Big news! The Mandarin Oriental is Taking over Emirates Palace’s management and congratulations are in order.
Yalla would like to express congratulations to the teams at both Mandarin Oriental and Emirates Palace. This morning, it was announced that Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has signed a management contract to manage, and ultimately brand, Abu Dhabi’s very own palace for the people: Emirates Palace starting 1 January 2020. It will be Mandarin Oriental’s second hotel in the United Arab Emirates 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 food and beverage facilities.
“This is a 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.
“The partnership with Mandarin Oriental represents an important milestone and aims to propel the property’s profile into a new era,” said His Excellency Sultan Dhahi Sultan Al Humairi, Managing Director of Emirates Palace Company (EPCO). “We look forward to a mutually prosperous and fruitful relationship with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group,” he added.
Join us in congratulations by paying a visit to the hotel. Drop by the iconic dome to see the grand Christmas tree or partake of a festive Afternoon Tea in Le Café throughout the month of December.
Learn more about the festive season at Emirates Palace here.
