Best in United Arab EmiratesEMPTYJET rank #86

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

Name: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Address: West Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, Middle East & Africa, AE
Telephone: +971 2 690 9000

FirstSuites Score

9.87 / 10

10.00 = a flawless five-star; above it, the sixth and seventh stars.

West Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, Middle East & Africa, United Arab Emirates

Distinctions

Hotel distinction
Forbes Travel Guide
Global excellence index
Industry awards
Advisor network
Card travel programme

EMPTYJET Consensus

95.0 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

EMPTYJET 5-star

Analysed from 42,522 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Zenhotels, Booking.com and Trip.com.

Most noted: rooms.

Best for

beach
wellness
food & wine
couples

About Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, an EMPTYJET 5-star hotel, stands on a private beach in Abu Dhabi. The property features a rejuvenating spa and wellness experiences, along with 24-hour in-room dining. Guests can choose from multiple restaurants, including Talea by Antonio Guida for Italian cuisine, Hakkasan for Chinese, Strawfire for Japanese, Martabaan for Indian, Sand & Koal, and Lebanese Terrace for Levantine dishes. The hotel also offers a brasserie and bar.

Recognised with a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating and a La Liste score of 98.5/100, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is listed among La Liste’s Top 1000 hotels for 2026.

Why it stands out

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is listed as EMPTYJET 5-star for its prime Abu Dhabi location, private beach, award-winning dining, and spa. The property holds a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating and is included in La Liste’s Top 1000 hotels for 2026 with a score of 98.5/100.

Key facts

Official classification: 5-star (google_maps)
Pets: not_allowed
Children: family-friendly accommodations, including connecting rooms
Type: Beach, Island, Wellness

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

Private beach — Located on a pristine private beach, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

Dining

Fine dining — evidence: Award-winning cuisine
Multiple restaurants — Talea by Antonio Guida; Hakkasan; Strawfire; Martabaan; Sand & Koal; Lebanese Terrace
Bar — evidence: Brasserie & Bar
24-hour room service — evidence: 24-hour in-room dining service

Wellness

Spa — evidence: rejuvenating spa and wellness experiences

Dining

Verified 22 Aug 2026

Restaurant: Talea by Antonio Guida — Italian
Restaurant: Hakkasan — Chinese
Restaurant: Strawfire — Japanese
Restaurant: Martabaan — Indian
Restaurant: Sand & Koal
Restaurant: Lebanese Terrace — Levantine
Restaurant: Talea by Antonio Guida — Italian
Restaurant: Hakkasan — Chinese
Restaurant: Strawfire — Japanese
Restaurant: Martabaan — Indian
Restaurant: Sand & Koal — seafood
Restaurant: Lebanese Terrace — Levantine
Restaurant: Strawfire by Ross Shonhan: Strawfire by Ross Shonhan — chef Ross Shonhan — Japanese Warayaki
Restaurant: Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi: Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi — chef Hemant Oberoi — Contemporary Indian Fine Dining
Restaurant: Sand & Koal: Sand & Koal — Seafood
Restaurant: Lebanese Terrace: Lebanese Terrace — Levantine
Restaurant: Episodes: Episodes
Restaurant: Vendôme: Vendôme — Multi-national
Restaurant: ALMA: ALMA — Mexican
Restaurant: Cascades: Cascades
Restaurant: Broadway Brasserie & Bar: Broadway Brasserie & Bar
Restaurant: Sand & Koal: Sand & Koal — Open Fire Cooking
Restaurant: Lebanese Terrace: Lebanese Terrace — Levantine cuisine
Restaurant: Talea by Antonio Guida: Talea by Antonio Guida — chef Antonio Guida — Contemporary Italian
Restaurant: Hakkasan: Hakkasan — Chinese
Restaurant: Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi: Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi — chef Hemant Oberoi — Indian Fine Dining
Restaurant: Vendôme: Vendôme — Multi-national cuisine
Restaurant: Café Fountain: Café Fountain

Spa & wellness

Verified 22 Aug 2026

Spa Hours: 10am - 9pm
Spa Facilities: Hammam, steam room, sauna
Minimum Treatment Duration: Minimum 1 hour and 30 minutes per treatment
Minimum Age for Spa Access: 16 years; children under 16 must be accompanied by parent or guardian
Spa Cancellation Policy: 12 hours' notice required to avoid charges; less than 12 hours incurs 100% charge
Spa Products Availability: Spa products used in treatments available in spa boutique
Spa opening hours: 10am - 9pm
Spa contact email: [email protected]
Spa contact phone: +971 2 690 7885
Children's spa age requirement: Children aged 6 and above
Children's spa parental consent: Signed parental consent required for ages 6 to 15
Children's spa accompaniment policy: Children under 16 must be accompanied by parent or guardian during treatment
Acqua di Parma Barbiere opening hours: 11am - 8pm (Wednesday - Sunday)
Acqua di Parma Barbiere contact email: [email protected]
Acqua di Parma Barbiere contact phone: +971 2 690 7885
Recovery treatment hours: 10am - 9pm

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Beach: Private beach
Beach: Private beach

Rooms & suites

Verified 22 Aug 2026

Room Views: Sea view, garden view, and city view rooms and suites
Balconies and Terraces: Most accommodations feature private balconies or terraces
Ground Floor Access: Select ground-floor rooms offer direct walk-out access to palace lawns
Pet Policy: Pets are not permitted on the property

Location

Verified 22 Aug 2026

Location: Located on West Corniche Road in Ras Al Akhdar district, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Private Beach Length: 1.3-kilometer private beachfront
Nearby Landmark: Next to Qasr Al Watan presidential palace
Airport Distance: 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi International airport, 100 minutes from Dubai airport
Beach length: 1.3-kilometer private beachfront
District: Ras Al Akhdar district of Abu Dhabi
Proximity to landmarks: Next to Qasr Al Watan presidential palace
Distance from airports: 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi International airport, 100 minutes from Dubai airport

Awards & affiliations

Forbes Travel GuideFive-Star2026
MICHELIN GuideTwo Keys2026
La ListeTop 10002026
World Travel AwardsWinner · World's Leading Luxury Beach Resort2025
American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
VirtuosoMember
American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts

Location

24.4614, 54.3184

Sources+

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Official brand / collection siteBrand15 fields
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Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

About Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

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