Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental sits on West Corniche Road in Abu Dhabi, a vast palace hotel set on its own private beach. The scale is the point, with grand rooms, club rooms and suites up to palace and royal suites, and an EP Club lounge for upgraded service. Dining is exceptionally varied, from the Mexican ALMA and the Chinese Hakkasan to Indian fine dining at Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi, contemporary Italian at Talea by Antonio Guida and Japanese at Strawfire by Ross Shonhan, along with all-day and poolside options. The spa is award-winning, drawing on Moroccan and oriental traditions, with a barbershop, a Pedi:Mani:Cure studio and a fitness centre. There are outdoor pools, a private beach, a marina, a kids’ club and a Bedouin tent experience. It suits couples and families who want palatial grandeur, a strong dining line-up and a beach in the heart of Abu Dhabi.