Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
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Axel’s take

Palace-scale luxury with genuinely strong hospitality, but check which facilities are open.

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Axel’s rating: 8.9/10 · An ultra-luxury beachfront palace resort

Emirates Palace is an ultra-luxury beachfront resort under Mandarin Oriental, and the evidence suggests the hospitality largely matches the architecture. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise attentive staff, meticulous housekeeping and excellent breakfasts; Booking.com’s strong comfort and cleanliness scores reinforce that picture. We’d choose it for a lavish, largely self-contained holiday, particularly with children who will appreciate the slides and lazy river. The enormous grounds are part of the appeal, though getting around takes time.

The main reservation is facility availability. Destination2 lists temporary closures affecting the Oriental Pool, Club Beach, Club Lounge and several restaurants, while another operator reports that both pools and the Mandarin beach reopened in August 2026. Those conflicting notices warrant direct confirmation before booking, especially for club access. We’d skip it if you want an intimate hotel or cannot tolerate uncertainty over the facilities central to your stay.

Rooms
Comfort scores are strong; guests commonly praise comfortable, well-maintained rooms.
Cleanliness
A clear strength across Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia.
Service
Warm, attentive staff earn repeated praise across independent guest-review sites.
Amenities
Extensive dining, spa and family-pool facilities; confirm exactly what will operate during your stay.
Fees and surprises
Check restaurant supplements and obtain written confirmation of pool, beach and club-access arrangements.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · destination2.ie · icstrvl.ru. Reviewed Oct 23, 2026.

The location

West Corniche Road - Al Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi

Private-beach setting on the West Corniche, with strong guest location ratings.

Amenities and check-in

Extensive dining, spa and family-pool facilities; confirm exactly what will operate during your stay.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Water park
  • Spa tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children swimming pool
  • Babysitting and childcare
  • Children's playground
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (round trip): AED 800; Extra bed: AED 650 per guest per night; Cot: free; Children aged 0–13: free; Deposit: AED 1,000 per room per night
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi: from $711 a night

From $711 a night at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 17–18, 2026, 2 adults: $711 total. Jan 1–3, 2027, 2 adults: $2,183 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $2,527 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is An ultra-luxury beachfront palace resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Address: West Corniche Road - Al Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi. Property ID: 1027817.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/abu-dhabi/emirates-palace-mandarin-oriental-1027817

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$2,183$2,527 on Booking.com$344 less (14%)Nov 4Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$1,798$1,978 on Expedia$180 less (9%)Nov 4Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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Axel private rates

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Total price: $2,201 USD

2026-11-28 to 2026-12-01 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-07$1,188 for 1 night · 2 nights $2,064 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$876 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,794 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$918 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,671 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$753 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,648 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$895 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,786 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$891 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,753 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$862 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,713 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$851 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,696 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$845 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,655 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$810 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,521 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$711 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,539 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$828 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,608 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$780 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,568 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$788 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,631 · up to 13 nights priced
2026-11-21$843 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,592 · up to 12 nights priced
2026-11-22$749 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,584 · up to 11 nights priced
2026-11-23$835 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,670 · up to 10 nights priced
2026-11-24$835 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,678 · up to 9 nights priced
2026-11-25$843 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,666 · up to 8 nights priced
2026-11-26$823 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,624 · up to 7 nights priced
2026-11-27$801 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,553 · up to 6 nights priced
2026-11-28$752 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,464 · up to 5 nights priced
2026-11-29$712 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,449 · up to 4 nights priced
2026-11-30$737 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,643 · up to 3 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$906 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,720
2026-12-02$814 for 1 night

#2 of 6 hotels in West Corniche & Al Ras Al Akhdar by Axel's take. West Corniche & Al Ras Al Akhdar is #2 of 3 places to stay in Abu Dhabi. The best hotels in West Corniche & Al Ras Al Akhdar, ranked · Where to stay in Abu Dhabi

Axel's take: 8.9/10

Palace-scale luxury with genuinely strong hospitality, but check which facilities are open. An ultra-luxury beachfront palace resort, scored for what it is.

Emirates Palace is an ultra-luxury beachfront resort under Mandarin Oriental, and the evidence suggests the hospitality largely matches the architecture. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise attentive staff, meticulous housekeeping and excellent breakfasts; Booking.com’s strong comfort and cleanliness scores reinforce that picture. We’d choose it for a lavish, largely self-contained holiday, particularly with children who will appreciate the slides and lazy river. The enormous grounds are part of the appeal, though getting around takes time.

The main reservation is facility availability. Destination2 lists temporary closures affecting the Oriental Pool, Club Beach, Club Lounge and several restaurants, while another operator reports that both pools and the Mandarin beach reopened in August 2026. Those conflicting notices warrant direct confirmation before booking, especially for club access. We’d skip it if you want an intimate hotel or cannot tolerate uncertainty over the facilities central to your stay.

  • Best for: Families seeking a luxury resort holiday; Couples who enjoy grand palace-style hotels; Travelers planning plenty of resort time

  • Watch out for: Conflicting pool, beach and Club Lounge closure notices; Long distances around the property; Some half-board restaurants require supplements

  • Location: Private-beach setting on the West Corniche, with strong guest location ratings.

  • Rooms: Comfort scores are strong; guests commonly praise comfortable, well-maintained rooms.

  • Cleanliness: A clear strength across Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia.

  • Service: Warm, attentive staff earn repeated praise across independent guest-review sites.

  • Amenities: Extensive dining, spa and family-pool facilities; confirm exactly what will operate during your stay.

  • Fees and surprises: Check restaurant supplements and obtain written confirmation of pool, beach and club-access arrangements.

Axel's opinion of Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · destination2.ie · icstrvl.ru. Reviewed Oct 23, 2026.

About Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 5-star hotel
  • Kempinski Hotels & Resorts
  • West Corniche Road - Al Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi
  • Guest rating: 4.8/5 on Google from 32,137 reviews (location 4.2/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Zayed International Airport: 35 min by taxi · Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental: 2 min by taxi · King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St / Emirates Palace Hotel: 10 min walk
  • Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (round trip): AED 800; Extra bed: AED 650 per guest per night; Cot: free; Children aged 0–13: free; Deposit: AED 1,000 per room per night
  • Amenities: Water park, Spa tub, Outdoor pool, Children swimming pool, Babysitting and childcare, Children's playground, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Cafe, Restaurant (buffet style), Fitness facilities, Steam room, Sauna, Spa (extra charge), Parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi, Business center, Tennis court
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Abu Dhabi

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Vegan Double room (full double bed)

Vegan Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Family room with city view

Deluxe Family room with garden view

Deluxe Family room with sea view

Deluxe Garden Terrace Family room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with garden view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with sea view (full double bed)

Deluxe Garden Terrace Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin room with city view (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin room with garden view (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin room with sea view (twin beds)

Deluxe Garden Terrace Twin room (twin beds)

Club Family room with sea view

Club Double room with sea view (full double bed)

Club Twin room with sea view (twin beds)

Two Bedroom Palace Suite

Three Bedroom Palace Suite

Family Suite with sea view

Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Suite with sea view (full double bed)

Double Suite beachfront (full double bed)

Panoramic Double Suite with sea view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Suite beachfront (full double bed)

Deluxe Palace Double Suite (full double bed)

Royal Double Suite (full double bed)

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