Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi – A Favorite for Families in Abu Dhabi
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental offers rooms and suites with views of the Arabian Gulf or manicured gardens. Each includes high-speed Wi-Fi, a smart TV, and 24-hour butler service. The EP Club provides exclusive access to a private beach, champagne breakfast, and sunset cocktails. Suites feature ebonized walnut and polished marble accents.
Dining Experiences
Eight restaurants serve global cuisines, including Hakkasan (Michelin-starred Cantonese), Martabaan (modern Indian), and Talea (Italian family-style dishes). ALMA offers Mexican poolside dining, while Lebanese Terrace serves Levantine mezze. Episodes features artisanal pastries, rare teas, and gelato. Broadway Bar provides craft cocktails and live 1920s-inspired entertainment.
Leisure & Activities
The resort has two temperature-controlled pools, a 1.3 km private beach, and water sports like jet skiing. The Spa offers Moroccan hammams, LED facials, and four-hand massages. Kids Palace hosts cooking classes and scavenger hunts. Emirates Palace Marina accommodates yachts, and the Racquet Club provides tennis and padel programs.
Location & Access
The hotel is on West Corniche Road, 20 km from Bateen Airport. Nearby landmarks include Qasr Al Watan (0.5 km), Etihad Towers (0.5 km), and Marina Mall (2.5 km). A complimentary limousine transfer is available for suite bookings. Valet parking is provided at Hakkasan's private entrance.
Services & Events
The 7,000 sqm conference space includes the Etihad Ballroom (2,183 sqm) with Swarovski chandeliers. Wedding packages offer garden or beach venues. Business travelers access a Polycom video conferencing room. The EP Club concierge arranges private dining and in-room spa treatments. Kids' summer camps focus on sustainability and arts.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Private beach
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Playpen
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
- Water slides
- Children's play area
- Toys
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Aqua park
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities