Abu Dhabi – Emirates Palace Company (EPCO) has announced that Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will take over management of the iconic Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, from the 1st of January 2020.

Upon signature of the agreement, His Excellency Mohamed Al Junaibi, Chairman of EPCO, commented “Since first opening its doors to guests, Emirates Palace has captured the essence of authentic Arabian hospitality and established itself as not only an exceptional hotel, but also as one of Abu Dhabi’s most iconic visitor attractions. We are delighted to enter this fresh chapter with Mandarin Oriental, whose operational expertise will further enhance the guest experience in line with our leadership’s example to continue striving for excellence and extending world-class hospitality to anyone visiting or living in the UAE.”

“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 Al Hemeiri, Managing Director of EPCO. “We look forward to a mutually prosperous and fruitful relationship with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group,” he added.

The award-winning iconic property which opened in 2005, is one of the world’s most luxurious hotels and a symbol of exemplary hospitality excellence, boasting 302 rooms and 92 suites, with over 9 exquisite international restaurants and featuring state of the art leisure facilities. Known for hosting high profile guests, heads of state, foreign dignitaries and celebrities, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi has become the leading destination for international and regional conferences and events. The property will undergo a phased renovation to upgrade its facilities to an ultra-luxury level and further elevate the positioning of the property. During this period the hotel will remain open to welcome its guests.

“This is a unique opportunity to manage one of the most high-profile and iconic properties in the Middle East and will be an excellent complement to our other hotels in our portfolio,” said James Riley, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. “We look forward to bringing the Group’s exemplary service standards to Abu Dhabi and to introducing the brand to a new audience,” he added.

The decision to award the new management contract was based on a highly competitive tender process, managed by third-party firm JLL, global real estate and hospitality advisors.

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Vanina Sommer
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
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Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi

Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi is owned by Emirates Palace Company PJSC Abu Dhabi and located in the West Corniche of Abu Dhabi Island. The hotel can be contacted on +9712 690 9000

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is an international hotel investment and management group with deluxe and first class hotels, resorts and residences in sought-after destinations around the world.  Having grown from its Asian roots into a global brand, the Group now operates 32 hotels and seven residences in 23 countries and territories, with each property reflecting the Group’s oriental heritage and unique sense of place.  Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development.  The Group has equity interests in a number of its properties and adjusted net assets worth approximately US$5.8 billion as at 30th June 2019.

About JLL

JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our vision is to reimagine the world of real estate, creating rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces where people can achieve their ambitions. In doing so, we will build a better tomorrow for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $16.3 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of more than 93,000 as of September 30, 2019. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

About JLL MEA

Across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) JLL is a leading player in the real estate and hospitality services markets. The firm has worked in 35 countries across the region and employs over 900 internationally qualified professionals across its offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Cairo, Casablanca and Johannesburg www.jll-mena.com 

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