Mandarin Oriental to Take Over Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi

Mandarin Oriental has signed a management contract to manage, and ultimately brand, the iconic Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates.

Mandarin Oriental will take over management of the property from 1 January 2020. It will be Mandarin Oriental’s second hotel in the UAE following the opening of Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai in early 2019.

The hotel will be rebranded as a Mandarin Oriental property, following a phased renovation over two years, during which time the hotel will remain open.

The work will encompass significant upgrades to guestrooms and recreational amenities, as well as new F&B facilities.

The Emirates Palace hotel sits on a 1.3 km private beachfront, featuring 394 guestrooms and suites, 12 restaurants and bars, 40 meeting rooms, a concert grade auditorium and a ballroom that can accommodate up to 2,500 people. Leisure facilities include a marina, two swimming pools, a spa and two fitness centres.

“This is an unique opportunity to manage one of the most high-profile properties in the Middle East and will be an excellent addition to our portfolio in the region. We look forward to bringing the Group’s exemplary service standards to Abu Dhabi and to introducing the brand to a new audience,” said James Riley, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.

Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi is 40 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport and approximately 90 minutes from Dubai Airport.

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