Opened in 2005 at a reported cost of around three billion dollars, Emirates Palace is a landmark luxury hotel on the West Corniche of Abu Dhabi, owned by the emirate's government. Conceived on a grand, palatial scale, the sandstone-coloured building is set in extensive landscaped grounds with a private beach and its own marina. It was operated for its first years by Kempinski before management passed to Mandarin Oriental, under whose name it now trades as Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. The hotel is known for its sheer scale and opulence, with grand domes, long marbled corridors, gold detailing and hundreds of rooms and suites. Its facilities run to a spread of restaurants and lounges, a spa, swimming pools and a long stretch of private Gulf beach. Beyond its guests, the property has become a destination in its own right, drawing visitors for afternoon tea and for its gold-flecked signature treats. Its large ballrooms and conference facilities have made it a venue for state occasions, summits and major events in the capital. Sitting near the presidential palace and the cultural sights of the Corniche, it remains one of the most recognisable buildings in Abu Dhabi. Built as a statement of the capital's ambitions, the hotel has hosted heads of state, international summits and major cultural events since it opened, and its grounds adjoin the wider development of the Corniche. Its scale is matched by extensive gardens, fountains and a sweeping driveway that have made the approach itself a familiar image of Abu Dhabi. Within, the public areas are open to non-residents for dining and afternoon tea, allowing visitors to experience the building without staying overnight. The private beach, marina and pools give it a resort dimension alongside its role as a grand hotel and ceremonial venue. Its position near the presidential palace and the cultural quarter keeps it at the heart of the capital's most prominent stretch of coast.

Type: Hotel / Resort

Address: West Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Website: https://www.mandarinoriental.com/abu-dhabi

Opening Date: 01/01/2005

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