Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi
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| Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi قصر الإمارات | |
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Emirates Palace as seen from Etihad Towers | |
 Interactive map of the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi قصر الإمارات area | |
| General information | |
| Location | Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Opening | February 2005 |
| Cost | $3 billion[1] |
| Owner | The Government of Abu Dhabi |
| Operator | Mandarin Oriental |
| Design and construction | |
| Architects | Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 394 |
| Website | |
| Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental | |
The Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi[2] (Arabic: قصر الإمارات) is a luxury five-star hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It has been operated by Mandarin Oriental as of 1 January 2020. The hotel project was launched in December 2001[3] and was initially operated by Kempinski from its opening in November 2005 until 1 January 2020.[4]
Due to the change in management, the Palace was renovated over the course of two years.[5][when?]
Construction
The building was designed by WATG Architects, combining modern construction methods with Islamic architectural elements such as symmetry, geometric patterns, and hierarchical emphasis. The structure includes a central patterned dome and 114 smaller domes spread across the building, with an exterior color inspired by Arabian Desert sand. Construction by the Belgian company BESIX began in December 2001.[6] Interior works were completed by Depa Interiors, and the hotel opened in February 2005. At a cost of approximately US$3 billion (11.02 billion dirhams), it was the third most expensive hotel ever built, following the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Marina Bay Sands.[citation needed]
Rooms and facilities
Emirates Palace includes 390 residences, with 92 suites and 22 residential suites distributed across two wings and a central building.[7] The interiors feature gold and marble decor, with the main building containing a gold-patterned dome. The penthouse floor houses six Rulers' Suites reserved for visiting dignitaries and royalty.[8]
Facilities include two spas, over 40 meeting rooms, a 1.3 km beach, a marina, and two helicopter pads. The venue also features a ballroom for up to 2,500 people, luxury shops, and international restaurants.[7]
Events
Musical performances at the venue have included Justin Timberlake in December 2007 and Christina Aguilera in October 2008.[9] The hotel has also served as a filming location for The Kingdom (2007), Fast and Furious 7 (2015), 6 Underground (2019), and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024).[10][11]
In January 2011, the hotel grounds hosted a 2010–11 LV Cup match between London Wasps and Harlequins, marking the first English domestic rugby match played abroad.[12]
Awards
Image gallery
Dome above the lobby area
Restaurants and main lounge
Outdoor swimming pool of Emirate Palace Hotel
