Abu Dhabi's most recognisable hotel — a vast, domed, gold-accented palace on its own private beach, now managed by Mandarin Oriental.
Built on a genuinely palatial scale — domes, marble corridors, extensive gardens and its own stretch of private beach — Emirates Palace was designed as much as a national statement as a hotel. It remains a sightseeing destination in its own right, with many visitors touring the public areas even without staying overnight.
Since transitioning to Mandarin Oriental management, the property has kept its architectural identity while updating its dining and service standards to the brand's international benchmark.
