Amanpuri scores 9.4 overall; Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi scores 8.4. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi has more dining venues, while Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi lists more room categories, while Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
Metric
Amanpuri
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Hotel Flock Score
9.4
8.4
Location
9.9
9.4
Service
9.5
9.0
Design
9.5
8.7
Dining
8.9
8.6
Value
8.0
7.4
Category
Beach
Beach
Tier
Ultra-Luxury
Ultra-Luxury
Opened
1988
Open and listed in the current Mandarin Oriental hotel portfolio as of 24 August 2026
From
$1,400/night
Rates on request
Rooms
84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas)
20 named accommodation categories on the official page; total key count is not stated there
Architect
Ed Tuttle
See property
Dining
Metric
Amanpuri
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Dining Venues
2
4
Rooms
Metric
Amanpuri
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Room Categories
3
4
Suite / Villa Types
3
2
Spa
Metric
Amanpuri
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Spa Programme
Yes
Yes
Spa Facilities Listed
4
6
Good to Know
Amanpuri
As the original Aman, this is the property most "Aman Junkies" cite as their favourite — worth booking even if you've stayed at newer, flashier Aman resorts.
Pansea Beach is genuinely quiet compared to the rest of Phuket — the resort's position and private access keep it that way.
About 30 minutes from Phuket International Airport.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Setting: a private beach on the western end of Abu Dhabi Corniche, with the city behind it and the Arabian Gulf in front.
Fans of M.O. benefits require membership and, for selectable stay privileges, an eligible direct booking.
Restaurant, spa and seasonal resort schedules can change; verify them on the official property page for the intended dates.
Summary
Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi has more dining venues, while Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi lists more room categories, while Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi lists more spa facilities.
