“An opulent hotel on a private beach overlooking the Gulf. It's splendid in style with plenty of gold embellishments, chandeliers and marble but there has been some restraint in the design, making the overall feel less over-the-top. With every conceivable facility on site, this is a crowd pleaser.”

Recommended for

  • Families

    • A kids' club, watersports centre and children's playground will undoubtedly keep little ones of all ages entertained
  • Eco

    • There are six vegan rooms which feature faux-leather furniture and plant milk in the minibars
  • Total relaxation

    • Unwind by the pool, get pampered in the spa, and take long strolls along the beach
  • Views

    • To one side, look out over the marina and beach; to the other, towards the city
  • Spa

    • The spa uses Eastern healing practices, Arabian therapies, and contemporary spa and beauty practices
  • Other Activities

    • The beach volleyball court is the perfect place to set, spike and smash your way to victory
  • Watersports

    • At the Water Sports Centre, you can sign up to windsurf, wakeboard, flyboard or e-foil
  • Riding

    • Enjoy weekly horse-riding sessions along the hotel's nearly-mile-long stretch of beach
  • Restaurant

    • Dine at multiple restaurants, including a Michelin-starred Italian restaurant
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    • Certain rooms offer a balcony or terrace with wonderful views
  • Cycling

    • Use one of the hotel bikes to explore the grounds and beyond
  • Child friendly

    • All ages are welcome
  • Quiet

  • Family Suites

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Opulent

  • Disabled access

  • Grand Hotel

  • On the beach

  • Gym

  • Business Hotel

  • Wellbeing

  • Luxury

  • Air conditioning

  • Romantic

  • Kids Club

Facilities

  • Rooms

    390 rooms in this hotel
  • Spa

    The spa uses Eastern healing practices, Arabian therapies, and contemporary spa and beauty practices
  • Restaurant

    Dine at multiple restaurants, including a Michelin-starred Italian restaurant
  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed)
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    Certain rooms offer a balcony or terrace with wonderful views
  • Swimming Pool

    Two expansive temperature-controlled swimming pools
  • Child friendly

    All ages are welcome
  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Lift

  • Shops

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Meeting Room

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Bicycle hire

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Disabled access

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • Room service

  • Business Centre

  • Suites

  • Hot Tub

  • Concierge

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • Kids Club

Activities

  • Other Activities

    • The beach volleyball court is the perfect place to set, spike and smash your way to victory
  • Riding

    • Enjoy weekly horse-riding sessions along the hotel's nearly-mile-long stretch of beach
  • Watersports

    • At the Water Sports Centre, you can sign up to windsurf, wakeboard, flyboard or e-foil
  • Cycling

    • Use one of the hotel bikes to explore the grounds and beyond

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Other reviews

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

This palatial beachfront hotel has a grandeur that is undoubtedly impressive, with interiors that balance marble and gold flourishes with more muted tones. Following an extensive renovation and Mandarin Oriental rebrand, it has also upped its gastronomic game.

Originally published by Mary Lussiana, The Telegraph

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