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 situated on 1.3 km stretch of private beach. The silver, gold and glass mosaics décor is evocative of Arabia’s rich history of hospitality. This luxury accommodation, 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 centre, '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 Centre. 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Mandarin Oriental
Hotel chain/brand
Mandarin Oriental

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • 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 centre

  • Spa and wellness centre


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double 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

Michail
Switzerland Switzerland
We were treated like royals from the very beginning – a huge thank you to Hamza at the reception, who does an outstanding job. We are truly grateful for his kindness and professionalism. What we especially loved was the pool in the evening –...
Alisa
Israel Israel
Everything was excellent and absolutely amazing! The service was beyond expectations, rooms were great and big! Definitely recommend and will come back!
Nadia
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
It's a paradise!!!! This was our second stay at EP Mandarin Oriental and we can't wait to come back.
Ying
China China
All the fwcilities, especially swim pools, sports and kids activities are very enjoyable and staff are very friendly and helpful, service is excellent!
Gamu
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Management, housekeeping, etc / excellent. The most amazing hotel l have ever stayed & will definitely return. Although Abu Dhabi is extremely hot, l think all measures are being taken care of by management . 🙏
Sands
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything, the free bikes to cycle round the grounds because it massive or u can walk or take a golf buggy The kids slides and pool were great Free ice lollies by the pool in the afternoon Food was amazing - we went half board and well worth...
Kyle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary at Emirates Palace, and it was absolutely perfect. From the stunning architecture to the impeccable service and breathtaking views, every detail made our special day unforgettable. A true dream experience.
Ismar
Australia Australia
The whole place was unbelievable, and service was top-notch
Nadia
Netherlands Netherlands
beautiful hotel, beautiful setting, we had a very nice time
Thomas
Austria Austria
The EP is still a good place to be, this because of: > room size and style > quality of the restaurants > beach and pool areas > overall building experience > friendly staff

Property surroundings

Restaurants

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

House rules

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBCash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

For any bookings made by persons 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-authorised 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 50% off for children which is charged separately in addition to the room rate.

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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