Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi scores 8.4. Amanyara 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
Amanyara
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Hotel Flock Score
9.2
8.4
Location
9.5
9.4
Service
9.2
9.0
Design
9.3
8.7
Dining
8.7
8.6
Value
7.7
7.4
Category
Beach
Beach
Tier
Ultra-Luxury
Ultra-Luxury
Opened
2006
Open and listed in the current Mandarin Oriental hotel portfolio as of 24 August 2026
From
$1,800/night
Rates on request
Rooms
~40 pavilions and villas
20 named accommodation categories on the official page; total key count is not stated there
Architect
Jean-Michel Gathy
See property
Dining
Metric
Amanyara
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Dining Venues
2
4
Rooms
Metric
Amanyara
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Room Categories
3
4
Suite / Villa Types
3
2
Spa
Metric
Amanyara
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Spa Programme
Yes
Yes
Spa Facilities Listed
3
6
Good to Know
Amanyara
The resort faces a protected marine reserve, not Grace Bay — it's quieter and more remote than most Providenciales hotels, which is either the appeal or the drawback depending on what you want.
About 20 minutes from Providenciales International Airport.
Snorkelling directly off the property's reef is genuinely good, not just a marketing claim — the reserve status protects it.
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
Amanyara 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.
