and easy movement around Abu Dhabi. Taxis and private transfers are the most practical way to get around.

How many rooms and suites does Emirates Palace have?

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental has 302 rooms and 88 suites. The accommodation was renovated with a softer contemporary style while keeping the palace feeling of marble, space, and grand scale. Guests can choose city, garden, or sea-view categories, plus Palace and Royal Suite options. Club access is worth considering for travelers who want a more elevated stay.

Is Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental on a private beach?

Yes. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is located on a pristine private beach in Abu Dhabi. The beachfront setting is one of the hotel's strongest advantages. This makes the hotel a good fit for guests who want resort time without leaving the city. Beach cabanas, sea views, water sports, and long outdoor days are part of the appeal.

What makes Emirates Palace different from other Abu Dhabi hotels?

Emirates Palace stands out because it is both a luxury resort and an Abu Dhabi landmark. The scale, architecture, beach, gardens, restaurants, and ceremonial feel make it more than a typical hotel. Many luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi offer excellent rooms and pools. Emirates Palace adds a strong sense of place, a palace setting, and a dining collection that can support a full stay on property.

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