The famous beach hotel was renamed in Abu Dhabi

The legendary Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi was named Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. With the name change, the owner of the hotel hopes to restore its position as the "iconic beach resort in the world".

"Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi marks an important milestone for the brand and confirms our commitment to the region", said James Riley, executive director of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. "The hotel is an internationally recognized landmark of the UAE, and we are pleased to manage a facility with such rich historical and cultural significance".

Residential premises have recently been renovated in the coastal complex, "creative" food options have been added and a completely new spa and sports facilities have been built. Currently, Emirates Palace is the only hotel in the region offering vegan rooms. One of the food options is Talea from Antonio Guido, awarded a Michelin star. Episodes is a brand-new culinary attraction that includes a deli, a pastry shop, a gelateria and a tea pharmacy.

Abu Dhabi has recently undergone a significant revision of its tourism development strategy. The attractiveness of the city will increase due to new hotel, recreational and shopping projects that are currently under construction or will be completed in the near future. In order to manage all the opportunities that exist in the industry and work closely with the private sector, the emirate has also established a new tourism organization.