Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
What the classifiers highlight
Opened in 2005 near the presidential palace of Qasr Al Watan, this is the UAE's only palace-concept hotel, its 238-foot central dome one of 114 gilded domes above 1,002 crystal chandeliers. MICHELIN stars Hakkasan for Cantonese and Talea by Antonio Guida for Italian, and selects Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi for Indian cooking; Forbes rates the 394 rooms Five Stars.
Recognition
How the grading works- Forbes Travel Guide
- 5-Star
- MICHELIN Keys
- 2 Keys
Amenities
- Pool
- Spa & wellness
- Beachfront
- Kids club