Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
99.4goldHotelsRating Index
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In the top 1% of all rated hotels worldwide.
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About this hotel
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental stands on Abu Dhabi's Corniche, a landmark property that opened in 2005 and operates under the Mandarin Oriental brand. The resort commands a beachfront setting with the scale and finishes expected of a luxury palace-style hotel, offering guests a mix of dining, spa facilities, and beach access integral to its on-site experience. The property has earned consistent external recognition. It holds a Forbes Travel Guide Property designation for 2026 and swept three World Travel Awards in 2025: World's Leading Luxury Beach Resort, Middle East's Leading Luxury Hotel, and Abu Dhabi's Leading Luxury Resort. These accolades reflect both the quality of its physical plant and its standing among Gulf luxury travellers and business guests who value proximity to Downtown Abu Dhabi and the Corniche waterfront.
Photos
Photo credits
- Photos: قصر الإمارات ماندارين أورينتال
Awards & recognition
- MICHELIN Guide· 2026Michelin Two KeysThe MICHELIN Guide's distinction for the hotel itself, separate from restaurant stars.
- Forbes Travel Guide· 2026Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star
- World Travel Awards· 2025World's Leading Luxury Beach Resort 2025
- World Travel Awards· 2025Middle East's Leading Luxury Hotel 2025
- World Travel Awards· 2025Abu Dhabi's Leading Luxury Resort 2025
Dining at this hotel
The star above belongs to the restaurant; the hotel's own MICHELIN distinction is its Two Keys (2026 guide), shown under Awards & recognition.