Amanpuri vs Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Aman vs Mandarin Oriental — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | — |
| Rooms | 40 | 390 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | WATG / Monumental Arabian Palace Architecture with 114 Domes |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanpuri
- The legendary founding Aman flagship features 40 pavilions and 40 villas on Pansea Beach, designed by Ed Tuttle in 1988.
- Includes a 27m midnight-blue swimming pool, multi-story Holistic Wellness Centre, private yacht fleet, and 4 restaurants.
- Located on Phuket’s west coast, a 30-minute drive from Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
- The 390-room iconic Arabian palace spans 250 acres with 1.3km beach in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Mandarin Oriental.
- Includes Michelin-Starred Talea, Hakkasan, 1,500 m² Moroccan hammam spa, 2 pool complexes, and marina.
- Located on West Corniche Road in Abu Dhabi, a 30-minute drive from Zayed International Airport (AUH).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.